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  • Congress leaders credit score Priyanka Gandhi for Himachal win

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: With the Congress profitable the Himachal Pradesh polls, its leaders on Thursday credited celebration basic secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s marketing campaign within the hill state for the nice displaying of the celebration within the meeting elections.

    Priyanka Gandhi led the celebration’s cost in Himachal Pradesh with a number of rallies and was additionally carefully concerned in technique planning for the polls.

    Many leaders hailed her management in securing the win for the celebration and defeating the BJP’s election equipment.

    “Heartfelt thanks to the people of Himachal Pradesh for giving the mandate to the Indian National Congress. This victory is the victory of people’s issues and their resolve to progress. Best wishes to all the leaders and workers of the Congress party. Your hard work paid off,” Priyanka Gandhi mentioned in a tweet in Hindi.

    All India Congress Committee (AICC) in control of Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla hailed Priyanka Gandhi’s marketing campaign and management, lauding the “hard work” put in by her.

    LIVE | Assembly elections outcomes: BJP sweeps Gujarat, Congress wins Himachal

    Senior Congress chief Anand Sharma additionally complimented Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her “spirited” marketing campaign within the state.

    This is Priyanka Gandhi’s first electoral success whereas heading the marketing campaign cost.

    The celebration had misplaced Uttar Pradesh meeting polls whereas she spearheaded the canvassing there earlier this 12 months.

    Party sources mentioned the workforce of Priyanka Gandhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who was the senior observer for the polls, performed an vital position in formulating the election marketing campaign.

    READ HERE | How the Congress received Himachal

    Based on the suggestions, a scientific election marketing campaign was ready beneath the management of Priyanka Gandhi that concerned framing of welfare schemes for girls, youth, and staff, the sources mentioned.

    During her rallies in Sirmour, Kangra, Solan and Una, Priyanka Gandhi raised the problems of Agnipath, inflation, unemployment and the previous pension scheme.

    The Congress had received 39 seats and was main on one within the 68-member Himachal Assembly whereas BJP bagged 19 seats and was main in six.

    NEW DELHI: With the Congress profitable the Himachal Pradesh polls, its leaders on Thursday credited celebration basic secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s marketing campaign within the hill state for the nice displaying of the celebration within the meeting elections.

    Priyanka Gandhi led the celebration’s cost in Himachal Pradesh with a number of rallies and was additionally carefully concerned in technique planning for the polls.

    Many leaders hailed her management in securing the win for the celebration and defeating the BJP’s election equipment.

    “Heartfelt thanks to the people of Himachal Pradesh for giving the mandate to the Indian National Congress. This victory is the victory of people’s issues and their resolve to progress. Best wishes to all the leaders and workers of the Congress party. Your hard work paid off,” Priyanka Gandhi mentioned in a tweet in Hindi.

    All India Congress Committee (AICC) in control of Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla hailed Priyanka Gandhi’s marketing campaign and management, lauding the “hard work” put in by her.

    LIVE | Assembly elections outcomes: BJP sweeps Gujarat, Congress wins Himachal

    Senior Congress chief Anand Sharma additionally complimented Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her “spirited” marketing campaign within the state.

    This is Priyanka Gandhi’s first electoral success whereas heading the marketing campaign cost.

    The celebration had misplaced Uttar Pradesh meeting polls whereas she spearheaded the canvassing there earlier this 12 months.

    Party sources mentioned the workforce of Priyanka Gandhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who was the senior observer for the polls, performed an vital position in formulating the election marketing campaign.

    READ HERE | How the Congress received Himachal

    Based on the suggestions, a scientific election marketing campaign was ready beneath the management of Priyanka Gandhi that concerned framing of welfare schemes for girls, youth, and staff, the sources mentioned.

    During her rallies in Sirmour, Kangra, Solan and Una, Priyanka Gandhi raised the problems of Agnipath, inflation, unemployment and the previous pension scheme.

    The Congress had received 39 seats and was main on one within the 68-member Himachal Assembly whereas BJP bagged 19 seats and was main in six.

  • Himachal noticed 74.05 per cent polling: Provisional information

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Over 74 per cent voter turnout has been recorded in Himachal Pradesh which went to polls on Saturday, based on newest figures.

    As per the “approximate trend” out there on Sunday morning, 74.05 of the full voters of Himachal Pradesh had forged their vote.

    In 2017, the turnout was recorded at 75.6 per cent. The hill state has an voters of over 55 lakh.

    Voting started at 8 am on Saturday on a sluggish notice however picked up because the day progressed and the solar warmed the winter chill.

    ALSO READ | Himachal Pradesh meeting polls: Ballots sealed, over to end result day

    In the primary hour, round 5 per cent turnout was recorded, whereas by 11 am, it was 17.98 per cent. It notched as much as 37.19 per cent by 1 pm and 55.65 per cent until 3 pm.

    Till 5 pm, a 66.58 per cent turnout was recorded, based on provisional figures made out there by the state ballot authorities.

    NEW DELHI: Over 74 per cent voter turnout has been recorded in Himachal Pradesh which went to polls on Saturday, based on newest figures.

