Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

23 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'New Putin in making...': Pawar criticizes Modi, Fadnavis responds

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, National Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

23 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Congress Surat candidate Nilesh Kumbhani 'missing'

Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani, whose Lok Sabha candidacy for the Surat seat in Gujarat was disqualified due to alleged inconsistencies, has reportedly gone missing.

23 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha judicial custody extended till May 7

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha till May 7 in connection with the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

23 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Congress wanted to extend reservation on basis of religion: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mounted another attack on the Congress in his speech during a poll rally in Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency—which will vote on April 26.

23 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

'Jijaji ki nazar...': Smriti mocks Rahul, Vadra over Amethi candidacy

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra over the uncertainty surrounding the Congress's Amethi candidate.

22 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

BJP candidate wins Surat seat unopposed in Lok Sabha elections

In the first victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, its candidate Mukesh Dalal won unopposed from the Surat seat in Gujarat.

22 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Ghazipur landfill fire ignites political tensions in Delhi

A massive fire at the Ghazipur landfill in Delhi has sparked a political row between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

22 Apr 2024

Calcutta High Court

Bengal SSC scam: Calcutta HC overturns 2016 teacher recruitment

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday canceled the illegal recruitment of 23,753 teachers and non-teaching staff by the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) in West Bengal, ordering them to return their salaries with interest.

22 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Row erupts after Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' remark; opposition reacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements at a poll rally in Rajasthan have sparked a row with several opposition leaders accusing him of using divisionary tactics ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

22 Apr 2024

Amit Malviya

Hiremath murder: BJP-Congress clash as father says Karnataka Police 'negligent'

The murder of a Congress councillor's daughter in Hubballi for allegedly rejecting a man's proposal has triggered a political row in Karnataka, ahead of general elections.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Lok Sabha election: Everything that happened on 1st polling day

The first phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections began on Friday in 21 states and union territories.

19 Apr 2024

Kamal Nath

'Feeling suffocated': BJP leader asks people to vote for Congress 

Vikram Ahake, the mayor of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, has made an unexpected appeal to his constituents.

19 Apr 2024

Cooch Behar

Complaints of violence, intimidation flood Bengal's 1st phase of polling

The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal commenced on Friday amidst reports of unrest and voter intimidation involving the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

On video, sounds of gunfire exchange near Manipur polling booth

Gunshots were allegedly fired near a polling booth in Manipur on Friday morning—a 25-second purported video of the incident circulating online suggests.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

LS elections: Paramilitary officer found dead at Bengal polling station

In a shocking incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was found dead in the restroom of a polling booth in Mathabhanga, Coochbehar, West Bengal.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Top contests in phase 1 

The much-awaited 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday with voting for the first phase of the seven-phase polls.

18 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Polling kicks off for first phase of Lok Sabha elections

Polling for the first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Friday.

18 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

6 weeks, 96.9 crore voters: India's 7-phase election explained

The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections will kick off on Friday.

18 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

US reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India

The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Mamata-BJP clash over Modi's promises in manifesto, Ram Navami celebrations

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises in the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.

Ahead of polls, DMK alleges phone tapping by federal agencies

Tamil Nadu's ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has raised concerns about alleged phone-tapping activities by federal agencies.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Why Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India

Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha.

17 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.

17 Apr 2024

West Bengal

Bengal: 5,000+ Ram Navami processions today, police on high alert

Several police stations across West Bengal are on high alert to avert any communal tensions ahead of Ram Navami celebrations in the state, The Indian Express has reported.

16 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Mamata clash over Ram Navami celebrations in Bengal 

A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Ram Navami festival which will be celebrated on Wednesday.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to meet 2 ministers every week, run government: AAP

Arvind Kejriwal—who continues to serve as the Delhi chief minister despite his arrest—will meet two ministers each week and review the progress of the work in their departments, the Aam Aadmi Party has said.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'I am not a terrorist': Kejriwal's message from Tihar Jail

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who worked "like a son and a brother for the country," has sent a message from Tihar Jail.

15 Apr 2024

Tejasvi Surya

Tejasvi forced to leave event after scam victims confront him

Bangalore South MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tejasvi Surya was forced to leave an election campaign event on Sunday.

14 Apr 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress reacts to BJP's Lok Sabha election manifesto

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha election manifesto on Sunday.

14 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

BJP releases election manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha polls 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, the 'Sankalp Patra,' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi on Sunday.

13 Apr 2024

Siddaramaiah

BJP 'offered ₹50 crore' to Congress MLAs, claims Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to carry out an 'Operation Lotus.'

12 Apr 2024

Hema Malini

Hema Malini posts with farmers again while campaigning; invites trolls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hema Malini has faced criticism on social media for her latest election campaign photos.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

BJP hits out Lalu's daughter over her 'jail PM' jibe

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Misa Bharti has stirred controversy with her recent remarks.

Excise policy case: BRS's Kavitha arrested by CBI in Tihar 

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha was on Thursday arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the money laundering probe linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.

11 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Not fearing ED': Anand on quitting Kejriwal's cabinet, AAP

A day after resigning from the Delhi Cabinet and the Aam Aadmi Party, former minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Thursday refuted claims that his decision was influenced by fear of the Enforcement Directorate.

11 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

'Irony died when...": Minister's jibe at Tharoor in affidavit row 

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday hit back at the Congress over the controversy surrounding his election affidavit.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha polls: Who are key faces in Uttar Pradesh

India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), is preparing for the upcoming general elections.

10 Apr 2024

Kirron Kher

BJP drops Kirron Kher from Chandigarh, fields Sanjay Tandon 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Sanjay Tandon as its candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Chandigarh.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Can't be associated with corruption...': Anand quits Delhi cabinet, AAP

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Raaj Kumar Anand, has announced his resignation from both his cabinet position and party role.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Hitler's gas chamber...': Sanjay Singh attacks BJP over Kejriwal's arrest

Recently released from jail, the Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to emotionally undermine Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.