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Congress High Command to Finalize Rajya Sabha Candidates Amid Himachal Stability

Himachal Pradesh Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan has stated that the Congress high command will finalize the party's candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, asserting there is no internal opposition. He mentioned a Congress Legislative Party meeting is scheduled for March 5 to proceed with nominations for the March 16 polls. Separately, Chauhan addressed the situation of Himachal residents stranded in tense Middle Eastern countries, confirming the state government is in contact with central ministries. He assured that stranded individuals are safe and appropriate steps will be taken through the Ministry of External Affairs when possible.

Key Points: Congress to Finalize Rajya Sabha Candidates, Says Himachal Minister

  • Congress high command to finalize Rajya Sabha candidates
  • No internal opposition in Himachal Congress
  • CLP meeting scheduled for March 5
  • State aiding citizens stranded in Middle East
  • Rajya Sabha polls for 37 seats on March 16
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Congress high command will finalise party candidates for Rajya Sabha polls: Himachal Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan

Himachal Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan states Congress high command will finalize Rajya Sabha picks, addresses party unity and stranded citizens in Middle East.

"There is no such possibility. Those who attempted such actions earlier have already left the party. - Harshwardhan Chauhan"

Shimla, March 4

Harshwardhan Chauhan, Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh, commented on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, stating that the Congress high command will finalise the party candidates, and there is no opposition in the party.

"There is no such possibility. Those who attempted such actions earlier have already left the party. This time, there is absolutely no such possibility," Chauhan said.

The Minister also said that one seat has fallen vacant and discussions regarding candidate finalisation have been held between the Chief Minister and the Himachal Pradesh Congress President with the Congress high command.

"The Rajya Sabha election is scheduled for the 16th. The Congress high command will finalise and release the list," he said.

He further informed that a Congress Legislative Party meeting has been called on March 5 at 11:00 AM in the Assembly premises. "Rajya Sabha nominations are proposed by Members of the Legislative Assembly, and signatures will be taken on the nomination papers," he said.

Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled for March 16 for 37 seats across 10 states, including Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla on Tuesday, Chauhan further mentioned that in view of the tense situation in the Middle East, many people from Himachal Pradesh are currently stranded in the region.

He said that the affected Middle Eastern countries include Abu Dhabi, Jordan, Iran, Oman, Dubai and seven to eight other nations where the situation remains tense.

He stated that the state government is in constant contact with the Union Ministry of External Affairs and Home Affairs. "We have also spoken directly to the Secretary of the Central Government. Directions have been issued, and the Chief Minister has also taken up the matter," he said.

Chauhan added that the people stranded there are safe and remain in touch with their families. "Appropriate steps will be taken through the Ministry of External Affairs at the right time," he said.

He further noted that airspace in the Middle East is currently closed. "It is difficult to comment on how the situation will evolve there. Only after the situation normalises will further issues be discussed," he said.

The Minister informed that the state government is issuing a landline number through which parents, relatives, and stranded individuals can establish contact.

"At present, no committee has been formed, but the Ministry of External Affairs is in touch with our officials. Feedback and guidelines are being issued to the state by both Ministries of the Government of India in a timely manner," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
The part about Himachalis stranded in the Middle East is more concerning than the political news. Glad the state and central govt are coordinating. Safety of our citizens abroad should be the top priority 🇮🇳. Hope they are brought home soon.
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Rohit P
"No opposition in the party" sounds a bit too idealistic. Healthy debate is good for democracy, even within a party. Hope the candidate selection process is transparent and merit-based, not just a high command diktat.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the minister handling both a domestic political issue and an international crisis. The Rajya Sabha process seems straightforward, but the situation in the Middle East is volatile. Good they have a helpline number.
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Vikram M
Typical Congress style - everything decided by the high command in Delhi. What about the opinion of local MLAs and workers? The candidate should have a strong connect with the hills, not just be a Delhi appointee.
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Kavya N
My cousin is working in Dubai and we are very worried. The news about closed airspace is scary. Thankful that the CM and MEA are on the job. Jai Himachal! 🙏 Hope for a peaceful resolution soon.

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