Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News
11 Nov 2018
UttarakhandBJP leader alleges film 'Kedarnath' promoting love jihad, demands ban
A senior BJP leader yesterday demanded a ban on 'Kedarnath', an upcoming film set against the backdrop of a catastrophic deluge that hit the Himalayan shrine in 2013, alleging that it hurts the sentiments of Hindus and promotes love jihad.
03 Nov 2018
UttarakhandUttarakhand polls: Former Congress Dehradun chief joins BJP
In a setback to the Congress ahead of the civic body polls in Uttarakhand, former president of the party's Dehradun unit, Prithviraj Chauhan has joined the BJP.
10 Nov 2018
ChhattisgarhRaman Singh has made Chhattisgarh almost Naxalism-free: Amit Shah
The Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh had made the state "almost free" of Naxalism and developed it as a hub of power and cement production, BJP president Amit Shah said while addressing a press conference in Raipur (capital of Chhattisgarh) today.
10 Nov 2018
MumbaiMumbai BJP urges Maharashtra government to ensure smooth Chhath festivities
BJP's Mumbai unit has requested the Maharashtra government to make arrangements for smooth conduct of the 'Chhath Puja', a popular festival celebrated by people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
09 Nov 2018
DNALJP, RLSP demand same number of seats as in 2014-polls
Two NDA constituents, LJP and RLSP, have made it clear that the number of seats they wanted to contest for the next Lok Sabha election was the same as that of 2014.
09 Nov 2018
MaharashtraSena spokesperson's comments on demonetization fairly accurate: Cong leader
A Congress leader today termed the Shiv Sena's comments yesterday on demonetization as "fairly accurate" but also asked the latter if it'd continue to be a part of the BJP-led governments at the Center and Maharashtra.
09 Nov 2018
Uttar PradeshHyderabad might get a name change if BJP gets power
Following on the footsteps of the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, a BJP MLA from Hyderabad has now promised that the party will change the city's name to Bhagyanagar if voted to power.
09 Nov 2018
KeralaKerala: Police personnel suspended for taking bribe from murder accused
A police officer was removed from service yesterday for allegedly taking bribe from some of the accused of a suspected honor killing case in Kerala.
08 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiHere's why this Modi lookalike changed sides to join Congress
Abhinandan Pathak, a man who looks like Narendra Modi, dresses like him, and even speaks like him, is ironically campaigning for the Congress in the Naxal-affected region of Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
08 Nov 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Chandrababu Naidu meets Deve Gowda to unite Opposition against BJP
In a bid to unite Opposition parties against the BJP ahead of the 2019 elections, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu met JD(S) chief H D Deve Gowda in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
08 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaBJP launches Rath Yatra to 'protect' tradition of Ayyappa Temple
The BJP today embarked on a Rath Yatra from Kasaragod in Kerala to "protect" the traditions and rituals of the hill-shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala, which recently witnessed violent protests against the entry of women of menstruating age group.
07 Nov 2018
RajasthanShekhawat accuses Congress of selling election tickets in poll-bound Rajasthan
Ahead of ticket distribution in poll-bound Rajasthan, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Tuesday accused Congress of selling election tickets for money.
06 Nov 2018
Karnataka#KarnatakaBypolls: Counting going on, here are the latest updates
Results for the three Lok Sabha seats - Shivamogga, Ballari and Mandya - and two assembly constituencies - Jamkhandi and Ramanagaram - in Karnataka are set to be declared on Tuesday.
05 Nov 2018
MaharashtraRahul Gandhi, Harsh Vardhan spar over killing of tigress, Avni
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for slamming Centre over the killing of tigress Avni (T-1), Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said that no previous government has worked with the kind of "depth and seriousness" this dispensation has.
05 Nov 2018
Amit Shah#RoadTo2019: For amplifying voter-outreach, BJP plans to set 200 call-centers
To amplify its voter outreach, BJP plans to set up 200 call centers ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, HT reports.
05 Nov 2018
UttarakhandUttarakhand BJP leader sacked after party worker alleges sexual harassment?
The BJP has decided to remove a Uttarakhand general secretary over allegations of sexual harassment by a former party worker, sources said.
05 Nov 2018
Madhya PradeshMP: BJP poll candidate and ex-MP Minister Devisingh Patel dies
Former minister and BJP candidate from the Rajpur Assembly seat in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, Devisingh Patel died of a heart attack today, a party leader said.
04 Nov 2018
Jammu And Kashmir#DarbarMove: Jammu & Kashmir Secretariat to start functioning from Monday
All necessary security arrangements have been put in place as the Civil Secretariat, the seat of the Jammu and Kashmir government, will reopen in Jammu on Monday after a 10-day break owing to the bi-annual 'Darbar Move'.
