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BJP hits out at Himachal Congress, Sukhu retorts

Jai Ram’s statements drew a sharp reaction from Sukhu; “Jai Ram Thakur talks about patriotism and himself was dancing during the national mourning; after the terrorist attack, the whole country was immersed in grief, Jai Ram was dancing,” he said

Jai Ram lashed out at chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and two of his ministers, Jagat Singh Negi and Chander Kumar, for their statements post the Pahalgam attack. (HT File)

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Published on May 01, 2025 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Himachal: BJP reiterates demand for CBI probe into chief engineer’s death

Accusing the BJP of politicising the issue, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had on Sunday said that his government was open to any form of investigation into Negi’s death.

Former Himachal chief minister Jai Ram Thakur

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Published on Apr 08, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Himachal: Sukhu’s govt to be remembered for loans, says Jai Ram

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur says the BJP took ₹28,744-crore loan in five years but Congress broke all records; ‘Sukh ki sarkar’ will be remembered for taking loans, he says

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addresses the assembly in Shimla on Tuesday. (ANI)

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Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Bhindranwale posters on HP buses: Jai Ram flags law & order issue, CM Sukhu to take it up with Punjab

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur says youth of neighboring states create ruckus in Himachal as they move around with posters of Bhindranwale on their vehicles

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur outside the state assembly in Shimla on Tuesday. (HT photo)

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Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

BJP: Himachal govt not giving satisfactory replies

Heated exchanges were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly during the question hour on Thursday as the BJP accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of not giving satisfactory replies to the questions asked by them.

Leader of the Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, joined in to accuse the government of trying to conceal the information on the pretext that “information is being collected”. Thakur also questioned if the grants were released to Mahila Mandals in Dehra only or in other places also and asked whether or not the government would provide information during the current session of the assembly. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

BJP accuses Himachal CM of targeting media freedom over 'samosa' controversy

BJP's Jai Ram Thakur alleged the Himachal government has become directionless, chaotic and dictatorial.

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.(PTI)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2025 06:52 PM IST

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Oppn ready to support Himachal govt in eradicating drug menace: Jai Ram

Jai Ram urged the state government to take the issue seriously, assuring that the opposition is committed to supporting efforts to combat drug abuse at every level

Former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur (File)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Himachal former CM questions cabinet decision of making police station in Sanjauli

If Sanjauli was to be made a police station again, then why was it made a post,” asked Thakur, while adding “chief minister has the personality of a dictator”

Himachal former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur (File)

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Published on Feb 16, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Delhi chose a double-engine govt: Jai Ram Thakur

Jai Ram emphasised that for a long time, Delhi was plagued by an atmosphere of instability and mismanagement, which has now come to an end. He criticised AAP, stating that the party, which was initially formed to fight against corruption, has ultimately “drowned in it”.

Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said that the people of Delhi have reaffirmed their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of good governance and development by giving the BJP a massive mandate. (Deepak Sansta/ HT)

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Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

‘Non-approval of DPRs’: BJP MLAs boycott Himachal budget meet

He further said that the BJP, during a legislature party meeting ahead of Budget session, will decide whether the MLAs will submit the priorities in writing to the concerned authorities or not

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Speak up in BJP forum, not publicly: Jai Ram to Dhawala

Jai Ram Thakur cautions Dehra leader and former minister Dhawala, who had recently criticised his own party for ignoring “old leaders”

Leader of opposition in the Himachal Pradesh assembly and former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur. (File)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Himchal govt afraid of facing Opposition: Jai Ram

Jai Ram, while speaking to the media in Dharamshala, criticised the Congress government for lacking the courage to face the opposition over its performance in the last two years.

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

₹25 crore spent on celebrations even as Himachal govt has no feat to list: Jai Ram

In a press conference held in Shimla, Thakur alleged that the government spent more than ₹25 crores in celebrating the two-year tenure

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the media on Thursday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Jai Ram Thakur’s ‘dislodge Holy Lodge’ jibe draws Vikramaditya Singh’s retort

Jai Ram Thakur criticizes CM Sukhu for alleged Congress factionalism, claiming the 'Holy Lodge' is sidelined, while ministers deny infighting and corruption claims.

