5:15 PM IST
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
4:42 PM IST
Every promise made to the public will be fulfilled: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi thanks people of Himachal Pradesh for a "decisive victory"
हिमाचल प्रदेश की जनता को इस निर्णायक जीत के लिए दिल से धन्यवाद।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2022
सभी कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं और नेताओं को हार्दिक बधाई। आपका परिश्रम और समर्पण इस विजय की शुभकामनाओं का असली हकदार है।
फिर से आश्वस्त करता हूं, जनता को किया हर वादा जल्द से जल्द निभाएंगे।
4:24 PM IST
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
3:44 PM IST
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
2:02 PM IST
'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
1:39 PM IST
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
1:02 PM IST
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
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
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
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
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 31
Congress: 34
AAP: 0
Others: 3
9:54 AM IST
Candidates who are leading include Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur from Seraj, BJP's Puran Chand from Darang, Chetan Bragata, son of former minister Narender Bragata, from Jubbal Kotkhai, Anil Sharma, son of former Union minister Sukhram, from Mandi Sadar and Congress' Jagat Singh Negi, a former deputy speaker, from Kinnaur.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 32
Congress: 33
Others 3
9:28 AM IST
Congress crosses halfway mark in early trends
AAP has drawn a blank so far in the Himachal Pradesh election. Voteshare analysis in Himachal Pradesh shows that while the Congress has been able to garner 40.8 per cent of the votes, over 44% votes have been secured by the BJP. The AAP has gained 1.08 per cent of the votes
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 30
Congress: 36
Others 2
9:02 AM IST
Congress party's Vikramaditya Singh leading in Shimla Rural Constituency. He is the son of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 32
Congress: 33
Others 3
8:55 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh said that Congress will win 41 seats in Himachal Pradesh.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 33
Congress: 34
Others 1
8:43 AM IST
BJP takes slender lead
Chief Minister Jairam Thakur is leading in the Seraj constituency.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 36
Congress: 32
Others: 2
8:31 AM IST
Congress ahead!
Congress has taken a slender lead in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 21
Congress: 23
AAP: 0
Others: 0
8:20 AM IST
Himachal heading for a photo finish
Himachal mandate seems to be heading for a photo finish
BJP: 13
Congress: 12
AAP: 0
Others: 0
8:07 AM IST
Initial trends: Close fight in Himachal
In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading on two seats while Congress is leading in one seat
BJP: 2
Congress: 1
AAP: 0
Others: 0
8:03 AM IST
Counting of votes is underway
The counting of votes is underway in Himachal Pradesh. Postal ballots are being counted first
7:34 AM IST
Strong rooms have been opened in Himachal Pradesh
Strong rooms have been opened in Himachal Pradesh. Election Commission Officials have said that all preparations to conduct the counting of votes are complete
7:11 AM IST
Congress to move winning MLAs to resort: Party sources
Even before the first votes are counted in the Himachal Pradesh election, the Congress party has already begun behind-the-scenes activity to protect its newly-elected MLAs. Considering that a number of exit polls predicted a close battle in the state between the BJP and the Congress party, the Congress intends to shift its winning Himachal MLAs to resorts.
According to sources, the party intends to act quickly if the BJP is seen to be falling short of the majority.
The strategy was devised at a meeting held at the PCC headquarters, sources said, adding that the party wants to prevent the poaching of its MLAs.
Therefore, the winning Congress MLAs will be transferred from the state to resorts in Rajasthan or Chhattisgarh, where the Grand Old Party is still in power.
Sources further said that if nobody had a majority, the Congress party would try to form an alliance with either independents or AAP.
6:58 AM IST
Will BJP change the 'Riwaaj' in Himachal?
The Himachal Pradesh verdict will be keenly watched. If exit polls are to be believed, the political dynamics in the state, which has not given a ruling party a second term in the last 37 years, could change.
Powered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personalised campaign and the party's slogan, "Raj nahin, riwaaj badlega", the BJP hopes to break the trend that has been going on since 1985.
In the 2017 assembly elections, the BJP won 44 seats and the Congress 21. The CPI-M had won one seat while two went to independent candidates.
