PM didn’t give a single penny during natural disaster: Sukhu

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is talking about Himachal in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir elections, but the central govt did not give a single penny during the terrible natural disaster that hit the state last year. Sukhu was addressing an election rally at Barwala bus stand in the Panchkula assembly constituency of Haryana in favour of Congress candidate Chander Mohan. He said the BJP leaders are presenting wrong facts by hiding the truth about Himachal, which is going to become self-reliant. “Big leaders come in elections, talk big, but do not tell the truth. Twenty months ago, the Congress govt was formed in Himachal and in this short tenure, it has fulfilled five out of 10 guarantees,” Sukhu said. “Congress candidate from Panchkula, Chander Mohan, will win and become a minister in the Haryana govt. He feels the pain of the poor and has respect for farmers, and his father Bhajan Lal has been the chief minister of Haryana,” Sukhu said.Listing Congress govt’s various achievements in Himachal, Sukhu said that 1.36 lakh employees and officers have been given the benefit of the old pension scheme. He added that those who were getting a pension of Rs 3,000 are now getting Rs 30,000 per month. The Congress govt has also started the scheme for providing Rs 1,500 per month to women, he added.

Haryana Congress expels 13 leaders for 6 years for contesting against party candidates in assembly elections

The Haryana Congress expelled 13 leaders for six years over anti-party activities during the ongoing assembly elections. These leaders were found contesting against party candidates in various constituencies, including Guhla, Jind, and Panipat Rural. The move aims to curb indiscipline within the party, according to an official statement from the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee.

'No decision taken ... ': Congress, Himachal govt firefight after minister Vikramaditya Singh announces 'UP-like' diktat for shops, street vendors

The Congress faces backlash as Himachal Pradesh's minister Vikramaditya Singh proposes mandating ID cards for street vendors. The move, justified on security and hygiene concerns, echoes controversial policies by BJP-led states. Meanwhile, internal party dissent emerges, with senior leader TS Singh Deo criticizing potential communal implications. The proposal awaits cabinet approval amidst Congress leadership's discontent.

Rahul's poll guarantees in Himachal, Karnataka came a cropper: Amit Shah in Haryana

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress during a rally in Haryana, claiming Rahul Gandhi's promises have failed in states like Himachal and Karnataka. Shah emphasized BJP's commitment to promises and accused Congress of corruption and appeasement. He highlighted the BJP's achievements including One Rank One Pension and assured jobs for Agniveers, urging voters to support BJP.