Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Confident in Upcoming Elections
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed confidence in winning the upcoming elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and the Kedarnath bypolls. He believes that people will choose a “double-engine government” in both states, which refers to the same party governing both the state and central government.
CM Dhami stated, “The people of Maharashtra and Jharkhand will choose a double-engine government. We will continue to advance the development being carried out in the country and the states under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.” He emphasized that voters in these regions would favor the BJP-led government.
Kedarnath Bypoll and Election Dates
The Kedarnath bypoll is scheduled for November 20, with the vote count on November 23. Rajiv Kumar announced the dates for the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Jharkhand will vote in two phases on November 13 and 20, while Maharashtra will have a single-phase election on November 20. The vote count for both states will occur on November 23.
Doubts Revealed
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath.
Pushkar Singh Dhami -: Pushkar Singh Dhami is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Double-engine government -: A ‘double-engine government’ refers to the same political party being in power at both the state and central government levels, which is believed to lead to better coordination and development.
Bypolls -: Bypolls, or by-elections, are elections held to fill political offices that have become vacant between general elections.
Kedarnath -: Kedarnath is a town in Uttarakhand, famous for the Kedarnath Temple, a major Hindu pilgrimage site.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a large state in western India, known for its capital city Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its rich mineral resources and tribal culture.