Jai Ram Thakur accuses Congress of false promises ahead of Haryana and J&K elections

SHIMLA: Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday accused Congress of resorting to false guarantees to cheat people of Haryana as well as Jammu and Kashmir in the run up to the upcoming elections, claiming that it has failed to fulfil its guarantees in Himachal Pradesh.

The leader of the opposition in the state said the Congeess was now trying to adopt the same tactics in rest of the states. He said Congress’s lies had been exposed and no one is now going to believe the party’s guarantees.

“What has happened in Himachal Pradesh is a lesson for the entire country. The Congress also takes away facilities provided by the previous govt,” he said.

PM Modi: After Himachal Pradesh, Haryana may face financial crisis if Congress forms govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his campaign for the Haryana assembly elections in Kurukshetra, alleging that the Congress' Gandhi family aims to dismantle the reservation system. He promised to protect reservations and cautioned that a Congress-led government might cause financial crises similar to those in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

54 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is grappling with road closures and power disruptions as 54 roads remain shut and 47 power schemes are affected. A 'yellow' alert for thunderstorms is in place for six districts. The state faces a 19% rain deficit this monsoon season, causing significant losses and numerous fatalities.

As stir against Shimla mosque turns violent, Himachal Pradesh govt says 'demolition definite if found illegal'

In Shimla, thousands of protesters defied prohibitory orders and clashed with police over an allegedly illegal mosque in Sanjauli. Injuries and detentions occurred during the unrest. The state government confirmed that if the mosque's construction is found illegal, it will be demolished following due legal process.