Himachal Pradesh Election Result 2022 Highlights: Congress won 40 seats, BJP 25 and Independents 3 in the 68-member Assembly. The Aam Aadmi Party, which had had fielded candidates in 67 seats, failed to open its account.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge praised the people of Himachal Pradesh and his party's leaders for Congress' victory. Rahul Gandhi tweeted the party would keep all of its promises.
The newly elected MLAs of the Congress will meet in Shimla on Friday, and it's likely that they will approve a resolution allowing the Congress president to choose the CLP leader.
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Himachal Pradesh Election Results Updates: Congress to meet newly-elected MLAs on Friday
Rajeev Shukla, AICC in-charge of Himachal Pradesh, speaking on the election result said the party is pleased it has got a chance to form the government. He further stated that the party will make every effort to uphold the ten promises it made to the people of the state.
"The newly-elected Congress MLAs would meet in Shimla on Friday post-election results and decide on electing the new legislature party leader," Shukla told PTI
"The party is sending two observers -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and senior leader Bhupinder Hooda-- along with me. We will be travelling to Shimla tomorrow where all the party MLAs have been called," Shukla said.
Your hard work paid off: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to party leaders & workers on Congress win
AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the Congress party winning the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections with a strong majority, said the victory is due to the efforts of the party leaders and workers.
She tweeted, “Heartfelt thanks and greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh for giving mandate to the Indian National Congress.” She further thanked leaders and workers and said: “Your hard work paid off.”
BJP lost by less than 1% vote share, says Jairam Thakur
Himachal Pradesh outgoing chief minister Jairam Tahukur who submitted his resignation after the BJP suffered a defeat in the state assembly elections, said, "BJP lost the Himachal Pradesh polls by less than 1% vote share, and Congress won with least vote share in the state's history. But I respect the poll results. Hope Congress elects their CM soon & starts working for the state."
Divided opposition helps BJP but overdependence on Narendra Modi a worry
In Himachal Pradesh, Congress appears to be a comfortable winner. While the charisma of PM Modi and his relentless campaigns are the biggest assets for the BJP, the Himachal result indicates that the saffron party is becoming heavily dependent on the PM.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results Updates: Congress in comfortable position
All of Himachal election results are not in, but the Congress appeared to be perched comfortably and was ahead in 39 of the state’s 68 assembly seats, while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led in 26.
6-time Congress MLA Asha Kumari tastes defeat in Dalhousie
With a margin of 9,918 votes, BJP candidate D S Thakur defeated six-term Congress MLA Asha Kumari for the Dalhousie assembly seat in Himachal Pradesh.
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Rahul Gandhi thanks Himachal people, says 'all promises will be fulfilled'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his sincere gratitude for the people of Himachal Pradesh, said "all promises made will be fulfilled'
"Heartfelt thanks to the people of Himachal Pradesh for this decisive victory. Hearty congratulations to all Congress workers and leaders. Your hard work and dedication really deserves the best wishes for this victory. I assure again, every promise made to the public will be fulfilled at the earliest," RahulGandhi tweeted in Hindi.
Not worried about poaching, says Congress' Pratibha Singh
Pratibha V Singh, Himachal Pradesh Congress President, speaking on poll results in the state told ANI, "It is a very emotional moment for me as I can see the same kind of support from people as it was for late Virbhadra Singh. Chandigarh is easily accessible meeting point for MLAs & we are not worried about poaching."
Son Vikramaditya willing to vacate seat for mother Pratibha Singh to become CM
Vikramaditya Singh, the son of former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh and currently serving Congress MLA from Shimla (Rural), said he would like to see his mother, state Congress president Pratibha Singh, serve as the chief minister and is even willing to give up his seat to make that happen. Vikramaditya Singh defeated his closest rival, BJP candidate Ravi Kumar Mehta, by 13,860 votes today to retain his seat.
Vikramaditya said, "As son, I would like to see my mother as the chief minister, but the decision in this regard will be taken by the winning candidates and the high command." Vikramaditya claimed that his father's legacy has helped the party get a clear mandate.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results Updates: Former CM Virbhadra Singh's son Vikramaditya retains seat
Vikramaditya Singh, a current Congress MLA from Shimla (Rural) and the son of former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh, defeated the BJP's Ravi Kumar Mehta by a margin of 13,860 votes to keep his seat.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results Updates: Cong's Dhani Ram Shandil defeats son-in-law and BJP candidate Rajesh Kashyap
Veteran Congress leader Dhani Ram Shandil has retained his Solan seat in Himachal Pradesh, defeating his nearest BJP rival and son-in-law Rajesh Kashyap. Shandil defeated Kashyap by a margin of 3,858 votes.
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Himachal Pradesh minister Sarveen Chaudhary lost the Shahpur seat in Kangra to Congress candidate Kewal Singh Pathania by a margin of 12,243 votes.
