Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

10 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'Modi ko chunte...': BJP's poll song features Ram Mandir, G20 

Just days ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released a new version of their campaign song, "Modi ko chunte hain."

10 Apr 2024

Kamal Nath

Lok Sabha election phase 1: Who are 5 richest candidates? 

Nakul Nath, the son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is the richest candidate contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

09 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

After Congress's complaint, ECI to verify Union minister's affidavit 

The Election Commission of India directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to scrutinize the financial details provided by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in his election affidavit.

09 Apr 2024

K. Chandrashekar Rao

'Reputation hit, privacy invaded': Kavitha in letter to Delhi court

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha until April 23 in the money laundering probe linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.

09 Apr 2024

Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra: MVA announces seat distribution for Lok Sabha elections

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday unveiled its seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha elections.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

BJP trying to bring Delhi under president's rule: AAP MLAs

The Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in the Delhi Assembly voiced their concerns over the alleged efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to establish the President's rule in the national capital.

09 Apr 2024

Robert Vadra

Robert Vadra drops another hint at contesting from Amethi

Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, once again hinted at his potential entry into politics.

08 Apr 2024

Sanjay Singh

AAP's Sanjay Singh mounts attack against BJP over electoral bonds

Sanjay Singh, an MP from the Aam Aadmi Party, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of corruption in relation to electoral bonds.

08 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Timely intervention by Centre improved Manipur's situation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the timely intervention by the state and central government led to the marked improvement in the violence-hit Manipur.

08 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

MP: BJP minister's picture figures on banner at Rahul's rally

A banner put up at the venue in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally on Monday mistakenly showcased the image of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.

08 Apr 2024

Shashi Tharoor

What Shashi Tharoor said after Union minister's debate challenge

Congress's three-time Thiruvananthapuram MP, who's also renominated for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by the party, Shashi Tharoor, has accepted Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's "challenge" for an open debate.

08 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi to kickstart BJP's Maharashtra campaign with Chandrapur rally today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha election campaign in Maharashtra on Monday.

07 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Opposition missed multiple chances to stop BJP: Prashant Kishor

Election strategist Prashant Kishor said on Sunday that the opposition had multiple chances to stop the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

06 Apr 2024

Shiv Sena

Maharashtra CM Shinde's son Shrikant to contest from Kalyan seat

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son, Shrikant Shinde, will contest from the Kalyan constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday.

05 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Awful': Kejriwal's photo next to Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar triggers backlash

The placement of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's photograph alongside revered freedom fighters Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar has triggered controversy.

05 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'10 years like appetizer', 'main course' in 3rd term: Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the opposition for alleged corruption during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government's tenure.

05 Apr 2024

Kangana Ranaut

KTR's response after Kangana Ranaut calls Netaji 'India's 1st PM' 

The Bharat Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) working president, KT Rama Rao, mocked Kangana Ranaut on Friday after she called freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose "India's first prime minister."

05 Apr 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Law on civil unions between queer couples in Congress manifesto 

The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

05 Apr 2024

Atishi

ECI notice to Atishi over BJP poaching attempt claim

The Election Commission (ECI) has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Atishi following her allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached her to join the party.

05 Apr 2024

Hemant Soren

Land scam case: What ED's chargesheet against Hemant Soren says

Two months after former Jharakhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a land scam case, the agency filed a chargesheet against him on March 30.

05 Apr 2024

Pinarayi Vijayan

Explained: Row over 'The Kerala Story' broadcast on Doordarshan

Doordarshan's decision to telecast the controversial "The Kerala Story" movie on Friday has triggered a political storm in Kerala.

05 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Congress releases manifesto for 2024 polls, focus on 'Paanch Nyay' 

The Congress released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

04 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

You can trust poisonous snake, but not BJP: Mamata Banerjee 

In a heated Lok Sabha campaign rally held in Cooch Behar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

04 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'Sandeshkhali height of TMC's atrocities': PM Modi in Cooch Behar

In his campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal's Cooch Behar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Sandeshkhali incident, accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of protecting the culprits involved.

04 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Calcutta HC pulls up Mamata Banerjee government on Sandeshkhali row

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday pulled up the West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee, while hearing the affidavits regarding the allegations of violence, extortion, land grabbing, and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali.

04 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Gourav Vallabh joins BJP hours after quitting Congress

Former Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday.

04 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi campaigns for 'little brother' Chirag Paswan in Jamui 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned for Chirag Paswan on Thursday and said he was happy the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader had taken over the role of his father, Ram Vilas Paswan.

04 Apr 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Sanjay Nirupam says he quit before Congress sacked him

Sanjay Nirupam, who was expelled by the Congress, has claimed that the party issued the letter of expulsion immediately after he sent his resignation on Wednesday night.

BJP attacks Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; he responds 

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating a video clip after the saffron party shared a video of him making "vile, sexist" remarks against Hema Malini.

04 Apr 2024

Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh's fiery speech after getting bail

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was released from Tihar jail after serving a six-month term in a case related to the alleged Delhi excise scam.

04 Apr 2024

Congress Party

'Can't raise anti-Sanatan slogans': Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh resigns

Professor Gourav Vallabh, a well-known spokesperson for the Congress, has officially quit the party, citing the "directionless path the...party is currently taking."

04 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi, Mamata's rallies at Bengal's Cooch Behar seat today 

In a first for this election season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are set to speak at consecutive Lok Sabha campaign rallies on Thursday in Cooch Behar, North Bengal.

03 Apr 2024

Pragya Singh Thakur

Court pulls up Pragya Thakur for skipping Malegaon trial hearing 

The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai has expressed concern over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pragya Singh Thakur's consistent failure to attend trial hearings related to the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC reserves verdict on Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest

The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on an appeal lodged by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy case.

03 Apr 2024

Vijender Singh

Former Olympic boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP

Vijender Singh, an ex-Olympic boxer and former Congress leader, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

03 Apr 2024

J Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi campaign in Tamil Nadu: AI-generated deepfakes raise concern

The digital resurrection of two late Indian leaders, J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, using artificial intelligence to create deepfakes, has sparked controversy ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

03 Apr 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Kharge launches 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' initiative

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched the "Ghar Ghar Guarantee" initiative on Wednesday.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's arrest raises questions about AAP's Raghav Chadha's absence

The recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked a flurry of questions about the sudden absence of Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha.

03 Apr 2024

Atishi

BJP sues Atishi for 'BJP approached me' claim

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a legal notice to Delhi Minister Atishi over allegations that the party approached her to join the party.

03 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Who is alternative to PM Modi? Congress's Shashi Tharoor responds

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Wednesday that discussions about alternatives to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were "irrelevant."