‘Will not do anything against party’: Vikramaditya Singh clarifies street vendor remarks, dismisses ‘UP model’ claims | India News – Times of India

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh has clarified his recent remarks on the street vendors issue to the Congress high command, assuring them that he remains committed to the party’s ideology. He dismissed the perception that the Uttar Pradesh model was being followed in his state as a misconception.Singh said that an all-party committee formed by…

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‘No decision taken … ‘: Congress, Himachal govt firefight after minister Vikramaditya Singh announces ‘UP-like’ diktat for shops, street vendors | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress, which had vehemently opposed the “display nameplate” diktat for eateries on the route of Kanwar Yatra by BJP-led Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments, finds itself in an embarrassing situation with party’s minister in Himachal Pradesh Vikramaditya Singh announcing a similar proposal for the state. Vikramaditya Singh, who is the state public…

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As stir against Shimla mosque turns violent, Himachal Pradesh govt says ‘demolition definite if found illegal’ | Shimla News – Times of India

SHIMLA: Defying prohibitory orders, thousands of protesters seeking demolition of an allegedly illegally constructed mosque in Sanjauli area of the state capital clashed with the police on Wednesday. The police had to resort to mild lathi charge besides using water cannons to disperse them after they broke barricades and pelted stones.A few protesters as well…

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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s Mandi win challenged in Himachal Pradesh high court | Shimla News – Times of India

Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Kangana Ranaut over a petition by Layak Ram Negi, contesting her Mandi Lok Sabha seat win. Negi alleged his nomination papers were wrongly disqualified, influencing the election outcome NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh high court on Wednesday issued a notice to Kangana Ranaut, the BJP Lok Sabha…

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‘Unfortunate’: Congress leader Vikramaditya on alleged Kangana Ranaut slap incident | Chandigarh News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An unfortunate incident occurred at Chandigarh airport on Thursday when a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official allegedly slapped BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh expressed his dismay over the incident, emphasizing the need for action against the responsible official.“It is unfortunate if these kinds of incidents are happening and should…

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Congress pits Vikramaditya against Kangana in Himachal’s Mandi, Manish Tewari fielded from Chandigarh | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress, on Saturday, announced the names of 16 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections and fielded former Union minister Manish Tewari and Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh for the Chandigarh and Mandi parliamentary seats respectively. Son of the Congress’ Himachal Pradesh unit chief Pratibha Singh, Vikramaditya, has been pitted against BJP candidate…

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Himachal Pradesh political crisis: Who is Vikramaditya Singh, minister who resigned from Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s cabinet | Shimla News – Times of India

SHIMLA: In a setback for Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, a state minister and the son of the former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, stepped down from his position on Wednesday.Vikramaditya Singh announced his decision at a press conference following the declaration of the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha election results on Tuesday. Who is…

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