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BJPs chief ministerial face in the Himachal Pradesh polls Prem Kumar Dhumal had suffered shock defeat. (Photo: ANI)

Prem Kumar Dhumal set to be HP unit chief, might go to RS too

Sources said that the BJP leadership could also make some other changes in the state unit and bring in a few more new...

7 Jan 2018 7:38 PM

Union health minister J.P. Nadda releases the lists of BJP candidates for the Punjab and Goa Assembly elections in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Two ministers may get Rajya Sabha re-entry from new states

BJP leaders who will retire from the Upper House in April-May include nearly seven Union ministers.

26 Feb 2018 7:59 PM

However, the Congress in Himachal is still betting on its veteran leaders like Virbadhra Singh, 84, who is also leading the campaign in Himachal for the party. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal: Cong's old guard faces challenge from youth

The BJP decided not to field veteran BJP leader and two-time former chief minister Shanta Kumar from Kangra constituency...

31 March 2019 9:17 PM

There are lurking doubts about Himachal Pradesh where anti-incumbency and the rebel factor have queered the pitch for the ruling party. (DC Image)

Anita Katyal | Nadda, Anurag sleepless on HP; Shah lobby plans to...

BJP president J.P. Nadda has reason to worry because a defeat would reflect poorly on him as he hails from the hill...

26 Nov 2022 6:30 PM

Virbhadra Singh and Prem Kumar Dhumal

Virbhadra Singh and Dhumal: A tale of two captains, their wins and...

Winning and losing, the two leaders have probably realised, are but two sides of the same curious coin.

18 Dec 2017 10:06 PM

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Himachal poll: BJP hunts for CM as Prem Kumar Dhumal loses

Many felt this could be the last electoral battle for Dhumal as he is just two years short of the BJP's unofficial age...

18 Dec 2017 8:40 PM

On November 9, Himachal recorded a turnout of 75.28 per cent after the north Indian state went to poll. (Photo: ANI)

BJP snatches Himachal from Cong, Virbhadra takes responsibility of...

The result declares BJP victorious amidst 337 candidates that had contested for 68 Assembly seats in the hill state.

18 Dec 2017 2:01 AM

Jai Ram Thakur, 52, a five-time legislator, represents Seraj constituency near Mandi.

BJP picks Jai Ram Thakur as Himachal's new CM

First saffron leader from Mandi region to head state.

24 Dec 2017 8:40 PM

BJPs chief ministerial face in the Himachal Pradesh polls Prem Kumar Dhumal had suffered shock defeat. (Photo: ANI)

Jairam Thakur or JP Nadda? BJP MLAs meet today to decide HP CM

Five-term MLA Jairam Thakur and Union minister J P Nadda are the frontrunners for the chief minister's office.

24 Dec 2017 5:34 AM

To counter the protest, Dhumals supporters also took to the streets and raised slogans outside the venue of Core Committee meeting in Shimla. (Photo: ANI)

HP: BJP members demand 'no lobbying' for CM selection

This comes in the wake of Prem Kumar Dhumal, who has been the HP CM for two full terms losing in the Assembly elections.

22 Dec 2017 12:59 PM