Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

20 Nov 2024

Uttar Pradesh

UP woman's body found in sack; family blames Samajwadi Party 

The body of a young Dalit woman was discovered inside a sack near the Kanjara River bridge in Karhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.

20 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

UP bypolls: ECI suspends 2 cops after Akhilesh Yadav's complaint

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven police officers in Uttar Pradesh for flouting voter ID guidelines in the ongoing bypolls.

20 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

'I'm not stupid...': BJP's Vinod Tawde on cash distribution allegations

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Vinod Tawde has denied charges of distributing money to influence voters before the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

20 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

UP bypolls: BJP flags burqa voters, SP reacts

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed concerns over verifying voter identity in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, especially for those wearing burqas.

19 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Here's what Kailash Gahlot said on why he quit AAP 

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Kailash Gahlot, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

19 Nov 2024

Maharashtra

BJP leader accused of distributing cash ahead of Maharashtra polls

In a dramatic turn of events, the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Vinod Tawde and BJP candidate Rajan Naik of distributing ₹5 crore to influence voters in Maharashtra.

19 Nov 2024

AIMIM

'Create ruckus...': UP AIMIM chief's statement on Kanwariyas sparks row

Shaukat Ali, the Uttar Pradesh president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has stirred a controversy with his comments on Kanwariyas, Moneycontrol.in reported.

18 Nov 2024

Central Government

Kejriwal likens Delhi polls to 'dharamyudh,' says AAP will win

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal has likened the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections to a "dharamyudh," making an analogy with the epic battle in the Mahabharata.

17 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Atishi to handle Kailash Gahlot's departments, proposal sent to LG

All the departments handled by former Aam Aadmi Party (BJP) leader Kailash Gahlot will go to Atishi, the Delhi Chief Minister's Office announced on Sunday.

17 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'He was...pressured by BJP': AAP after Kailash Gahlot's exit

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, citing internal challenges and unfulfilled promises.

17 Nov 2024

Amravati

'Lewd gestures..hooting': Mob attacks BJP's Navneet Rana's rally

A rally led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Navneet Rana was disrupted by a mob in Khallar village, Amravati district, Maharashtra on Saturday night.

16 Nov 2024

Govinda

Govinda's health deteriorates during Jalgaon campaign; actor returns to Mumbai

Veteran Bollywood actor and politician, Govinda (60), has reportedly left the campaign trail in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, over health concerns.

16 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

EC issues notices to Congress, BJP over poll code violations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking explanations for alleged violations of the model code of conduct.

15 Nov 2024

Congress Party

Karnataka: Wine merchants call for bandh on November 20

The Federation of Wine Merchants Association Karnataka has called for a statewide bandh on November 20, protesting against alleged corruption in the state's excise department.

15 Nov 2024

Gujarat

What's the net worth of Parag Shah, Maharashtra's wealthiest candidate

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Ghatkopar East, Parag Shah, is the richest candidate in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

14 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi mayor election: Congress councilor resigns, votes for AAP

The Delhi mayoral election on Thursday was mired in chaos over the five-month tenure of the next mayor.

14 Nov 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Modi thinks I carry blank Constitution...since...he never read it: Rahul 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his allegations that the Constitution book he carries is blank.

14 Nov 2024

Basavaraj Bommai

'BJP offered ₹50cr to Congress MLAs': Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah's claim 

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to destabilize his government by offering huge bribes to Congress MLAs.

14 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani

'Misunderstood...': Ajit on row over Adani's 'presence' during BJP-NCP talks 

A day after sparking a major political controversy with his statement that industrialist Gautam Adani attended a 2019 meeting between the Nationalist Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to discuss forming a government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar clarified his position.

14 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi's toxic air: How pollution affects pregnant women, babies

Delhi's air quality has dropped into the "severe" category for the first time this season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting a staggering 418.

13 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

BJP demands closure of Delhi schools amid hazardous air pollution

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called on the Delhi government to immediately shut down all schools up to Class 5 in light of the city's dangerous air pollution levels.

13 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

Jharkhand Assembly polls: Voting for Phase 1 begins

The first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election began on Wednesday with 43 of the total 81 seats at stake.

12 Nov 2024

Gujarat

'What are they complaining...': Ramesh defends Rahul after BJP's complaint

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

11 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'Intruder' marrying tribal woman won't get land: Shah in Jharkhand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to bring a law to stop land transfer to "infiltrators" marrying tribal women in Jharkhand, if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the upcoming state elections.

