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Rohtak zila parishad chairperson’s floor test postponed to Saturday

As many as 10 out of 14 zila parishad members had moved a no-confidence motion against chairperson Manju Hooda, who had unsuccessfully contested the assembly elections on a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket against Congress’ Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi-Sampla-Kiloi.

One of the accused being taken away by police after weapons’ recovery from an SUV parked outside the panchayat bhawan in Rohtak on Wednesday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 09:24 AM IST
By, Rohtak

Rohtak ZP president, husband booked for kidnapping woman member’s son

The zila parishad member said that her son was going somewhere on a motorcycle when he was allegedly chased by car-borne assailants, who rammed into his two-wheeler and later bundled him into their car at gunpoint. Nearly three hours later, the kidnappers left him at a dhaba and fled

s news of the kidnapping spread, a panchayat was called and locals announced a social boycott of Rajesh Sarkari. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 08:54 AM IST
BySunil Rahar, Rohtak

Show me the numbers: Nayab Saini to Congress on MLAs’ support

CM Saini, who was in Panchkula’s Rajiv Colony for the launch of the two-day ‘Har Booth, Har Ghar Sampark’ campaign on Saturday, said, “The Congress is finished. The public does not trust it. The party uses corrupt policies to oppress people, that is why people have rejected it.”

With Congress demanding a ‘floor test’, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was reduced to a minority, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini dared the grand old party to “show him the numbers on MLAs’ support in writing.” (PTI)
Updated on May 12, 2024 07:54 AM IST
By, Panchkula

JJP MLA questions Dushyant Chautala’s authority, says they’ll replace him

Former Haryana minister Devender Singh Babli said Dushyant Chautala cannot seek a floor test on behalf of JJP lawmakers, claiming eight out of 10 of them are against him

JJP leader Dushyant Singh Chautala. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 10, 2024 01:52 PM IST
BySunil Rahar

Ecostani | Why the Congress may not go for the kill in Haryana

The Congress not having a clear majority may be a reason why the party is not staking claim to form the government.

Congress candidate Deepender Singh Hooda was accompanied by his wife Hemsweta, his father, Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan and Rohtak MLA BB Batra while filing the nomination papers in Haryana on Saturday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)(HT_PRINT)
Published on May 10, 2024 12:30 AM IST

After JJP writes to Haryana governor, CM Saini says ready for floor test

Three Independent MLAs had withdrawn support to the Nayab Singh Saini government in the state on Tuesday, reducing it to a minority in the assembly.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that there was no danger to the BJP government in the state and he is ready for a floor test, if required. (HT file photo)
Published on May 09, 2024 02:30 PM IST

Nayab Singh Saini-led Haryana govt’s future hinges on 2 key factors

Experts said the governor can use their discretionary powers under Article 163 (1) of the Constitution and ask the government to prove its majority

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini passed a trust vote on March 13 after the JJP pulled support, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to rejig the government. (PTI FILE)
Updated on May 09, 2024 02:08 PM IST

Dushyant Chautala writes to Haryana governor, seeks floor test; backs Congress

Dushyant Chautala wrote to Haryana governor seeking a floor test, days after three Independent MLAs withdrew their support to the Nayab Singh Saini government.

Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) chief Dushyant Chautala.
Updated on May 09, 2024 02:45 PM IST

Haryana: Congress, JJP prompt each other to push for floor test

Congress and JJP prompt each other for a floor test to bring down BJP government in Haryana, but Congress hesitant to join hands with former BJP ally JJP.

The Congress has a strength of 30 MLAs and the JJP has 10 MLAs in the House. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:32 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

‘I am a bhakt of…’: Anil Vij's 1st reaction after skipping Nayab Saini's oath

Anil Vij had skipped the swearing-in ceremony of new Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and other ministers at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.

Former Haryana home minister Anil Vij.(ANI)
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 11:36 AM IST

Haryana: Team Saini’s floor test on Wednesday

The BJP, which has 41 MLAs in the 90-member House, is dependent on the support of six Independent MLAs and one Haryana Lokhit Party (HLP) MLA to prove its majority. The support of six Independents has become crucial for the survival of the BJP government following the severing of ties with its post poll ally, the JJP on Tuesday.

The newly formed BJP government in Haryana will seek a floor test in the state assembly on Wednesday. The council of ministers headed by the chief minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday decided to convene the special session of the assembly on March 13. (Keshav Singh/ HT)
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 08:36 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Nitish Kumar wins floor test, takes ‘kama rahe the ye log' jibe at Tejashwi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who dumped ally RJD and joined hands with BJP, attacked Tejashwi Yadav's parents Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi.

Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.(PTI)
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 07:52 PM IST

JD(U), BJP hold hectic discussions, voice confidence ahead of Bihar floor test

The change in government brought the need for a floor test, which has been scheduled for February 12

The floor test has been necessitated after chief minister Nitish Kumar walked out of the Mahagatbandhan alliance that included the Congress, RJD and the Left on January 28, and instead joined hands with the BJP (HT)
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 04:42 AM IST
By, Patna

Seen playing cricket in Tejashwi's residence, RJD MLA reported missing by family

Bihar floor test: A police team went to Tejashwi Yadav's house, where MLA Chetan Anand informed them that he had come here of his own will.

