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Who is Anurag Thakur?

Anurag Thakur

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Who is Anurag Thakur?

Anurag Thakur is an Indian politician, and cricket administrator and is a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha since 2019. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and represents the Hamirpur constituency in the state of Himachal Pradesh. He currently serves as the Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
 
Thakur was born on October 24, 1974, in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. His father, Prem Kumar Dhumal, is a former Chief Minister of the state. Thakur completed his schooling at Dayanand Public School in Shimla and later graduated from the Doaba College in
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Anurag Thakur hits Congress for broken promises, says Himachal govt cheated

He said the Congress came to power in Himachal Pradesh promising subsidised power, financial aid for women, affordable milk, and job creation. But months into the Congress rule, Himachal residents

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 2:02 PM IST

Himachal govt took loans worth Rs 27,000 crore in 18 months: Anurag Thakur

The condition of roads is bad in the entire state and the chief minister's assembly constituency Nadaun is no exception, he said

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 4:27 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi promoting 'tukde tukde' ideology: Anurag Thakur attacks Cong

The BJP leader also exuded confidence in the party's victory in the Haryana Assembly elections and said, "The public of Haryana has made up their mind to elect the BJP government in Haryana

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 3:51 PM IST

Thakur seeks Siddaramaiah's resignation for impartial probe into MUDA scam

Thakur further asserted that the allegations against Siddaramaiah reflect a larger issue with the Congress government

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 10:59 AM IST

'Chai, biscuits on me': Rahul Gandhi says ED raid being planned against him

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is planning a raid against him for his 'chakravyuh' comments made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 9:10 AM IST

Cong moves Privilege Motion against PM Modi over Thakur's expunged remark

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi submitted Privilege Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for posting expunged remarks made by Anurag Thakur

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 5:14 PM IST

'Divider in-chief Rahul Gandhi': BJP defends Anurag Thakur on caste row

Anurag Thakur triggered a row on Tuesday during his Lok Sabha speech by apparently targeting Rahul Gandhi by making veiled references to his caste

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 7:01 PM IST

Anurag Thakur's caste remark 'on Rahul Gandhi' expunged; Oppn seeks apology

BJP MP from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, Anurag Thakur stoked a political row on Tuesday over his controversial Lok Sabha speech, apparently targeted at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 7:00 PM IST

PSBs' Rs 8,500 crore penalties a burden on common man: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre after data showed that 12 PSBs collected Rs 8,500 crore (approx) in penalties from customers for not maintaining average monthly balances in 5 years

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 11:46 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi enjoyed power without liability so far: Anurag Thakur in LS

BJP leader Anurag Thakur said the Congress leader now has power with responsibility and 'absentee landlordism will not work'

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

JP Nadda sworn in as Cabinet Minister; who will be BJP's next president?

Modi Government 3.0: Previously speculated candidates including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bhupender Yadav, and CR Paatil also joined Modi's Cabinet. Here are some probable candidates for the position

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Updated On : 10 Jun 2024 | 12:20 PM IST

Will keep working as BJP worker: Outgoing Union minister Anurag Thakur

In the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, Thakur was reelected to the Lower House of Parliament from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2024 | 7:05 PM IST

LS polls highlights: PM Modi begins 'dhyan' at Kanyakumari Vivekananda Rock Memorial

LS polls LIVE: From Anurag Thakur's claim of BJP crossing 400 seats in the 7th phase to JP Nadda's claim of winning 30 plus seats in West Bengal, catch all the latest updates on elections here

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Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 8:19 PM IST

Amit Shah's remarks boost Thakur's campaign, stakes high for Sukhu

Amit Shah's remarks that Hamirpur has got a ready-made minister and will not get an MP like him even if the people search with a lamp have given a boost to Thakur's campaign

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Updated On : 28 May 2024 | 1:38 PM IST

Former Indian Newspaper Society President Naresh Mohan passes away

Union Minister Anurag Thakur and industry leaders paid tributes to the late media veteran and remembered his invaluable contribution to the field

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Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 5:01 PM IST

People like Kejriwal, Sisodia, Jain never welcome in BJP: Anurag Thakur

He also accused Kejriwal of 'crushing' the Constitution by not resigning from his post despite being in jail pending trial on serious charges in the liquor excise policy case

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Updated On : 11 May 2024 | 4:19 PM IST

LS polls: Congress accuses Anurag Thakur of violating model code, moves EC

The Congress also said that Thakur was following the footsteps of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

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Updated On : 27 Apr 2024 | 10:28 PM IST

Congress' fight is only to cross 40: Anurag Thakur slams 'INDIA' bloc

Union Minister Anurag Thakur also alleged that Congress is thinking in the direction of abolishing nuclear weapons in the country, which will lead to the weakening of the nation

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2024 | 3:58 PM IST

Anurag Thakur accuses TMC in WB of providing shelter to anti-govt forces

West Bengal minister and TMC spokesperson Shashi Panja refuted the allegations made by Thakur and accused him of "suffering from illusion"

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

AIFF forms panel to probe alleged physical assault of two women footballers

Two footballers of Himachal Pradesh-based Khad FC, taking part in the Indian Women's Football (IWL) League second division, had alleged that Sharma, the owner of the club, had barged into their room

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2024 | 9:11 PM IST