Thakur's name was announced at the Bharatiya Janata Party's legislative party meet in Shimla today

"I thank everyone, central leadership...," says Himachal CM-elect Jairam Thakur

Amid speculations regarding?the appointment of the?new chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prem Kumar Dhumal has clarified that he is out of the race

Not running for chief minister's position: Prem Kumar Dhumal

Even as the meeting was going on supporters of former Himachal CM Prem Kumar Dhumal who lost the recent state polls raised slogans in his support.

Himachal elections: BJP observers hold meeting with RSS leaders

One of the chief agendas to be picked up in this meeting is the chief ministerial faces of Gujarat and Himachal.

Strengthen BJP at grass root level for 2019 victory: PM at parliamentary party meeting

Dhumal lost against Congress' Rajinder Rana in Sujanpur, after he changed his traditional constituency of Hamirpur. He was made the chief ministerial face only nine days before the polling.

Himachal Pradesh elections: Prem Kumar Dhumal loses, BJP to choose new CM face

Himachal election: India's oldest CM, Virbhadra Singh, looks for 7th term

Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal cast their votes at Rampur and Samirpur respectively.

Multiple EVM, VVPAT failures reported in Himachal Pradesh polls

The BJP on Tuesday named Dhumal as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh elections.

Congress says BJP named Dhumal its CM face out of compulsion

BJP President Amit Shah, who made the announcement, said Prem Kumar Dhumal would be the chief minister after December 18

Himachal Pradesh polls: BJP announces Prem Kumar Dhumal as party's chief ministerial candidate