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh (File)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Release start-ups budget: Jai Ram to Himachal govt

Jai Ram Thakur emphasised that it has been over 18 months since the government took office, yet no youths in the state have benefited from the scheme while demanding answers regarding when the youth of the state would begin receiving the benefits promised under the start-up scheme.

Leader of the opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday questioned the Congress government’s commitment to its election promise of implementing a start-up scheme and criticised the current government for not delivering on its guarantee. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Congress govt hastily enforced universal cartons for apple: Jai Ram

“The Sukhu government made universal cartons mandatory for apple purchase without full preparation. All the gardeners already have thousands of telescopic cartons lying with them, which cost lakhs of rupees,” Jai Ram said.

The Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday claimed that it was during the BJP government that the initiative was taken to sell apples in universal cartons. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

BJP will win all three bypolls with huge margin: Jai Ram Thakur

Thakur while addressing a press conference in Nalagarh, where BJP has fielded former Independent legislator KL Thakur, said that the state government is trying to take away the support of the BJP

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur (HHT Photo)

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Published on Jul 08, 2024 06:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Himachal bypolls a result of CM’s dictatorship, says Jai Ram

Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur questions CM Sukhu on bypolls, alleges dictatorship. CM Sukhu criticizes BJP's Ashish Sharma as a contractor, not a public servant.

Himachal assembly leader of Opposition campaigning in Dehra. (HT)

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Updated on Jul 03, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

BJP daydreaming of coming back to power using lies: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was canvassing for Congress’ Dehra assembly bypoll candidate and his wife Kamlesh Thakur

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu being welcomed during his rally at Dehra, Himachal. (HT)

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Updated on Jul 01, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Himachal speaker warns Jai Ram Thakur of contempt action over public remarks on his decisions

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said he would be compelled to initiate contempt proceedings against Jai Ram Thakur id he continues to make public statements against the chair

Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania. (HT File)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Jai Ram Thakur's statement on appointment of CPS contempt of court: Himachal CM Sukhu

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Published on Jun 23, 2024 03:35 PM IST

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Himachal: BJP draws up fresh strategy, may field former Independents in bypolls

Former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over the meeting at Himachal Pradesh-run Circuit House –The Wily’s Park

BJP also discussed about the recent bypolls where they fielded all six Congress rebels but were able to grab only two seats--Dharamshala and Barsar. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Tricolour flying proudly because of Modi: Thakur

The leader of Opposition said, “Because of Narendra Modi, today the dream of ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, ek Pradhan’ has been fulfilled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and our beloved tricolour is flying proudly all over the country.”

Former Himachal chief minister and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur in Dharamshala on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 20, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Need to save country from ‘jumlas’: Vikramaditya Singh

Vikramaditya invoked his father and six-time CM Virbhadra Singhs, saying he has made a huge contribution to development of Mandi and gifted the district an IIT and medical college

Congress Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Vikramaditya Singh during his election rally in Kullu. (PTI)

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Updated on May 17, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Himachal: Central government had increased import duty on apples, says Jai Ram

Jai Ram highlighted the significant impact of Modi’s policies, particularly in rural areas, where the increase in import duty on apples provided relief to local orchardists

Leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur and BJP candidate from Shimla parliamentary Constituency Suresh Kashyap during the road show at Kotkhai in Shimla district, Shimla on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 04, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

BJP will get public’s answer on June 4: Himachal CM Sukhu

CM Sukhu, while talking to the media in Nadaun in Hamirpur, said that Jai Ram should be patient as BJP will get the public’s answer on June

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (HT File)

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Updated on May 02, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Country has decided that only Modi will come: Jai Ram Thakur

The Leader of the Opposition said after seeing the ten years of work of Narendra Modi, the people of the country are saying in one voice that only Modi will come

Former chief minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur (HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Congress closed thousands of institutions in Himachal: Jai Ram

During a Panna Pramukh conference organised at Karsog in Mandi district, he said every Panna Pramukh will give boost to the BJP from his/her Panna and will support in making Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur during the election campaign rally at Karsog area of Mandi on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Modi made Chamba an aspirational district: Jai Ram Thakur

Thakur was in Chamba campaigning for BJP candidate Rajeev Bhardwaj for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Former Himachal chief minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Jai Ram accuses Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu of corruption, Pratibha Singh hits back

Jai Ram said BJP has already made a written complaint to the Election Commission. Party will again complain since Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announced to pay ₹1,500 monthly honorarium

Leader of Opposition in Himachal Jai Ram Thakur. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

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Jai Ram’s statements drew a sharp reaction from Sukhu; “Jai Ram Thakur talks about patriotism and himself was dancing during the national mourning; after the terrorist attack, the whole country was immersed in grief, Jai Ram was dancing,” he said

Accusing the BJP of politicising the issue, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had on Sunday said that his government was open to any form of investigation into Negi’s death.

