Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News
26 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha elections: Everything that happened in 2nd phase
A total of 88 parliamentary constituencies across 13 states and on Union territory voted on Friday.
26 Apr 2024
Tejasvi SuryaBJP's Tejasvi Surya booked for 'seeking votes on religious grounds'
Bengaluru South sitting MP and the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from the same seat Tejasvi Surya was booked by the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka for posting a video on X in which he "solicited votes on the ground of religion."
26 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiModi might cry on stage any day, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during a rally in Bijapur, Karnataka, claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared "very nervous" in his recent public speeches.
26 Apr 2024
Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPIM)Top CPI(M) leader in hot seat over 'talks' with BJP
Rumors of a meeting between veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader EP Jayarajan and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala incharge Prakash Javadekar have set political circles abuzz.
26 Apr 2024
Narendra Modi'Tight slap to opposition': PM Modi after VVPAT pleas rejected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Supreme Court's decision to reject pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of votes cast on electronic voting machines (EVMs) with slips generated by the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).
26 Apr 2024
Mamata BanerjeeForeign-made guns found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali: Report
The Central Bureau of Investigation has recovered foreign-made weapons and ammunition during raids in several locations in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, per NDTV.
26 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha elections: Key contenders in Phase 2
As many as 88 constituencies from 13 states and Union Territories went to the polls at 7:00am on Friday.
26 Apr 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge'You are real changemakers…': Kharge's message to first-time voters
Amid the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters not to get swayed by the "diversionary tactics" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
26 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Why this Bengal constituency has 2 EVMs at every booth
The polling booths in West Bengal's Raiganj constituency—where voting is underway—have two Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) each.
25 Apr 2024
Ashok Gehlot'Gehlot tapped phones of Pilot, Congress leaders': Former CM's ex-OSD
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot's former Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Lokesh Sharma, has alleged that during the 2020 party crisis in the state, the phones of party rebels, including Sachin Pilot, and their movements were tracked at the behest of the former chief minister, according to a report in the Indian Express.
25 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiSiddaramaiah takes on PM Modi's Muslim quota remark
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has launched a counterattack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that the Congress was trying to provide reservation to Muslims at the cost of SCs/backward classes.
25 Apr 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Kejriwal arrested because of own conduct…': ED tells SC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has defended its decision to detain Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court.
25 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiECI takes cognizance of 'MCC violations' by Modi, Rahul
The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that it has taken cognizance of the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
24 Apr 2024
Congress PartyRajasthan: Congress discourages voters from supporting its own candidate
The Congress is asking its supporters not to vote for its own candidate in Rajasthan's Banswara-Dungarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
24 Apr 2024
Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during political rally in Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while delivering a speech in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, on Wednesday afternoon.
24 Apr 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Caste census my life's mission': Rahul counters PM Modi's offensive
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his vow to prioritize the caste census if his party comes to power.
24 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi blasts Congress over Sam Pitroda's 'wealth distribution' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Wednesday after Indian Overseas Congress Chairperson Sam Pitroda advocated for a "United States-like inheritance tax law" in India.
24 Apr 2024
Robert VadraPosters featuring Robert Vadra surface in Amethi amid candidate suspense
Posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have surfaced in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, amid the suspense over Congress's candidate for the seat.
24 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiCongress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's remarks on wealth distribution
The Congress has distanced itself from the comments made by Indian Overseas Congress Chairperson Sam Pitroda, who advocated for a "United States-like inheritance tax law" in India.
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 ElectionsCongress 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 KejriwalArvind 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 ModiCongress 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 ElectionsBJP 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 KejriwalGhazipur 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 CourtBengal 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 ModiRow 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 MalviyaHiremath 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 ElectionsLok 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 BeharComplaints 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 ElectionsOn 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 ElectionsLS 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 ElectionsLok 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 ElectionsPolling 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 Elections6 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 MuskUS 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 ModiMamata-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.
17 Apr 2024
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamAhead 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 ModiWhy 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 VadraCongress 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 BengalBengal: 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 ModiPM 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 KejriwalKejriwal 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 SuryaTejasvi 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 KhargeCongress 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 ElectionsBJP 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
SiddaramaiahBJP '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 MaliniHema 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 ModiBJP hits out Lalu's daughter over her 'jail PM' jibe
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Misa Bharti has stirred controversy with her recent remarks.
11 Apr 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)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 ModiLok 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 KherBJP 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.
