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TopicVirbhadra Singh

Topic: Virbhadra Singh

Himachal minister Vikramaditya to attend Ayodhya ‘pran pratishtha’, says it’s ‘above political lines’

Vikramaditya Singh, son of the late former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh, is the state’s only Congress leader to get an invitation for the Ram mandir consecration ceremony on 22 January.

‘Son’ rise in Himachal politics? Royal family to crown scion at iconic Kangra Fort after 400 yrs

Aishwarya Chandra Katoch, son of senior Congress leader Chandresh Kumari, will be coronated Thursday. Will not let party & people down, if given a chance, he says.

Driver’s son, once a milkman — Congress ‘firebrand’ Sukhvinder Sukhu is Himachal’s new CM

The four-time MLA started his foray into politics from NSUI and also headed the party’s state unit for 6 years. He was a known critic of ex-CM Virbhadra Singh.

Virbhadra Singh, former Himachal CM who always got the better of Congress high command

Virbhadra Singh (87), a 6-term chief minister, 9-term MLA, 5-term MP and Congress’ tallest Himachal leader, passed away Thursday from post-Covid complications.

Six reasons why BJP swept to victory in Himachal

From targeting Virbhadra Singh on corruption charges to presenting its own united front, these are the reasons why BJP is forming a government in Himachal Pradesh.

Big test for BJP as Himachal goes to polls today

50 lakh electorate to cast votes to choose between six-time CM Virbhadra Singh of Congress and septuagenarian BJP leader, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

Win these 3 districts to win Himachal Pradesh

Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla districts are home to half of the 50 lakh voters of Himachal, and 33 of 68 seats. BJP is making a concerted push to gain ground.

‘With Dhumal as CM face, Modi & Shah want to escape blame for BJP’s impending defeat’

Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh claims voters will reject BJP because of policies such as note ban and GST.

‘Delay in naming Himachal CM face to ensure free and fair selection of candidates’

BJP insiders say party chief Amit Shah wanted to finalise the tickets on the basis of winnability and early announcement could have affected this process

Dynasty to the fore in Himachal: Virbhadra’s son not the only one rising

Including CM Virbhadra’s son Vikramaditya, Congress has fielded eight second- or third-generation politicians, while the BJP has given tickets to three.

On Camera

Trump’s fanboys in BJP are now proved wrong. Lesson here is to never personalise diplomacy

The only thing our deeply divided world can agree on is that Trump is a menace. Indians who once sang his praises have now turned viciously against him.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.