The BJP in Haryana has swept the elections to local bodies, with its candidates winning mayoral posts in nine places, including Rohtak, Sonipat, Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Ambala, Hisar and Karnal. The voting took place on March 2.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 25 seats out of 32 in the municipal elections. The ruling party also managed to win the mayoral post from Ambala, along with eight other places in the state.
"In the municipal elections, BJP won 25 of the 32 seats and the Mayor seat with a thumping majority (in Ambala). People of Ambala Cantt have rewarded me for my efforts to develop the area," Vij told reporters.
A controversy erupted after the Mayor of Darbhanga, Bihar, proposed that playing Holi should be banned between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm- a two-hour break during Holi celebrations on March 14, which coincides with Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramzan.
Asserting that people's issues would be resolved, she apprised people of the assurances given by Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar, saying there would be no obstacles in implementing schemes for the people.
Tharoor stressed that it would be a great example if communities could celebrate their respective festivals, such as Holi and Ramzan, simultaneously without politicising the issue.
BJP leader Raj Rani Malhotra emerged victorious in the mayoral elections in Gurugram, Haryana, on Wednesday. To celebrate her win, Malhotra held a roadshow in the area, where enthusiastic supporters greeted her.
"Those who are creating this baseless controversy are from BJP's double-engine government. They are confusing the people so that they do not discuss our country's present problems like inflation, unemployment and law and order... The police, government and the administration are in place to
Tharoor stressed that it would be a great example if communities could celebrate their respective festivals, such as Holi and Ramzan, simultaneously without politicising the issue.
Earlier, Darbhanga Municipal Corporation Mayor Anjum Ara made a controversial statement on Tuesday after the peace committee meeting that due to Friday prayers, playing Holi should be banned between 12.30 pm and 2 pm (on Holi day). The mayor emphasized that the two-hour break would ensure th
Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary criticized Darbhanga Mayor's call for a break during Holi celebrations, stating such statements harm social harmony. He emphasized Bihar's culture of unity and called for action against those making divisive remarks.