BJP Names Prem Kumar Dhumal as CM Candidate in Himachal Pradesh

PK Dhumal, a veteran party leader in the hill state, has been chief minister of Himachal Pradesh twice already.

The Bharatiya Janata Party declared Prem Kumar Dhumal as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh assembly elections.

BJP chief Amit Shah made the announcement at a public meeting on 31 October, putting to rest speculation over the party's choice for the top post.