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Politics of Himachal Pradesh
Overview
The key political players in Himachal Pradesh state in north-west India are the Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the 13 mountain states and is characterised by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems.
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous.
The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India. It is one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the oldest party in India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is a Hindu nationalist political party in India, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum; it is one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Indian National Congress.
The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 was passed by the Indian Parliament on 18 September 1966, separating territory from the state of Punjab, most of which formed the new state of Haryana.
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What is Politics of Himachal Pradesh?
The key political players in Himachal Pradesh state in north-west India are the Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.
What are the key concepts related to Politics of Himachal Pradesh?
The main concepts connected to Politics of Himachal Pradesh include Himachal Pradesh, India, Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.
Which exams cover Politics of Himachal Pradesh?
Politics of Himachal Pradesh is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of HPPSC.