Himachal Pradesh Politics
Anurag Thakur Warns Against Fake Posts on Contesting Himachal Assembly Polls
BJP MP Anurag Thakur expressed anger over social media posts and AI creatives suggesting he will contest the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections and lead the state. Warning of action against those spreading misleading reports, he urged party workers to stay disciplined.
BJP will open RSS-run schools in Himachal Pradesh if voted to power, says Kangana Ranaut
Mandi BJP MP Kangana Ranaut advocated opening RSS-run schools in Himachal Pradesh if her party forms the government. Supporting West Bengal's Vidya Bharati expansion plan, she hailed RSS as a source of national pride while dismissing criticism from Opposition parties like TMC and AAP.
Kangana Ranaut Slams Officials Over MPLAD Funds Delay
Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut pulled up officials during a DISHA meeting over delays and irregularities in MPLAD fund utilization. She directed the administration to blacklist defaulters, enforce recovery with penalties, and demand ground-level implementation reports instead of hollow claims.
Himachal Assembly Adjourned in 12 Minutes on Day 1 Amid High Voltage Ruckus Over National Anthem and Employment
The 12th Monsoon Session of the 14th Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed a stormy opening on Friday, August 21, as heavy opposition protests over the national anthem and youth unemployment led to the adjournment of proceedings within 12 minutes.
Recruitment Scam: Jairam Thakur Slams Sukhu Govt Over HP Police Exam Irregularities
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Sukhu-led Congress government over alleged paper leaks and mass cheating in the state police recruitment exam, accusing the administration of failing job aspirants and protecting guilty officials.
NEET Paper Leak: CM Sukhu Leads Candlelight Protest in Shimla, Demands Compensation for Victims’ Families
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a candlelight march in Shimla alongside Congress and CPI(M) workers to protest the NEET paper leak. He demanded ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide over the row.
MLA Fund Row: Vigilance intensifies probe against ex-Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh; BJP cries foul
The Himachal Pradesh Vigilance Bureau has intensified its probe into the alleged misuse of MLA discretionary funds involving former Dehra legislator Hoshiyar Singh. While investigators record statements of beneficiaries, the BJP has alleged political vendetta by the state government.
Himachal Minister Defends Hiring 700 Locals on ‘Recommendation’, BJP Alleges Backdoor Entry
Himachal Pradesh Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan has defended his viral remarks about securing outsource jobs for 700 youth from his constituency, calling it a matter of pride. Rejecting nepotism claims, he challenged the BJP-which has demanded an inquiry into "backdoor entries"-to congratulate him for helping youth in remote areas.
Jairam Thakur Taunts Sukhu: Congress Lost Even in Bengal Where He Campaigned
Leader of Opposition claims CM Sukhu’s ‘false narrative’ and campaign visits are consistently resulting in electoral defeats for Congress across states, from Assam to West Bengal.
Naina Devi accident: Tempo Traveller carrying Delhi pilgrims falls into gorge
The vehicle, carrying 15 pilgrims including children, skidded off the road near Kola Wala Toba; authorities report multiple injuries as relief operations remain underway.
