Himachal Pradesh Congress President Pratibha Virbhadra Singh on Monday criticised BJP MP Anurag Thakur after he questioned Himachal Pradesh government "inaction" against Pakistani citizens, saying that he should not give such statements which could further create chaos in the region.
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.
The Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, launched a scathing attack on the Himachal Pradesh Congress government, accusing it of obstructing development by not cooperating with the Central government on key infrastructure projects.
The Himachal Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) staged a strong protest in Shimla on Saturday, targeting the Congress party over the National Herald case.
Held under the banner of the CPIM, the demonstration witnessed participation from a large number of daily commuters, laborers, and local residents, all voicing concerns over the financial burden the fare hike would impose on the working class and economically weaker sections of society.
Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh, announced that a statue of the former Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh will be unveiled on June 23 on his birth anniversary.
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) observed "Women's Honour Day" on Saturday at Rajiv Bhavan in Shimla, felicitating women from various fields for their contributions to society.
Patil, who is on a two-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, was also welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Congress leaders Pratibha Singh and Vidit Chaudhary, cabinet ministers and other senior party leaders.
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress-led state government of financial mismanagement and misusing temple funds to fulfil its social welfare guarantees.
The opposition has accused the CM of undertaking a foreign trip at the expense of the government, but Thakur dismissed these claims, saying that the BJP's remarks reflect a narrow mindset.
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Pratibha Singh extended her congratulations to Rekha Gupta, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Delhi, and commended the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for giving a woman the opportunity to lead the state.
Himachal Pradesh's Technical Education, Housing, and Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani addressed a press conference in Shimla on Wednesday, outlining the state's financial condition, debt burden, and the steps taken by the Congress government to improve fiscal discipline an