Uttarakhand Bjp

"Son's Future Bleak": Uttarakhand BJP Lawmaker After Gun License Revoked

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Sunday July 14, 2019

An Uttarakhand BJP lawmaker, captured on video holding weapons on his hands and mouth while dancing to a Bollywood song, had his gun licenses revoked by district authorities today.

Uttarakhand Lawmaker Seen Dancing With Guns Not Expelled Yet: BJP

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 12, 2019

After a video went viral showing him dancing while flaunting guns, the ruling BJP in Uttarakhand on Thursday clarified that its MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion, who has been suspended for an indefinite period, has not been expelled from the party so far but has been served a 10-day notice on expulsion.

Congress Tight-Lipped Over Declaration Of Candidates From Uttarakhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 23, 2019

With Monday being the last date for filing nominations in Uttarakhand, all eyes are fixed on the Congress which is yet to announce its candidates for the five seats in the state going to polls on April 11.

Three Uttarakhand BJP Leaders, Expelled Earlier, Rejoin Party

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 23, 2019

Three state leaders, who were expelled by the BJP in Uttarakhand, rejoined the party on Saturday.All the three leaders vowed to work dedicatedly for the party as well as for the success of all five party candidates in the elections.

"Why The Fuss?" BJP's BC Khanduri As Son Joins Uttarakhand Congress

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday March 16, 2019

Senior BJP leader BC Khanduri's son, Manish Khanduri, joined the Congress in the presence of party president Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Dehradun on Saturday. According to news agency PTI, the Congress is likely to field him from Pauri -- a Lok Sabha seat once held by his father -- in the upcoming general elections.

"Age-Old Practice": Uttarakhand BJP Leader Defends Distributing Cash

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

A BJP legislator in Uttarakhand who was seen on video giving cash to people in an apparent violation of the election code, as the civic polls are due on November 18, has cited age-old religious practice in his defence. On the video, BJP legislator Ganesh Joshi was seen distributing Rs 100 notes to women during a Chhath Puja celebration in his const...

BJP Investigating Sexual Harassment Charges Against Uttarakhand Leader

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2018

The BJP is looking into allegations that an Uttarakhand leader sexually harassed a former party worker, its state unit said today. "The party leadership has taken cognisance of the entire issue and appropriate action will be taken as per the set procedure," state BJP president Ajay Bhatt told PTI. Asked about the allegations against Uttarakhand BJP...

Uttarakhand BJP Leader Sacked After Party Worker Alleges Sex Harassment

India News | ANI | Sunday November 4, 2018

The BJP today sacked its Uttarakhand general secretary Sanjay Kumar after a woman party worker accused him of sexual harassment. Kumar had been a Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) campaigner before he took charge of the BJP's post in the hill state.

Uttarakhand BJP Leader To Spend Parliamentarian Fund On Building ICUs

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 3, 2018

Every parliamentarian receives Rs 5 crore per year for undertaking development works in his area.

BJP Loses UP's Kairana In Big Win For Opposition: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 31, 2018

The opposition today scored a major pick-me-up ahead of the 2019 national election, besting the BJP and its allies in important by-polls in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar. The BJP won only one of four parliamentary seats and one of 11 assembly seats in by-polls held across 10 states on Monday. After losing two parliament seats, the ruling par...

Trivendra Singh Rawat, Who Takes Charge As Uttarakhand Chief Minister Today, Faces First Challenge

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Saturday March 18, 2017

The BJP's Trivendra Singh Rawat, who had been a long-time RSS pracharak, will take oath as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand today. Mr Rawat, who had worked closely with party chief Amit Shah during the 2014 national election, has many years of experience as a minister. His name was proposed by BJP leader Prakash Pant and seconded by Satpal Maharaj...

Trivendra Singh Rawat, Close To RSS And Amit Shah, To Take Oath As Uttarakhand Chief Minister Today

India News | Reported by Nikhil Pandhi, Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Saturday March 18, 2017

Trivendra Singh Rawat, a former RSS pracharak, has been elected as the BJP's legislative party leader in Uttarakhand and will take oath as the Chief Minister today.

Will Perform Whatever Duty The Party Assigns: BJP Leader BC Khanduri

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 7, 2016

Amid ongoing speculation about BJP's chief ministerial candidate in poll-bound Uttarakhand, former Chief Minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri today said he will perform whatever duty is assigned to him by the party like a dedicated soldier.

Setback To Uttarakhand BJP, Senior Leader Narendra Rautela Joins Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 29, 2016

In what is being seen as a shot in the arm for the ruling Congress ahead of the assembly polls in Uttarakhand, influential BJP leader Narendra Rautela has joined the party along with his supporters.

BJP Demands Harish Rawat's Resignation Over Rape Allegation Against Harak Singh Rawat

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 4, 2016

Uttarakhand BJP has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Harish Rawat following allegations made by a woman in connection with a rape case lodged against BJP leader Harak Singh Rawat, saying "conspirators had no right to remain in power".