Assam Mahila Congress leaders on Wednesday staged a protest against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his purported remarks alleging that women had to compromise their chastity to secure government jobs during the previous Congress regime.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of politicising the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and "indulging in petty politics."
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave conditions persist across the plains of Himachal, particularly in districts such as Una and the Bhuntar region of Kullu. In these areas, temperatures have been 5 degrees Celsius above normal for the past four days.
Speaking to ANI, Pratibha Singh made it clear that district-level feedback would be the basis for finalizing organizational roles, especially given the urgency of the upcoming Panchayat and Assembly elections.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday released a training manual for newly appointed 'Van Mitras' at his official residence, Oak Over, in Shimla.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said as many as 24 "rogue elements" have been arrested by the police for allegedly promoting anti-national sentiments.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that they have evidence that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan and Nepal and will produce the evidence at the appropriate time.
As high footfall of the visitors also affects the environment in hilly states like Himachal Pradesh, and for the very reason the State government is strengthening the tourism infrastructure with special attention on environmental protection and sustainable development, he remarked.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that providing social security pensions to the needy was one of top priorities of the State Government. He reiterated the government's commitment to functioning in line with the principles of a welfare state.
"The Congress Working Committee also discussed this and conveyed that the Congress leadership, as well as other opposition parties, stand firmly with the government and our respected Prime Minister. We fully support whatever decisions the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Committee on Security
President of the Himachal Pradesh Kisan Sabha, said that a Dharna protest is being held to support the farmers' demands, and silent prayers are also being offered for the victims of Pahalgam.