Himachal Election Results: Congress to Hold Meeting of Newly-elected HP MLAs
Congress to hold meeting of all its newly-elected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh in Chandigarh after declaration of results today, meet likely to pass resolution authorising Congress president to elect CLP leader, says AICC in charge of state Rajeev Shukla.
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Himachal Election LIVE Results: BJP Knew It Would Lose: Congress Leader Pratibha Singh
“Modi ji visited Himachal Pradesh a number of times, but could he make a dent here? BJP knew it would lose in the State and that is why PM Modi visited the state again and again: Pratibha Virbhadra Singh,” Himachal Congress President.
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Congress names probable names for Himachal Pradesh CM ; Pratibha Singh, Sukhwinder Sukhu
Congress leaders Pratibha Singh and Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu in the race for Chief Minister in Himachal Pradesh. Meeting can be held at Hotel Radisson in Chandigarh at 5 pm today Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will also reach Chandigarh at 4:30, sources added.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: Himachal Pradesh's Anti Incumbency History
-Change has been the only constant in Himachal Pradesh as no incumbent government ever returned to power in the state, except in 1985, Election Commission data analysed by News18 shows. Further, data also revealed that the state believes in giving a clear mandate, almost always.
-Between the 1993 elections and the 2012 polls, the post of the chief minister rotated between Congress’ Virbhadra Singh and BJP’s Prem Kumar Dhumal. Singh, who passed away in July 2021, was the longest serving chief minister of the state and ruled for more than 21 years — 1983-1990; 1993-1998; 2003-2007; and 2012-2017.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates:As per trends, Congress will form its government in Himachal Pradesh: Bhupinder Hooda
Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Hooda on Thursday said the Congress will form its government in Himachal Pradesh going by the present election result trends.
The Congress is inching towards victory in the hill state with it leading in 38 seats, according to data on the Election Commission website.
“As per trends, we are going to form our government in Himachal Pradesh,” Hooda told PTI.
“I would be leaving soon for Shimla along with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and AICC in-charge for Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla,” he said.
The Congress has asked Hooda, Baghel and Shukla to leave for Shimla and keep its flock of MLAs together and hold consultations for government formation there.
The Congress had campaigned extensively in Himachal Pradesh, urging voters to maintain the tradition of voting out the incumbent.
Himachal Pradesh has followed the tradition of alternating governments in the past four decades and the Congress and the BJP were directly pitted against each other in the hill state.
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Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: Sweets Being Distributed At AICC Office
Congress party workers are celebrating their lead in Himachal Pradesh, as sweets were distributed at the AICC office.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: Sweets Being Distributed At AICC Office
Congress party workers are celebrating their lead in Himachal Pradesh, as sweets were distributed at the AICC office.
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Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 Live Updates: Fireworks at Congress Office even as poaching fears loom
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Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh said "We will form a government with a full majority and our government will run for 5 years. She (Pratibha Virbhadra Singh) is one of the contenders for the CM post"
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: 'We Will Do Everything to Protect Assembly,' Congress on Shifting MLAs
We will do everything to protect democracy as BJP can do anything: Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh on being asked about shifting party MLAs out of Himachal Pradesh Congress leads in 38 seats, BJP – 26 & 1 win, & Independent – 3
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Independent candidate from Hamirpur, Ashish Sharma is leading in the Assembly constituency
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Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 Live Updates: Congress promises to return old pension scheme
The Congress steadily building a lead in Himachal Pradesh, where employees and pensioners make a sizable chunk of voters. The party has promised a return to the old pension scheme
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: BJP Wins 5 Seats
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Jai Ram Thakur wins from Seraj
Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur wins from Seraj. The 57-year-old leader has been winning in Seraj since 1998, and is a five-time legislator from the constituency, earlier known as Chachiot
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LIVE Himachal Pradesh Election Result 2022 Updates: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur takes massive lead of 20,000 votes in Seraj Assembly constituency
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur takes massive lead of 20,000 votes in Seraj Assembly constituency. The 57-year-old leader has been winning in Seraj since 1998, and is a five-time legislator from the constituency, earlier known as Chachiot.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 Live Updates: Former CM late Virbhadra Singh's son, Vikramaditya Singh leads with 7233 votes
Congress candidate from Shimla Rural and former CM late Virbhadra Singh's son, Vikramaditya Singh leading with a total of 7233 votes. Counting continues.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 Live Updates: BJP and Congress leading on 32 seats each now as the neck-to-neck fight between the two parties continue in the state.
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022 Live Updates: BJP's vote share from the votes counted so far in the state stands at 44.09%
As of now, BJP's vote share from the votes counted so far in the state stands at 44.09%, slightly above Congress which has 42.64% share. In the previous Assembly election in 2017, BJP had secured a 48.79% vote share, while for Congress this figure stood at 41.68%.
