Jairam Thakur

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday said that the BJP will fight hard against the state Congress government's "Tughlaqi" orders of closing down of several institutions started under his dispensation. A continuous process of closure of hundreds of institutions opened by the previous BJP government for "public welfare" is underway and the BJP will restore these institutions with the help of the public through a signature campaign, he asserted. Addressing the State Working Committee, he said that BJP lost the previous state election by a margin of 0.9 per cent, and that this was the first ever time in the state's history that a government was formed on the back of such a slim margin. "It will not last long." Highlighting the previous BJP governments works, he said they were successful in getting the state a Bulk Pharma park, a medical device park, AIIMS, medical colleges, and also managed to construct 5,000 km of roads. He said that

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has retained his Seraj assembly seat in Mandi district, defeating nearest Congress rival Chet Ram by a significant margin of 31,788 votes. Thakur has won the seat for the sixth time. A total of six candidates were in fray from the seat. The BJP leader has managed to hold onto his seat even though the party lost power to the Congress in the state. The Congress has won 40 seats in the 68-member assembly in the state. The BJP has won 23 and is leading in two. An astute politician, Thakur loves to keep low profile. During the election campaign, he sought votes in the name of development and works of the double-engine government. He had said the BJP would get a clear majority and change the tradition or "Riwaz" of people voting governments out every five years in the state.

Conceding defeat in Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday tendered his resignation to the governor, official sources said. The governor has accepted his resignation, they said. With the Congress set to cross the majority mark in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the chief minister earlier said he respected the mandate and was going to hand over his resignation to the governor.

With the Congress set to cross the majority mark in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur Thursday said he respects the mandate and was going to hand over his resignation to the governor. "I respect the mandate. In a short while, I am going to hand over my resignation to the governor," Thakur told reporters here. The Congress on Thursday appeared to be heading to achieve majority in Himachal Pradesh as it surged ahead of the BJP, winning 16 seats and leading in 23 others. According to the latest results and trends, the ruling BJP had registered a win on 13 seats and was leading in as many others. Three Independents have also emerged victorious. Himachal Pradesh has not voted any incumbent government to power since 1985.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Wednesday held a roadshow in favour of some BJP candidates in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. The chief minister, who has been campaigning in the Delhi civic polls, will address four public meetings in Ashok Vihar, Shastri Nagar, Shalimar Bagh and Rohini on Thursday. Thakur held the roadshow from Mata Rameshwari Nagar in Tikona Park to Dev Nagar in Karol Bagh. Himachal Pradesh BJP president Suresh Kashyap was also present during the campaign in the national capital, where a large number of Himachalis reside. The BJP is seeking to retain power in the civic body and facing a stiff challenge from the Aam Aadmi Party, which governs Delhi. Municipal polls in Delhi will be held on December 4.

The opposition Congress on Saturday released a "chargesheet" against the Jai Ram Thakur-led BJP regime in Himachal Pradesh, with a senior party leader terming it a "government of mafias". The Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, Mukesh Agnihotri, alleged that a multi-crore pipe purchase scam took place in the IPH Department and jobs were "sold" during the Thakur government. A commission of inquiry will be constituted if the Congress is voted to power in the hill state, he added as he termed the BJP regime a "government of mafias". The chairman of the Congress campaign committee for the state Assembly polls, Sukhvinder Sukhu, said anyone, be it a minister or bureaucrat, will be put behind bars if found guilty of the "scams". Chairman of AICC media and publicity department Pawan Khera accompanied by AICC spokesperson Alka Lamba released a 23-page chargesheet in which several accusations have been levelled against the Thakur government. It has been alleged in the chargesheet t

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 23 development projects worth about Rs 62 crore for the Kinnaur Assembly constituency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on October 13, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Saturday. This will be Modi's second visit to the hill state in nine days. Earlier, he visited Bilaspur and Kullu districts on October 5. In a statement, Thakur said the prime minister will address a public meeting at the famous Chamba Chowgan during his visit. The prime minister will also inaugurate 180 MW Bajoli hydro electric project, lay foundation stones of 48 MW Chanju-III hydro electric project and 30.5 MW Deothal Chanju hydro electric project, the chief minister said, adding that Modi will also launch Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) on October 13.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, presided over the commemoration of 75 years of coming in the existence of the Himachal Pradesh Programme titled Pragatisheel Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Friday said that despite challenges, the government has been successful in accelerating development in every area of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday hailed the Centre's decision to approve the 'Agnipath' scheme for the recruitment of youth in the Armed Forces.

'Garib Kalyan Sammelan', a public programme marking the completion of eight year, is being organised across the country

He was replying to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur's "Delhi's model is not acceptable in Himachal" comment

Extending his greeting on Himachal Day to the people of the state, Home Minister Shah on Friday said Jairam Thakur-led govt not only doing development in the state but is also cherishing the culture.

The chief minister also requested Sitharaman for providing special central assistance for Mandi airport

Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur said that there is a possibility of an increase in the number of Covid-19 as the peak is yet to come in the state.

Four years and four defeats later, Jai Ram Thakur's report card may not appear to be great.

Himachal Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Tuesday dismissed speculation about a change of leadership in the state and said that his visit to Delhi was a scheduled organisational meeting.

We will try to meet the expectations of the people of Himachal Pradesh and our dream of a Congress-free Himachal Pradesh has been realised, says Jairam Thakur

Thakur is an MLA from Seraj in Mandi district