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Harish Rawat Declares He Won't Contest Uttarakhand CM Post, Stirring Congress Intrigue
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:34 PM
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Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat announced he will not seek the chief ministerial post ahead of the state's elections, deepening speculation within the Congress party.
Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat has announced that he will not contest the chief ministerial post ahead of the upcoming state elections.
The former leader said he would focus on supporting the party's chosen candidate and would not seek the top position.
His decision has intensified speculation within the Congress party about who will lead the state after the polls.
The announcement comes as the party prepares to field a candidate for the Uttarakhand assembly elections scheduled for early 2025.
The former leader said he would focus on supporting the party's chosen candidate and would not seek the top position.
His decision has intensified speculation within the Congress party about who will lead the state after the polls.
The announcement comes as the party prepares to field a candidate for the Uttarakhand assembly elections scheduled for early 2025.