    As per the “approximate trend” out there on Sunday morning, 74.05 of the full voters of Himachal Pradesh had forged their vote.

    In 2017, the turnout was recorded at 75.6 per cent. The hill state has an voters of over 55 lakh.

    Voting started at 8 am on Saturday on a sluggish notice however picked up because the day progressed and the solar warmed the winter chill.

    ALSO READ | Himachal Pradesh meeting polls: Ballots sealed, over to end result day

    In the primary hour, round 5 per cent turnout was recorded, whereas by 11 am, it was 17.98 per cent. It notched as much as 37.19 per cent by 1 pm and 55.65 per cent until 3 pm.

    Till 5 pm, a 66.58 per cent turnout was recorded, based on provisional figures made out there by the state ballot authorities.

  • Himachal polls: People of state have determined to go along with Modi, says CM Thakur

    On insurgent candidates posing hassle for the get together, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur mentioned they might affect the ends in six to seven meeting seats, no more.

  • Congress enemy of improvement, Himachal wants secure govt of double engine: PM at ballot rallies

    Noting that the Congress is left with energy in solely two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Modi requested folks if they’ve ever heard of them making information for improvement.

  • Kangana Ranaut Hints At Joining Politics, Says Ready To Serve People Of Himachal Pradesh

    Kangana To Foray Into Politics: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has hinted at becoming a member of politics if a possibility comes her technique to serve the folks of Himachal Pradesh. Actor when requested by the host of India Today Conclave whether or not she would be a part of politics sooner or later she stated, “It would be great if people in Himachal Pradesh would give me a chance to serve.” Kangana made it very clear that she is open to becoming a member of politics if the BJP offers her a ticket within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.Also Read – Himachal Pradesh Election: Complete List Of Congress Candidates And Their Constituencies

    Kangana On Her Political Ambitions

    On being requested about her plan to affix politics, Kangana Ranaut instructed AajTak, “Jis tarah ke haalat honge, government chahegi mera participation ho, vo I will be very much open to all kinds of participation.” She additional added, “As I said, it would be great if people in Himachal Pradesh would give me a chance to serve. So, definitely, it will be sobhagya ki baat.” She additional added that she desires to serve the folks of Himachal Pradesh and for that, she is open to all types of participation. Also Read – Kangana Ranaut Shares a Sensuous Picture In White Lingerie, Creates Controversy With Her Latest Look | Watch Video

    The Queen actor additionally backed the BJP to win within the upcoming meeting elections in Himachal Pradesh. She stated, “Himachal Pradesh won’t fall for false promises of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Freebies won’t work for AAP in Himachal.” Also Read – Kangana Ranaut Plays ‘Noti Binodini,’ Courtesan-Turned-Theatre Actress in New Film With Pradeep Sarkar

    Meanwhile, on the work entrance, Kangana can be subsequent seen in Emergency. Kangana can be taking part in  Indira Gandhi in her upcoming movie titled Emergency. The actress dropped her first look from the movie together with the teaser. The actress knowledgeable her followers that the movie has gone on the ground.

  • Himachal Pradesh polls: BJP releases listing of 62 candidates after CEC assembly with PM

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday morning launched the primary listing of 62 candidates for the Himachal Pradesh meeting ballot, which is scheduled on November 12. 

    The listing got here hours after the assembly of the social gathering’s newly constituted Central Election Committee (CEC) on Tuesday night with PM Narendra Modi. 

    Among the candidatures introduced, 5 are ladies and one is a retired IAS official. Meanwhile, social gathering sources stated that the social gathering has determined to not give tickets to any tainted or corrupt candidates within the meeting elections.

    “It was unanimously decided to that tickets would be given to the candidates of a clean political image on the basis of their performances in the party and their wider reach among the people of sections,” stated a supply.

    They additionally stated that wider discussions have been held at Tuesday’s CEC assembly on points like the choice and finalisation of the social gathering’s candidates.

    The assembly was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister and social gathering’s principal strategist Amit Shah, Defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP nationwide president J P Nadda, BL Santosh and different members.

    Prior to the assembly, an inside ballot via poll papers amongst its office-bearers throughout Himachal Pradesh was held to know their opinions on potential candidates.

    Recently, the BJP reconstituted the social gathering’s central election committee together with some new members like Dr Okay Laxman (nation president of BJP OBC Morcha), Dr Sudha Yadav, former union minister Satyanarayan Jatiya, former IPS officer turned politician Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Bhupendra Yadav and RS MP Om Mathur after dropping a number of faces .

    Sources stated that the social gathering is more likely to finalise the names of candidates and their respective meeting seats out of a complete of 68 seats for Himachal Pradesh meeting polls, both by Tuesday night time or Wednesday. The BJP’s CEC has now a complete of 15 members, together with PM Modi and new entrants like BS Yediyurappa and others.  

    The Election Commission of India has set the final date for submitting nominations on October 25 in Himachal Pradesh.

    NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday morning launched the primary listing of 62 candidates for the Himachal Pradesh meeting ballot, which is scheduled on November 12. 

