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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
TopicUttarakhand Congress

Topic: Uttarakhand Congress

Manish Khanduri joins BJP, day after resigning from Congress

Khanduri and veteran BJP leader Retd Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri joined the BJP in presence of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at the BJP Mahanagar office in the state capital.

BJP set to retain power after crossing halfway mark in Uttarakhand, pulls away from Congress

In 2017, the BJP had swept the state elections, winning 57 seats. The party had polled 46.51 per cent votes then, compared to the Congress’ 33.5 per cent.

Not Modi, nor BJP-brand Hindutva, Uttarakhand polls about real issues: Congress’ Harish Rawat

Former CM said the main issues Congress will be fighting on include job creation, priority to women in employment, and a cap on LPG cylinder prices.

‘Nyay’ in Uttarakhand: Congress manifesto pledges cash transfers for unemployed youth, 4 lakh jobs

40% reservation for women in govt jobs, promise to keep LPG price below Rs. 500, facilities for pilgrims & new pension schemes feature in manifesto released by Priyanka Gandhi Wednesday.

BJP Uttarakhand list out — Khanduri’s daughter among 10 MLAs dropped, singer Jubin’s dad in race

Some of the 10 legislators dropped placated with tickets for family members. Former state Congress women’s wing chief Sarita Arya, who joined BJP 3 days ago, nominated too.

Why expelled BJP minister, serial defector Harak Rawat is still a prize catch in Uttarakhand

BJP expelled Harak Rawat for engaging in ‘anti-party’ activities. At a tearful press conference later, he said he will now join Congress, of which he was a member from 1998-2016.

Less Rahul & other central leaders, Congress to make Harish Rawat star of Uttarakhand campaign

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi are likely to address just seven rallies, with no role planned for other central leaders, in a campaign that will largely be 'former CM Harish Rawat vs BJP'.

Rahul Gandhi makes it clear Rawat is in charge of Uttarakhand polls — but doesn’t name CM face

The Congress’s central leadership will decide on a chief minister after the elections, said state party leaders who attended a meeting with Rahul Gandhi Friday.

Why Uttarakhand Congress is fuming at BJP govt award to former CM N.D. Tiwari

Tiwari was among five people, including  author Ruskin Bond, announced for the ‘Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman’ by the Pushkar Singh Dhami government Monday.

No money to fight elections but ready to be Uttarakhand CM again, says Congress’ Harish Rawat

Days after saying he would like to see a Dalit CM in Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat says he stands by that statement, but if party and voters give him mandate, he won't hesitate.

On Camera

Chinese memes, videos & commentaries say Modi overshadowed other leaders at SCO

On Douyin, many videos highlighted how Modi was all smiles during his China visit. Others focused on his handholding with Putin and Trump’s supposed irritation.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.