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Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh assembly Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday targeted the Congress government, alleging financial mismanagement in the state. Thakur, who was addressing mediapersons after the BJP's executive committee meeting in Mandi, alleged that the government, led by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, was implementing a "Pakistan Model" in Himachal. He said much like in Pakistan -- where severe economic crises led to delays in the timely payment of salaries to employee ...Read More >
"Under the leadership of chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the state has witnessed "only suffering, hardship and misgovernance" over the past three years," said Bindal during the ongoing two-day state executive meeting in Mandi. Bindal said that in the office bearers' meeting, there was a unanimous view that the present Congress government has failed on all fronts and the people of Himachal Pradesh are deeply distressed. He stated that the unemployed youth in the state are struggling for ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): In a major setback to the Himachal Pradesh government, the High Court on Monday stayed the powers granted to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to reserve 5% of seats in Panchayat elections, observing that the provision was prima facie unconstitutional. A division bench of Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma ruled that any reservation roster prepared using these powers would also remain stayed. The court directed all DCs to finalise and ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): In a major setback to the Himachal Pradesh government, the High Court on Monday stayed the powers granted to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to reserve 5% of seats in Panchayat elections, observing that the provision was prima facie unconstitutional. A division bench of Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma ruled that any reservation roster prepared using these powers would also remain stayed. The court directed all DCs to finalise and ...Read More >
A 25-page investigative report by SDM Solan, Poonam Bansal, has triggered a political and administrative firestorm in Himachal Pradesh. The report alleges a massive circumvention of Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, involving a multi-crore gated housing project named Chester Hills. The controversy has escalated into a standoff between field officers and the state's top brass, with allegations of corruption reaching the office of the Acting Chief Secretary. ARTICLE CONTIN ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered action under the H.P. Tenancy and Land Reforms Act in the controversial Chester Hill land case in Solan district. The Revenue Department, in its fresh order, has withdrawn its earlier objections to the inquiry report submitted by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) (SDM), Solan. It has also directed the Deputy Commissioner, Solan, to initiate fresh proceedings under Section 118 of the H.P. Tenan ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered action under the H.P. Tenancy and Land Reforms Act in the controversial Chester Hill land case in Solan district. The Revenue Department, in its fresh order, has withdrawn its earlier objections to the inquiry report submitted by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) (SDM), Solan. It has also directed the Deputy Commissioner, Solan, to initiate fresh proceedings under Section 118 of the H.P. Tenan ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Under attack from the opposition over the Chester Hill land case in Solan, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday directed a fresh inquiry into allegations of a 'benami' land deal and violation of Section 118 of the HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act. Section 118 restricts the purchase of land by non-Himachalis without prior permission. The state government also withdrew the earlier order of December 6, 2025, in which the Chief Secretary (Revenue) had dubbed the inquiry c ...Read More >
The legislation, initiated by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, amends the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Act, 1971. It effectively bars pension for any MLA disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The bill was passed by voice vote. Leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur led the charge for the BJP, alleging the amendment was born of "political vendetta" against those who recently exited the ruling party. "This is being done with an ...Read More >
After BJP, the Communist Party of India (CPI (M)) on Monday on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Himachal Pradesh government and chief secretary Sanjay Gupta accusing them of facilitating land mafia activities and benami land deals in the state. They also sought a probe by special investigation team (SIT). However, chief secretary termed the allegations as "baseless". The CPI (M) raised the issue of violation of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act cit ...Read More >
Amid the threat of a cross-border transport blockade, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday announced a complete rollback of the recent hike in entry tax for small vehicles entering Himachal Pradesh. The decision follows agitations at key border points like Nalagarh and Barotiwala, where transporters from Punjab and Haryana had blocked arterial roads. The protesters were agitated by a steep hike that saw entry tolls for private cars jump from ₹70 to ₹170. Under the restored rates ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Sharp exchanges, pointed questions, and even a touch of humour defined the Himachal Pradesh Assembly as members debated the ambitious ₹3,500 crore expansion of Gaggal Airport in Kangra district on Thursday. The legislators across party lines pressed the government on land acquisition, rehabilitation, and regional connectivity in the region. The issue was raised through a Legislative Question by BJP MLA Pawan Kajal, who flagged concerns about 80 ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is committed to making Himachal a self-reliant economy by 2027 and a prosperous state by 2032, asserting that structural reforms initiated during the recently concluded Budget Session would accelerate growth. Addressing the media on the final day of the assembly session, Sukhu said that despite presenting a relatively smaller budget compared to the previous year, there was no financial crisis. "We have ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday witnessed a minor argument between the ruling party and the opposition during the Question Hour, after the speaker disallowed the leader of the opposition to ask a supplementary question. As Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was answering a question related to the expansion of Gaggal Airport in Kangra, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur rose to ask a supplementary question. