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The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap writes to HP Assembly speaker to accept resignation of Independent MLAs

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, citing Supreme Court verdicts, has written to the Speaker of the HP Assembly, urging the acceptance of the resignations of three Independent Legislators, Hoshiyar Singh, KL Thakur and Ashish Sharma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress delay in naming candidates for Himachal Pradesh ‘causing anxiety’

Congress announces candidates for parliamentary polls in Himachal Pradesh, with BJP facing recent setbacks and internal factionalism.

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If I get into politics...: Kangana Ranaut's tweet from 2021 goes viral as she gears up to contest Lok Sabha elections from Mandi

Kangana Ranaut is finally making her journey from the silver screen to the political arena. The actress hit the headlines on Sunday night after she received a BJP ticket to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency.

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Six Congress rebel MLAs in Himachal join BJP in Delhi

Six former Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who were disqualified as Congress legislators joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the national capital on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Himachal Pradesh, six former Congress MLAs, three Independents join BJP

The Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was last month plunged into a crisis after the BJP won the Rajya Sabha poll for the State’s lone seat due to the support of these nine MLAs.

The Hindu

Elaborate arrangements in place for curbing the menace of ‘black money’ in Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal

Income Tax Department increases surveillance to curb black money in upcoming elections across Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

The Hindu

Supreme Court refuses to stay H.P. Assembly Speaker order disqualifying rebel Congress MLAs

Supreme Court refuses to stay disqualification of Himachal Pradesh Congress rebels, pending further examination of by-election process.

The Hindu

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Election Commission launches ‘Mission 414’ campaign in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout

The Election Commission (EC) of India has launched a special campaign in Himachal Pradesh to maximise voter turnout in 414 polling stations which registered less than 60% voting in the last Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Landslips block National Highway-5 near Solan in Himachal Pradesh

“The National Highway 5 was blocked near Shamlech village in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district following a landslip on March 18 (morning),” officials said.

The Hindu

International Paragliding Festival concludes; Malayali competitor secures 3rd position

Sushanth Thakor from Himachal Pradesh won first, Aman Thapa from Nepal won second, and Jobin Sebastian from Enthayar in Kerala won third positions.

The Hindu

Assembly bypoll in Himachal is set to be a critical test for the ruling Congress

With byelections for the six Assembly constituencies — that fell vacant after six rebel Congress MLAs were disqualified from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly — to be held simultaneously with the parliamentary elections on June 1, the ruling Congress government in the State will be facing a critical test.

The Hindu

26 Assembly bypolls to be held along with Lok Sabha elections

By-elections to 26 Assembly seats in 13 States, including Himachal Pradesh, due to disqualifications and resignations.

The Hindu

4 national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh

A total of 279 roads, including four national highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh due to recent snow and rains even though the state witnessed a dry day on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Notification for granting pension to women issued in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh government fulfills poll promise by granting ₹1,500 monthly pension to women aged 18-59.

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Why haven't you moved Himachal Pradesh HC against disqualification: SC asks disqualified MLAs

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania had disqualified the six MLAs on the Congress’ plea for “defying” the party whip that required them to be present in the House and vote for the budget.

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SC to hear plea of Himachal Pradesh's six disqualified MLAs challenging Speaker's decision on March 18

The Supreme Court on Tuesday listed on March 18, as the next date to hear six Himachal Pradesh rebel Congress leader's plea challenging the Assembly's Speaker's decision to disqualify them. further on Dynamite News:

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Congress holds rally in Shimla, blames the BJP for trying to topple the Himachal government

Accusing the BJP of attempting to destabilise and topple the Himachal Pradesh government, Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, held a ‘mashaal’ (torch) rally in Shimla.

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SC to hear plea of six disqualified Himachal MLAs against their disqualification on March 12

These Congress rebels, who had voted in favour of BJP nominee Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha polls on February 27, later “abstained” from voting on the Budget. Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi had lost the Rajya Sabha election owing to the cross-voting.

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Himachal crisis: police register case against independent MLA, Congress rebel's father for 'electoral offences'

The Himachal Pradesh Police registered a case against an independent MLA and the father of a Congress rebel and others over “electoral offences”

The Hindu

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand

The Hindu

Thunderstorms and rain likely in Himachal Pradesh next week

Meteorological department warns of thunderstorms and rain in Himachal Pradesh as fresh western disturbance approaches Western Himalayan region.

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Himachal: Congress removes Sudhir Sharma who cross voted in the Rajya Sabha polls as AICC Secretary

The Congress on Wednesday removed Himachal Pradesh MLA Sudhir Sharma, who was disqualified by the Assembly Speaker after he cross voted in the Rajya Sabha polls, from the post of All India National Congress (AICC) Secretary. Read the further story on Dynamite News.

The Hindu

Himachal Congress drops one rebel MLA; another legislator quits hours later

Congress removes Sudhir Sharma from post of secretary for cross-voting in Himachal Pradesh, effective immediately.

The Hindu

Six disqualified Himachal MLAs move Supreme Court against Speaker’s disqualification order

Six Congress MLAs, who were disqualified after they cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, moved the Supreme Court against their disqualification

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Six rebel Himachal Congress MLAs move Supreme Court over disqualification

Six Himachal Pradesh rebel Congress leaders have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Assembly's Speaker's decision to disqualify them. Read further on Dynamite News:

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