Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leading the 27-party opposition alliance, announced on Friday that the decision regarding the Prime Ministerial candidate for the INDIA bloc would be deferred until after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at the launch event of the party’s poll manifesto, Gandhi emphasized that the electoral battle…
Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau. In a recent development, the Election Commission has stirred controversy by issuing a show-cause notice to Atishi, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), following her assertions regarding an alleged BJP proposition. Atishi, who serves as a Delhi minister, criticized the Election Commission’s actions, questioning its impartiality and suggesting…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a significant development in the investigation of the Dera Kar Sewa Chief Baba Tarsem Singh murder case, the Nanakmatta police in district Udham Singh Nagar have arrested four suspects, shedding light on the intricate planning behind the heinous crime. However, the prime suspects, Sarabjit Singh Mianwind and Amarjeet Singh remain…
Himalaya Harbinger, National bureau. In a notable trend, a slew of politicians facing accusations of corruption has found refuge within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks since 2014, a development raising eyebrows and inviting scrutiny. A thorough analysis reveals a sequence of events where these politicians, regardless of their party affiliations, have sought shelter under…
Since 2014, as many as 25 prominent politicians facing action from Central agencies for alleged corruption have crossed over to the BJP. They cut across party lines: 10 are from the Congress; four each from NCP and Shiv Sena; three from TMC; two from TDP; and one each from SP and YSRCP. Three of the…
Himalaya Harbinger, National bureau. In a notable trend, a slew of politicians facing accusations of corruption has found refuge within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks since 2014, a development raising eyebrows and inviting scrutiny. A thorough analysis reveals a sequence of events where these politicians, regardless of their party affiliations, have sought shelter…
Congress is yet to announce name of its candidate in party’s stronghold Amethi seat in Uttar Pradesh but Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra said the people of Amethi expect him to fight the Lok Sabha elections against BJP’s Smriti Irani. Vadra, the husband of Priyanka Gandhi, said the people of Amethi are not happy with…
Rhetoric may be the norm during poll season but Congress sources say that Rahul putting the BJP number below half than what its target – something reiterated by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at the rally – was not election hyperbole but based on internal surveys and inputs from bureaucracy, academicians and industry leaders. Congress leaders…
Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau. Former Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam faced expulsion from the party shortly after submitting his resignation letter, citing orchestrated actions. The decision, approved by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, came amidst complaints of indiscipline and anti-party statements by Nirupam. Expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s decision to allow the Shiv Sena (UBT) to claim…
Himalaya Harbinger, National Bureau. Former Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam faced expulsion from the party shortly after submitting his resignation letter, citing orchestrated actions. The decision, approved by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, came amidst complaints of indiscipline and anti-party statements by Nirupam. Expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s decision to allow the Shiv Sena (UBT) to…