5:15 PM IST:
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
4:42 PM IST:
Rahul Gandhi thanks people of Himachal Pradesh for a "decisive victory"
हिमाचल प्रदेश की जनता को इस निर्णायक जीत के लिए दिल से धन्यवाद।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2022
सभी कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं और नेताओं को हार्दिक बधाई। आपका परिश्रम और समर्पण इस विजय की शुभकामनाओं का असली हकदार है।
फिर से आश्वस्त करता हूं, जनता को किया हर वादा जल्द से जल्द निभाएंगे।
4:24 PM IST:
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
3:44 PM IST:
Chief Minister Jairam Thakur to submit his resignation letter to the Governor soon
Latest Leads + Results in Himachal
Congress: 39
BJP: 26
Others: 3
2:02 PM IST:
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
1:39 PM IST:
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
1:02 PM IST:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 31
Congress: 34
AAP: 0
Others: 3
9:54 AM IST:
Candidates who are leading include Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur from Seraj, BJP's Puran Chand from Darang, Chetan Bragata, son of former minister Narender Bragata, from Jubbal Kotkhai, Anil Sharma, son of former Union minister Sukhram, from Mandi Sadar and Congress' Jagat Singh Negi, a former deputy speaker, from Kinnaur.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 32
Congress: 33
Others 3
9:28 AM IST:
AAP has drawn a blank so far in the Himachal Pradesh election. Voteshare analysis in Himachal Pradesh shows that while the Congress has been able to garner 40.8 per cent of the votes, over 44% votes have been secured by the BJP. The AAP has gained 1.08 per cent of the votes
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 30
Congress: 36
Others 2
9:03 AM IST:
Congress party's Vikramaditya Singh leading in Shimla Rural Constituency. He is the son of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 32
Congress: 33
Others 3
8:55 AM IST:
Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh said that Congress will win 41 seats in Himachal Pradesh.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 33
Congress: 34
Others 1
8:43 AM IST:
Chief Minister Jairam Thakur is leading in the Seraj constituency.
Latest trends in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 36
Congress: 32
Others: 2
8:32 AM IST:
Congress has taken a slender lead in Himachal Pradesh
BJP: 21
Congress: 23
AAP: 0
Others: 0
8:20 AM IST:
Himachal mandate seems to be heading for a photo finish
BJP: 13
Congress: 12
AAP: 0
Others: 0
8:09 AM IST:
In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading on two seats while Congress is leading in one seat
BJP: 2
Congress: 1
AAP: 0
Others: 0
8:03 AM IST:
The counting of votes is underway in Himachal Pradesh. Postal ballots are being counted first
7:51 AM IST:
Strong rooms have been opened in Himachal Pradesh. Election Commission Officials have said that all preparations to conduct the counting of votes are complete
7:20 AM IST:
Even before the first votes are counted in the Himachal Pradesh election, the Congress party has already begun behind-the-scenes activity to protect its newly-elected MLAs. Considering that a number of exit polls predicted a close battle in the state between the BJP and the Congress party, the Congress intends to shift its winning Himachal MLAs to resorts.
According to sources, the party intends to act quickly if the BJP is seen to be falling short of the majority.
The strategy was devised at a meeting held at the PCC headquarters, sources said, adding that the party wants to prevent the poaching of its MLAs.
Therefore, the winning Congress MLAs will be transferred from the state to resorts in Rajasthan or Chhattisgarh, where the Grand Old Party is still in power.
Sources further said that if nobody had a majority, the Congress party would try to form an alliance with either independents or AAP.
6:58 AM IST:
The Himachal Pradesh verdict will be keenly watched. If exit polls are to be believed, the political dynamics in the state, which has not given a ruling party a second term in the last 37 years, could change.
Powered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personalised campaign and the party's slogan, "Raj nahin, riwaaj badlega", the BJP hopes to break the trend that has been going on since 1985.
In the 2017 assembly elections, the BJP won 44 seats and the Congress 21. The CPI-M had won one seat while two went to independent candidates.