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur says the BJP took ₹28,744-crore loan in five years but Congress broke all records; ‘Sukh ki sarkar’ will be remembered for taking loans, he says

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur says youth of neighboring states create ruckus in Himachal as they move around with posters of Bhindranwale on their vehicles

Heated exchanges were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly during the question hour on Thursday as the BJP accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of not giving satisfactory replies to the questions asked by them.

BJP's Jai Ram Thakur alleged the Himachal government has become directionless, chaotic and dictatorial.

Jai Ram urged the state government to take the issue seriously, assuring that the opposition is committed to supporting efforts to combat drug abuse at every level

If Sanjauli was to be made a police station again, then why was it made a post,” asked Thakur, while adding “chief minister has the personality of a dictator”

Jai Ram emphasised that for a long time, Delhi was plagued by an atmosphere of instability and mismanagement, which has now come to an end. He criticised AAP, stating that the party, which was initially formed to fight against corruption, has ultimately “drowned in it”.

He further said that the BJP, during a legislature party meeting ahead of Budget session, will decide whether the MLAs will submit the priorities in writing to the concerned authorities or not

Jai Ram Thakur cautions Dehra leader and former minister Dhawala, who had recently criticised his own party for ignoring “old leaders”

Jai Ram, while speaking to the media in Dharamshala, criticised the Congress government for lacking the courage to face the opposition over its performance in the last two years.

In a press conference held in Shimla, Thakur alleged that the government spent more than ₹25 crores in celebrating the two-year tenure

Jai Ram Thakur criticizes CM Sukhu for alleged Congress factionalism, claiming the 'Holy Lodge' is sidelined, while ministers deny infighting and corruption claims.

Jai Ram Thakur emphasised that it has been over 18 months since the government took office, yet no youths in the state have benefited from the scheme while demanding answers regarding when the youth of the state would begin receiving the benefits promised under the start-up scheme.

“The Sukhu government made universal cartons mandatory for apple purchase without full preparation. All the gardeners already have thousands of telescopic cartons lying with them, which cost lakhs of rupees,” Jai Ram said.

Thakur while addressing a press conference in Nalagarh, where BJP has fielded former Independent legislator KL Thakur, said that the state government is trying to take away the support of the BJP

Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur questions CM Sukhu on bypolls, alleges dictatorship. CM Sukhu criticizes BJP's Ashish Sharma as a contractor, not a public servant.

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was canvassing for Congress’ Dehra assembly bypoll candidate and his wife Kamlesh Thakur

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said he would be compelled to initiate contempt proceedings against Jai Ram Thakur id he continues to make public statements against the chair

Jai Ram Thakur's statement on appointment of CPS contempt of court: Himachal CM Sukhu

Former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over the meeting at Himachal Pradesh-run Circuit House –The Wily’s Park

The leader of Opposition said, “Because of Narendra Modi, today the dream of ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, ek Pradhan’ has been fulfilled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and our beloved tricolour is flying proudly all over the country.”

Vikramaditya invoked his father and six-time CM Virbhadra Singhs, saying he has made a huge contribution to development of Mandi and gifted the district an IIT and medical college

Jai Ram highlighted the significant impact of Modi’s policies, particularly in rural areas, where the increase in import duty on apples provided relief to local orchardists

CM Sukhu, while talking to the media in Nadaun in Hamirpur, said that Jai Ram should be patient as BJP will get the public’s answer on June

The Leader of the Opposition said after seeing the ten years of work of Narendra Modi, the people of the country are saying in one voice that only Modi will come

During a Panna Pramukh conference organised at Karsog in Mandi district, he said every Panna Pramukh will give boost to the BJP from his/her Panna and will support in making Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the

Thakur was in Chamba campaigning for BJP candidate Rajeev Bhardwaj for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Jai Ram said BJP has already made a written complaint to the Election Commission. Party will again complain since Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announced to pay ₹1,500 monthly honorarium

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