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Himachal Election Result 2022 LIVE: Congress wins, party credits Priyanka-Rahul

Summary

For 37 years, voters in Himachal Pradesh have not re-elected the ruling party for a second term. That trend continued in 2022, as the counting of votes for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections put the Congress party back in the driver's seat. The BJP was unable to overcome the anti-incumbency factor. The stakes were higher for the Congress party, which had been on a losing spree for over two years. Currently, the party is in power only in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, both of which will face elections in 2023. Watch this space for the Himachal 2022 mandate as it unfolds...

05:15 PM (IST) Dec 08

Congress gains majority in Himachal

The Congress has gained a majority in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, winning 38 of the 68 seats and leading in two more.

Latest Leads + Results in Himachal

Congress: 40
BJP: 25
Others: 3

04:42 PM (IST) Dec 08

Every promise made to the public will be fulfilled: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi thanks people of Himachal Pradesh for a "decisive victory"

04:24 PM (IST) Dec 08

Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra also helped in getting the mandate in Himachal Pradesh. We also had the blessings of Sonia Gandhi: Mallikarjun Kharge

Latest Leads + Results in Himachal

Congress: 39
BJP: 26
Others: 3

03:44 PM (IST) Dec 08

CM Jairam Thakur to submit resignation letter to Governor shortly

Chief Minister Jairam Thakur to submit his resignation letter to the Governor soon

Latest Leads + Results in Himachal

Congress: 39
BJP: 26
Others: 3

02:02 PM (IST) Dec 08

'Priyankaji did a great job...'

Congress is sending Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel to Himachal Pradesh on Thursday as the mandate becomes clearer in the hill state. Also accompanying him will be senior leaders Rajeev Shukla and Bhupinder Hooda.

Shukla told media persons, "It is a victory of the people even though the results are still coming in. If the Congress wins with the blessings of God, we will do everything possible for the people of Himachal Pradesh. Priyankaji (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra) worked really hard," he said.

Shukla said Priyanka Gandhi took the reins of the campaign in her hands and did a great job with it.

Latest Leads + Results in Himachal

Congress: 40
BJP: 25
Others: 3

01:39 PM (IST) Dec 08

Congress to take winning MLAs to resort in Chhattisgarh

The Congress party has decided to take its winning MLAs to a resort in Chhattisgarh via Chandigarh.

Latest Trends in Himachal

Congress: 40
BJP: 25
Others: 3

01:02 PM (IST) Dec 08

8 constituencies are critical

In Himachal Pradesh, 8 constituencies are critical.

The Congress party's lead in 5 constituencies is less than 1000

BJP's lead is less than 1000 in 3 constituencies. The next hour is critical.

Latest Trends in Himachal

BJP: 27
Congress: 38
AAP: 0
Others: 3

12:39 PM (IST) Dec 08

Congress surges ahead; to move new MLA to Chandigarh

The Congress has surged ahead of the BJP leading on 39 out of the 68 seats

Latest Trends in Himachal

BJP: 26
Congress: 39
AAP: 0
Others: 3

The Congress has directed its leaders who are assured of victory to start moving to Chandigarh.

12:25 PM (IST) Dec 08

Apple farmers endorse Congress

Congress advances in constituencies where apple farmers have significant influence. Congress candidates are ahead in Shimla, Shimla Rural, Rohuru and Theog constituencies

Latest Trends in Himachal

BJP: 27
Congress: 38
AAP: 0
Others: 3

11:24 AM (IST) Dec 08

Independents may play kingmaker in Himachal

Independents may play kingmaker in Himachal Pradesh, as the battle between Congress and the BJP heads for a photo finish. As per the latest trends, the Congress party is seen to be gaining 13 seats compared to the 2017 mandate.

Latest Trends in Himachal

BJP: 30
Congress: 35
AAP: 0
Others: 3

11:07 AM (IST) Dec 08