    The listing got here hours after the assembly of the social gathering’s newly constituted Central Election Committee (CEC) on Tuesday night with PM Narendra Modi. 

    Among the candidatures introduced, 5 are ladies and one is a retired IAS official. Meanwhile, social gathering sources stated that the social gathering has determined to not give tickets to any tainted or corrupt candidates within the meeting elections.

    “It was unanimously decided to that tickets would be given to the candidates of a clean political image on the basis of their performances in the party and their wider reach among the people of sections,” stated a supply.

    They additionally stated that wider discussions have been held at Tuesday’s CEC assembly on points like the choice and finalisation of the social gathering’s candidates.

    The assembly was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister and social gathering’s principal strategist Amit Shah, Defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP nationwide president J P Nadda, BL Santosh and different members.

    Prior to the assembly, an inside ballot via poll papers amongst its office-bearers throughout Himachal Pradesh was held to know their opinions on potential candidates.

    Recently, the BJP reconstituted the social gathering’s central election committee together with some new members like Dr Okay Laxman (nation president of BJP OBC Morcha), Dr Sudha Yadav, former union minister Satyanarayan Jatiya, former IPS officer turned politician Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Bhupendra Yadav and RS MP Om Mathur after dropping a number of faces .

    Sources stated that the social gathering is more likely to finalise the names of candidates and their respective meeting seats out of a complete of 68 seats for Himachal Pradesh meeting polls, both by Tuesday night time or Wednesday. The BJP’s CEC has now a complete of 15 members, together with PM Modi and new entrants like BS Yediyurappa and others.  

    The Election Commission of India has set the final date for submitting nominations on October 25 in Himachal Pradesh.

  • Have ‘zero tolerance’ in the direction of distribution of any sort of inducement: Chief Election Commissioner

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday mentioned it has “zero tolerance” in the direction of distribution of inducement to voters within the Himachal Pradesh polls and our bodies together with the GST will make sure that freebies usually are not given out to affect voters.

    Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar additionally mentioned the ballot panel is awaiting response from political events on its proposal to introduce a recent proforma the place they’ll clarify how they suggest the election guarantees made to voters.

    Parties have been requested on how will they handle the required funds. The EC plans to tweak the mannequin code by making the proforma a part of it.

    “Political parties, candidates have an undisputed right to announce or make a promise which they feel is feasible. Voters also have a right to know how will it be fulfilled. So this consultative process will be governed by the existing extant legislative framework . The political parties are to come back to us by October 19 and thereafter we will decide on what needs to be done,” Kumar mentioned.

    ALSO READ| Freebies: SC refuses to grant pressing itemizing

    Responding to questions on makes an attempt to induce voters by distributing freebies, the CEC mentioned the ballot panel has “zero tolerance” in the direction of distribution of any sort of inducement and it has energised the whole equipment.

    “GST will look at all the e-ways and goods which are going to the poll-bound states, even the nearby states. They have mapped all the godowns, warehouses, sarees, mixers, all this so that nothing is used (as an inducement),” he mentioned.

    ALSO READ: Freebies out, however let welfare schemes proceed

    He mentioned airports will maintain a strict watch, together with the personal airstrips, via the ATC in order that “no illegal, unscheduled, irregular flight goes unchecked”.

    Inter-state borders shall be sealed in Himachal Pradesh.

    “Nothing comes in. The chief secretary, district commissioners, police personnel understand this very well. And if there is any deficiency in this understanding, we’ll make sure they understand,” he asserted.

    NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday mentioned it has “zero tolerance” in the direction of distribution of inducement to voters within the Himachal Pradesh polls and our bodies together with the GST will make sure that freebies usually are not given out to affect voters.

    Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar additionally mentioned the ballot panel is awaiting response from political events on its proposal to introduce a recent proforma the place they’ll clarify how they suggest the election guarantees made to voters.

    Parties have been requested on how will they handle the required funds. The EC plans to tweak the mannequin code by making the proforma a part of it.

    “Political parties, candidates have an undisputed right to announce or make a promise which they feel is feasible. Voters also have a right to know how will it be fulfilled. So this consultative process will be governed by the existing extant legislative framework . The political parties are to come back to us by October 19 and thereafter we will decide on what needs to be done,” Kumar mentioned.

    ALSO READ| Freebies: SC refuses to grant pressing itemizing

    Responding to questions on makes an attempt to induce voters by distributing freebies, the CEC mentioned the ballot panel has “zero tolerance” in the direction of distribution of any sort of inducement and it has energised the whole equipment.

    “GST will look at all the e-ways and goods which are going to the poll-bound states, even the nearby states. They have mapped all the godowns, warehouses, sarees, mixers, all this so that nothing is used (as an inducement),” he mentioned.

    ALSO READ: Freebies out, however let welfare schemes proceed

    He mentioned airports will maintain a strict watch, together with the personal airstrips, via the ATC in order that “no illegal, unscheduled, irregular flight goes unchecked”.

    Inter-state borders shall be sealed in Himachal Pradesh.

    “Nothing comes in. The chief secretary, district commissioners, police personnel understand this very well. And if there is any deficiency in this understanding, we’ll make sure they understand,” he asserted.