04 Nov 2018
Uttarakhand#MeToo: BJP removes Uttarakhand General Secretary accused of sexual harassment
The Bharatiya Janata Party removed General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman accused him of sexual harassment.
03 Nov 2018
OdishaOdisha Government's negligence forcing farmers to commit suicide: BJP
The BJP has alleged that the BJD government has neglected the agricultural sector, forcing many farmers to commit suicide in Odisha.
03 Nov 2018
Amit ShahMan, who hosted BJP chief Amit Shah, joins BJD
A man, who once hosted lunch for BJP President Amit Shah during his visit to Odisha's Ganjam district last year, has now joined the BJD.
02 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Senior BJP-leader, brother, shot at point-blank range by unknown-assailants
Anil Parihar, state secretary of BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, and his brother Ajeet were killed by unknown assailants in the Jammu's Kishtwar town on Thursday night.
31 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#SardarPatelB'day: Delhi BJP organizes 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud', hails Patel's contribution
Delhi unit of BJP organized a run, 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud', in the city today morning to celebrate the 143rd birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
30 Oct 2018
Telangana#TelanganaPolls: BJP's second candidate list to be released before Diwali
The BJP would release its second list of candidates for the December 7 Assembly elections in Telangana before Diwali.
28 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiHere's how our PM, President, Vice-President condoled Khurana's death
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who expressed grief on the demise of former Delhi Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana.
28 Oct 2018
LucknowUP: Upset with Adityanath, Cabinet minister threatens to resign
In what could increase troubles for Yogi Adityanath government, a Uttar Pradesh minister has threatened to resign as he has not been given a single office.
27 Oct 2018
Uttar Pradesh#AyodhyaRamMandir: Ram temple in Ayodhya soon, says BJP's state spokesperson
Expressing the commitment of BJP to Palampur resolution, the party's Uttar Pradesh spokesperson said in Mathura on Saturday that Ram temple will be constructed in Ayodhya soon.
26 Oct 2018
BiharShah: BJP, JD(U) to contest 2019 elections on equal seats
It has been confirmed that the BJP and Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on an equal number of seats.
26 Oct 2018
IndiaIndia's claim to Gilgit-Baltistan region stronger than Pakistan's: BJP leader
India's claim to the Gilgit-Baltistan region is much stronger than Pakistan's as it was handed over to the Pakistani Army by two "deceitful" British military officials, BJP leader Ram Madhav said yesterday.
25 Oct 2018
GoaGoa: BJP pressurizing Parrikar to continue as CM, alleges Velingkar
Former Goa unit RSS chief, Subhash Velingkar, has alleged that the BJP High Command is pressuring Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to continue in the post despite his ill health, to retain power in the state.
25 Oct 2018
AssamAssam: BJP MLA Gowalla withdraws resignation two days after submission
BJP MLA Terash Gowalla today withdrew his resignation from the Assam Assembly, two days after he submitted it to Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal on some issues.
24 Oct 2018
KarnatakaNot bothered how long I survive as CM, says Kumaraswamy
HD Kumaraswamy yesterday asserted that the opportunity to occupy the post of Karnataka CM was "godsend" for him and he wasn't bothered how long he would occupy the chair.
23 Oct 2018
IndiaAssam BJP MLA resigns from the Assembly. Here's why
First-time BJP MLA Terash Gowalla today said he has sent his resignation letter from the Assam Assembly to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
22 Oct 2018
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Congress worker stabbed to death in Mumbai, party blames BJP
A Congress worker was allegedly stabbed to death, reportedly over a post on social media, in suburban Ghatkopar in Mumbai in the wee hours on Monday.
21 Oct 2018
Madhya PradeshUP BJP leaders will handle media management in poll-bound MP
To give an edge to the BJP in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, four spokespersons from the party's Uttar Pradesh unit have been dispatched to the neighboring state for effective media management, a party leader said Sunday.
21 Oct 2018
IndiaDisclose corruption complaints against serving Union Ministers: CIC to PMO
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to disclose complaints of corruption received against Union Ministers between 2014 and 2017 and action taken on them.
21 Oct 2018
Madhya PradeshOpposition alliance mustn't be at cost of containing Congress: Khurshid
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid feels it is difficult for the party to come to power on its own in the present situation.
21 Oct 2018
MumbaiFuel prices cut; petrol cheaper by 25p, diesel by 17p
Petrol and diesel prices were cut for the fourth straight day Sunday on softening international oil prices, providing some relief to consumers battered by two months of relentless rate hikes.
20 Oct 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh Assembly polls: BSP releases second list of 12 candidates
The BSP released its second list of 12 candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls.
20 Oct 2018
Samajwadi PartyMohan Bhagwat picks Ram Mandir issue only before elections: SP
Senior SP leader, Ram Govind Chaudhary, has accused RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat of remembering Lord Ram only "months before the General Elections".