11 Nov 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

Karnataka minister's 'racist' comment against Kumaraswamy sparks row

Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has faced backlash for making a racially insensitive remark against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

09 Nov 2024

Article 370

BJP threatens setting up parallel government in J&K 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) threatened to form a parallel government in Jammu and Kashmir if Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather continues with actions, which it claims, threaten the "nation's sovereignty and integrity."

08 Nov 2024

Assembly Election

'Probe not into...samosas': Himachal CM's clarification after CID gets involved 

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has issued a clarification after the Crime Investigation Department (CID) launched an investigation into cakes and samosas wrongly served to his staff.

08 Nov 2024

Article 370

Modi reacts to J&K Assembly chaos over Article 370 resolution 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDI) at a rally in Maharashtra's Dhule.

08 Nov 2024

Pinarayi Vijayan

Priyanka contesting Wayanad bypoll with Jamaat-e-Islami support: Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of approaching Jamaat-e-Islami for support in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.

08 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'All castes unite...': Ajit on Adityanath's 'batoge toh katoge' slogan

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has urged all castes to unite to take Maharashtra and India forward.

08 Nov 2024

Karnataka

FIR against Tejasvi Surya over misleading claim about farmer's suicide

An FIR has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya for allegedly making a misleading claim about a farmer's suicide in Karnataka.

08 Nov 2024

Article 370

J&K Assembly adjourned: BJP MLAs, Engineer Rashid's brother marshaled out

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the third consecutive day on Friday.

08 Nov 2024

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal CM's samosas, cakes served to security staff; probe on

A Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe has been initiated into an incident where refreshments meant for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu were accidentally served to his security staff.

07 Nov 2024

Congress Party

Congress under fire over 'blank' Constitution copies at Rahul event

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of distributing blank copies of the Indian Constitution at a Rahul Gandhi-led event in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

06 Nov 2024

Article 370

J&K Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of Article 370

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution urging the central government to hold talks with elected representatives for the restoration of Article 370.

06 Nov 2024

Rahul Gandhi

New breed of monopolists deciding what you read, watch: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that a "new breed of monopolists" has taken control of India's governing institutions and regulators.

04 Nov 2024

Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Waqf Board claims ownership of 43 Vijayapura monuments

The Karnataka Waqf Board has staked a claim to 43 historic monuments in Vijayapura, including the famous Gol Gumbaz.

Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla transferred amid opposition's phone-tapping allegations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, amid allegations of bias by opposition parties.

04 Nov 2024

Article 370

J&K Assembly's first session sees chaos over Article 370 

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly met for its first session in six years on Monday, November 4.

02 Nov 2024

Samajwadi Party

Pujaris 'purify' Kanpur temple after Samajwadi Party candidate pays visit 

A political storm has erupted in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Naseem Solanki visited the Vankhandeshwar Temple.

01 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena

Arvind Sawant booked over 'imported maal' remark on Shaina NC 

A case has been registered against Shiv Sena (Union Bal Thackeray) MP Arvind Sawant at Mumbai's Nagpada Police Station after Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC filed a complaint.

01 Nov 2024

Indira Gandhi

BJP seeks apology from Kharge-Rahul over Congress's poll guarantees' 'confession' 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an apology from Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

01 Nov 2024

Hemant Soren

BJP accuses Hemant Soren of age fraud, cites election affidavits 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of giving contradictory information in his election affidavits.

01 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Anti-Hindu' AAP government to blame for Delhi pollution: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, calling it "anti-Hindu" and responsible for the city's perennial air pollution.

01 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Mahayuti, MVA alliances rocked by betrayals: Which party worst hit 

The ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition have witnessed a spurt of rebels ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

31 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh

TV5 owner BR Naidu appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board chairman

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the new 24-member governing board for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

31 Oct 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

Congress leader, ex-LoP of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Ravi Raja, resigns 

In a major political development, senior Congress leader Ravi Raja has decided to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

30 Oct 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Not a concern...': Malik on no support from BJP, Sena

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate Nawab Malik is confident of his victory in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, even as he faces opposition from allies Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction.

30 Oct 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi BJP moves HC over non-implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the high court against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its decision to not implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.

30 Oct 2024

Ayodhya

 'No Deepotsav invite...': Ayodhya MP accuses BJP of politicizing festivals 

Samajwadi Party leader and Faizabad's MP, Awadhesh Prasad, on Wednesday alleged he was not invited to the Deepotsav event in Ayodhya.