RJD MLA Chetan Anand was seen playing cricket in one of the videos from Yadav's residence.(ANI)
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 11:13 PM IST

WATCH | At Tejashwi house, RJD MLAs bond over Nusrat's song ahead of floor test

The floor test has been necessitated after Nitish Kumar ditched the grand alliance to form a new government with the BJP, which he had dumped in 2022.

RJD MLAs at Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna ahead of the crucial floor test of Nitish Kumar government.
Published on Feb 11, 2024 12:30 PM IST

Ahead of floor test, JD(U) issues whip, RJD moves MLAs to Tejashwi’s residence

The JD(U) whip came after at least five of its total 45 MLAs failed to turn up at a luncheon meeting organised at the house of party leader Shravan Kumar.

The newly-formed Nitish Kumar governement in Bihar is set to undergo a floor test in the assembly on February 12. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 12:45 AM IST

Ahead of floor test, Shah to address BJP MLAs in Gaya

JD(U) has asked its legislators to gather at minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary’s residence in Patna for a meeting on Sunday, while on Saturday there will be a feast and get-together at his Cabinet colleague Shravan Kumar’s home on Saturday.

Amit Shah at Parliament House complex. (PTI)
Published on Feb 09, 2024 09:24 PM IST
By, Patna

‘Will not resign’: Bihar assembly speaker Choudhary ahead of NDA’s floor test

The new Bihar government led by chief minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), in coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party, has said they would move a no-confidence motion against Choudhary to vacate his post

Bihar Assembly incumbent speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary (Hindustan)
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:30 PM IST

Champai Soren to face floor test today, JMM claims support of 47 MLAs: Updates

Jharkhand floor test: Champai Soren government will face a crucial trust vote in the state assembly at 11 am today.

Newly sworn-in Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren (ANI)
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 10:10 AM IST

Congress now shifts MLAs from Bihar to Hyderabad

The Congress on Sunday shifted its Bihar MLAs to Hyderabad ahead of a floor test of the newly-formed NDA next week, party leaders aware of the details said.

Congress MLAs at Hyderabad airport on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 08:16 AM IST
By, Patna

JMM, Cong MLAs arrive in Ranchi ahead of floor test in Jharkhand tomorrow

The MLAs were taken to Hyderabad amid the JMM's fears of poaching of their MLAs by the BJP.

MLAs arrive at the Shamshabad airport in Hyderabad as they make their way to Jharkhand ahead of the floor test on Monday.(ANI)
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 10:22 PM IST

Nitish Kumar govt dissolves key panels set up under GA govt in Bihar

The decision to dissolve key commissions comes ahead of the floor test in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on February 12

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (File)
Published on Feb 04, 2024 05:39 PM IST

JMM MLA's big statement on Hemant Soren ahead of floor test

Hembrom, who represents the Borio seat in Sahibganj district, said Soren ignored his advice and eventually landed up in jail.

JMM leader Lobin Hembrom (L) and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 05:13 PM IST

JMM says will prove majority, questions guv’s decision to direct floor test

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya said the governor should clarify which factors influenced his decision

JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 03:42 PM IST

Sena vs Sena: ‘Lots of violations but can’t restore Uddhav’

The verdict marks a new turn in the political saga which began shortly after Shinde and a clutch of Sena lawmakers went incommunicado in the evening of June 20

Supreme Court on Thursday delivered verdict in the Eknath Shinde vs Uddhav Thackeraty case.
Updated on May 11, 2023 11:37 PM IST

Nitish Kumar wins floor test in Bihar Assembly as BJP stages walkout

Bihar floor test: A special session of the Assembly is being held weeks after Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and brought back the Mahagathbandhan to power after joining hands with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav greet acting speaker Maheshwar Hazari during the special session of Assembly on Wednesday.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 24, 2022 06:19 PM IST
By | Written by Sohini Goswami

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs return to Mumbai after 11 days, show of strength with BJP

Along with 38 Sena rebels, there were 2 MLAs from Prahar Janshakti Party and 9 independents with Shinde on the Spicejet flight that landed from Goa on Saturday evening.

Eknath Shinde and rebel Shiv Sena MLAs leave from the airport after arriving from Goa, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday (Vijay Bate)
Updated on Jul 03, 2022 03:02 AM IST

Maharashtra floor test on Monday, BJP to get speaker post

A two-day special session of the Maharashtra Assembly has been convened on July 3 to elect the new speaker, and for chief minister Eknath Shinde to prove his government’s majority on the floor of the house.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with state deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis chaired a meeting of the State disaster management department, at Mantralaya in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Photo/Eknath Shinde Twitter)
Updated on Jul 02, 2022 06:32 AM IST
By, Mumbai

Congress wins floor test after Pilot, Gehlot truce

Buoyed by the return of Pilot and 18 other rebel lawmakers to the Congress fold after a truce mediated by the party high command earlier this week, the government moved a confidence motion on the first day of the session, aiming to send across the message that Gehlot’s dispensation was stable and not facing any threat.

The motion, moved by parliamentary affairs minister Shanti Dhariwal and passed by a voice vote, did not throw any surprise.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | By, Jaipur

SC backs MP guv’s order for floor test by Kamal Nath govt

Kamal Nath resigned as Madhya Pradesh chief minister on March 20 two hours before a floor test in the state assembly on the directions of the Supreme Court that his government looked set to lose following the rebellion of 22 Congress lawmakers.

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath.(ANI file photo)
Updated on Apr 14, 2020 01:48 AM IST
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