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Who is Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur was a cricketer before he entered politics. He played for the Himachal Pradesh cricket team and also played one international match for the Indian cricket team in 2000. Thakur was involved in the administration of cricket in Himachal Pradesh and served as the President of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) from 2000 to 2017. Under his leadership, the HPCA made significant progress in the development of cricket infrastructure in the state, and several young cricketers from Himachal Pradesh went on to represent the Indian cricket team.
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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
The condition of roads is bad in the entire state and the chief minister's assembly constituency Nadaun is no exception, he said
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
Thakur further asserted that the allegations against Siddaramaiah reflect a larger issue with the Congress government
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
Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi submitted Privilege Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for posting expunged remarks made by Anurag Thakur
Anurag Thakur triggered a row on Tuesday during his Lok Sabha speech by apparently targeting Rahul Gandhi by making veiled references to his caste
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
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
BJP leader Anurag Thakur said the Congress leader now has power with responsibility and 'absentee landlordism will not work'
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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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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
Union Minister Anurag Thakur and industry leaders paid tributes to the late media veteran and remembered his invaluable contribution to the field
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
The Congress also said that Thakur was following the footsteps of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
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
West Bengal minister and TMC spokesperson Shashi Panja refuted the allegations made by Thakur and accused him of "suffering from illusion"
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