The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur as the candidate for Seraj assembly constituency. Thakur won his first Assembly election from the Chachiot constituency in 1998, and has been an MLA from Chachiot (which after delimitation is known as Seraj assembly constituency) since then. In the last assembly elections, Jai Ram Thakur defeated Congress’s Chet Ram Thakur.
Jairam Thakur, displaying a quick presence of mind, exited the vehicle moments before it was hit and moved to safety. The sudden rockfall caused panic in the area, but the former CM escaped unhurt.
Kangana Ranaut in another post on X said, “I am on my way to Himachal Pradesh, I will be visiting the affected areas soon. Please be rest assured I stand with Himachal Pradesh in every situation.”
Himachal Pradesh news: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh on September 26 said that the decision for eateries and their shops to display the names of owners has been taken to maintain internal security of the state.
The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of the mosque, with the next court hearing scheduled for October. Rising tensions were further aggravated by a violent incident in the nearby Malyana area, leading to increased security measures.
Jairam Thakur said the Himachal government is violating privacy and phones are already being tapped, and now drones are also being used for surveillance. He added that chief minister should have answered on this but he was silent.
Himachal political crisis: The BJP wanted voting on the Budget, which they felt would reveal that the Congress has lost its majority in the state assembly. But in the afternoon, the crisis was staved off for the time being as the House passed the Finance Bill by voice vote
In the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the Congress has 40 MLAs while the BJP has 25 legislators. The remaining three seats are held by independents. After a cross-voting in favour of the BJP candidate, the Congress government is staring at a crisis.
Himachal Election Results 2022: BJP failed to break the tradition in the state which has never elected an incumbent government back to power after 1985, leading way for Congress which is all set to return to power, winning 40 out of 68 assembly seats.
Jai Ram Thakur was born on January 6, 1965 in Tindi village in Mandi’s Thunag tehsil. His father Jhethu Ram worked as a mason and Thakur studied at the village school. He graduated from Mandi’s Vallabh Government College in 1987 and did his post-graduation from Punjab University in Chandigarh.
Seraj election result 2022: Himachal Pradesh incumbent CM Jairam Thakur, 57, won from his stronghold Seraj in Mandi district by a margin of over 37,000 votes against Congress' Chet Ram.
Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: As the state alternates between the BJP and the Congress in the last several elections, Nadda thinks that this would change in this election.
Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: Both BJP and Congress are also fighting the problem of rebels on some seats. A look at the key constituencies that goes to vote today.
Jairam Thakur on India TV conclave: On being asked whether he'll be CM again if BJP wins, Jairam Thakur said, "My job is to deliver. After winning it is party's decision whether to give me another chance or not."
India TV held a conclave Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar for leaders to present their report cards to know the pulse of the people. Leaders like JP Nadda, Jairam Thakur, Sachin Pilot are expected to debate key issues at the conclave that is being held in Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: The Chief Minister said that the Old Pension Scheme, though not been announced in the manifesto, has not been shut down and is under consideration.
Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: In the list released, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur to contest from Seraj, Anil Sharma to contest from Mandi and Satpal Singh Satti to contest from Una seat.
The train will run between Una and Delhi and is an advanced version compared to the earlier ones, being much lighter and capable of reaching higher speed in a shorter duration.