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania remarked that 20 m ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jai Ram Thakur, on Thursday criticised Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for "remaining a mute spectator" despite complaints of irregularities being raised against the state's top bureaucrats. Talking to reporters here, he referred to allegations of irregularities in the Chester Hills housing project in Solan, and said the chief minister is unable to take any action or offer a comment against these officials, even as the ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday said the state government is committed to making Himachal a self-reliant economy by 2027 and a prosperous state by 2032, asserting that structural reforms initiated during the recently concluded Budget Session would accelerate growth. Addressing the media on the final day of the Assembly session, Sukhu said the government had ensured constructive debate and incorporated ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, highlighting Himachal Pradesh's proactive stance on strengthening the anti-defection framework in line with Supreme Court observations and the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, said the state has emerged as a frontrunner in introducing progressive legislative measures to curb political defections. Addressing the media at the conclusion of the budget session, Pathania said the recen ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, highlighting Himachal Pradesh's proactive stance on strengthening the anti-defection framework in line with Supreme Court observations and the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, said the state has emerged as a frontrunner in introducing progressive legislative measures to curb political defections. Addressing the media at the conclusion of the budget session, Pathania said the recen ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday termed the Himachal Pradesh Budget Session 'deeply disappointing', alleging fiscal mismanagement, rising debt and lack of development vision under the Congress government. Addressing the reporters after the conclusion of the Budget Session, Thakur said the budget would be remembered for the "wrong reasons", noting that it was reduced by nearly Rs 3,000 crore compared to the p ...Read More >
Shimla, April 2: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a bill to deny pension benefits to legislators disqualified under the anti-defection law, with the treasury and opposition benches engaging in sharp exchanges over its intent and legality. The legislation, piloted by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday, seeks to amend the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Act, 1971, to bar pension benefits for MLAs disqualified under the Tenth Schedul ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a bill to deny pension benefits to legislators disqualified under the anti-defection law, with the treasury and opposition benches engaging in sharp exchanges over its intent and legality. The legislation, piloted by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday, seeks to amend the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Act, 1971, to bar pension benefits for MLAs di ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a bill to deny pension benefits to legislators disqualified under the anti-defection law, with the treasury and opposition benches engaging in sharp exchanges over its intent and legality. The legislation, piloted by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday, seeks to amend the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Act, 1971, to bar pension benefits for MLAs di ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered at the iconic Jakhu Hanuman Temple on Thursday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, with prominent political leaders, tourists, and locals visiting the shrine to offer prayers. Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also visited the temple and extended greetings to the people. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: TVK Leader Vijay Files Nomination in Tiruchy Ea ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered at the iconic Jakhu Hanuman Temple on Thursday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, with prominent political leaders, tourists, and locals visiting the shrine to offer prayers. Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also visited the temple and extended greetings to the people. Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "First of all, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to ...Read More >
The opposition BJP staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Wednesday, protesting the state government's refusal to hold a detailed discussion on controversial changes to the panchayati raj reservation roster. The move followed the rejection of an adjournment motion moved by BJP MLA Randhir Sharma under Rule 67, which sought to address allegations of constitutional violations. Leader of opposition and former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led gove ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, expressing dissatisfaction over the government's reply and the rejection of an adjournment motion on the contentious issue of changes in the Panchayati Raj reservation roster. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur alleged that the state government had "tampered with the democratic process" by making last-minute ch ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, expressing dissatisfaction over the government's reply and the rejection of an adjournment motion on the contentious issue of changes in the Panchayati Raj reservation roster. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur alleged that the state government had "tampered with the democratic process" by making last-minute ch ...Read More >
Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, leading to adjournment of the House for 20 minutes amid a protest by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP had moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on the Congress government's decision to introduce changes in the reservation roster for Panchayat elections. However, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania kept the request pending, triggering protests fr ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, accusing the state government of deliberately delaying Panchayat elections and undermining constitutional provisions. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while addressing mediapersons ahead of the Assembly proceedings, alleged that the government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was attemptin ...Read More >
Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, leading to adjournment of the House for 20 minutes amid a protest by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP had moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on the Congress government's decision to introduce changes in the reservation roster for Panchayat elections. However, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania kept the request pending, triggering protests fr ...Read More >
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