India's ruling BJP party has ordered the creation of detention centers in West Bengal for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, sparking fears of arbitrary expulsions among minorities, particularly Muslims.
Um partido satírico online, o "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), usa a barata como mascote na Índia. Criado por Abhijeet Dipke, o movimento viralizou com memes e hashtags, atraindo milhões de seguidores e apoio de opositores, refletindo a frustração de jovens desempregados com a política tradicional.
A mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has gained traction on Indian social media, becoming a symbol of Gen Z disillusionment with the political establishment and anger over the country's jobs crisis.
Gunmen on motorbikes in India’s West Bengal ambushed and killed a political aide from the ruling Hindu-nationalist party days after it swept state elections, police said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a resounding victory on Monday in the eastern state of more than 100 million people, taking 207 of the 294 assembly seats, for its first-ever state victory in West Bengal. Chandranath Rath, 41, a close aide of West Bengal’s BJP chief Suvendu Adhikari,...
After his party’s stunning conquest of West Bengal, Narendra Modi stands at a juncture that would have seemed implausible mere months ago. The prime minister who lost his parliamentary majority in 2024, briefly inviting talk of a weakened leader, now controls roughly 70 per cent of India’s state legislatures through his ruling coalition, the National Democratic Alliance. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) sweep of West Bengal, winning 207 of 294 assembly seats and ending three consecutive terms...
Suvendu Adhikari's name is gaining traction for the Chief Minister's post in West Bengal. The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant electoral victory, surpassing the Trinamool Congress. Adhikari, a key BJP leader, has demonstrated his electoral prowess by defeating Mamata Banerjee. The BJP's strong performance has reshaped the state's political landscape, raising questions about Adhikari's future role.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a historic victory in West Bengal, securing a landslide win and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign. The BJP claimed every seat in nine districts, including Purba Medinipur and the northern hills, signaling a significant shift in the state's political landscape. This triumph marks the BJP's first time in power in West Bengal.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party on Monday wrested control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key election. The Election Commission of India released partial results showing the Bharatiya Janata Party won at least 124 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly, and was leading in 83 others. Final results are expected on Monday evening. It would be a significant breakthrough for Modi’s party, which had tried for years to dislodge the...
Supporters of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as trends released by the Election Commission show BJP leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal.
Early West Bengal election results indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party is making significant inroads in Muslim-majority constituencies. This suggests a shift in voter allegiance. The Trinamool Congress faces challenges converting votes despite secularism campaigns. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges party workers to remain steadfast, asserting the TMC is still ahead. High voter turnout was recorded across phases.
Kerala's entrenched two-front political system faces potential disruption as BJP gains ground. The party secured its first Lok Sabha seat in Thrissur in 2024 and increased NDA vote share to 19.24%. With strategic focus on constituencies like Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad and Kasargod, the BJP is converting traditional LDF-UDF contests into triangular battles, though it remains far from mounting a statewide challenge.
The BJP achieved a landslide victory in Gujarat's civic elections, winning all 15 municipal corporations with over 50% vote share in each. The polls covered nearly 9,200 seats across 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka panchayats, with over 4.18 crore eligible voters. Voter turnout stood at 55.1% in municipal corporations, with Vapi recording the highest at 72.29% and Gandhidham the lowest at 46.03%. Elections were held under revised OBC reservation norms, with nine new municipal corporations going to polls for the first time.
Former AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has officially joined the BJP, citing inspiration from the party's work and criticizing the AAP government for corruption and mismanagement in Delhi.
Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, bolstering the NDA's numbers in the Upper House. This move, facilitated by the anti-defection law's provision for two-thirds party mergers, sees the BJP's strength increase significantly. The party anticipates further gains by year-end, nearing a crucial two-thirds majority.
BJP on Saturday attacked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, releasing what it called 'Sheeshmahal 2' images and labeling him the 'Rahman Dakait of Delhi'. Delhi minister Parvesh Verma alleged Kejriwal built the original Sheesh Mahal during Delhi's COVID wave while people suffered, and recently moved into a bungalow at 95 Lodhi Estate. The attack came a day after Raghav Chadha and six other Rajya Sabha MPs left AAP. AAP MLA Atishi dismissed the pictures as fake and challenged BJP to open their own homes.
BJP on Saturday attacked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, labelling him the 'Rahman Dakait of Delhi' and releasing images of what it called 'Sheeshmahal 2.' The attack came a day after Raghav Chadha and six other MPs left AAP. Delhi minister Parvesh Verma alleged Kejriwal built the original Sheesh Mahal during Delhi's COVID wave while people were dying, and accused him of recently moving into a luxurious bungalow at 95 Lodhi Estate. AAP's Atishi responded that the pictures are fake.
The BJP attacked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, labeling him the 'Rahman Dakait of Delhi' and accusing him of lavish spending on a new residence, dubbed 'Sheeshmahal 2', while the city faced crises. AAP MLA Atishi dismissed the claims as fake.
BJP launched a sharp attack on former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, labelling him the 'Rahman Dakait of Delhi' and releasing images of what it called 'Sheesh Mahal 2'. Delhi minister Parvesh Verma alleged Kejriwal built the original Sheesh Mahal during COVID while people suffered, and recently moved into a bungalow at 95 Lodhi Estate. The attack came a day after Raghav Chadha and six other MPs left AAP. AAP MLA Atishi dismissed the pictures as fake and challenged BJP to open their own homes.
Seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs, including Raghav Chadha, have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing ideological differences. The AAP plans to seek their disqualification under the anti-defection law, though the party believes the law's provisions for party mergers may apply.
BJP attacked Arvind Kejriwal a day after Raghav Chadha and six other MPs left AAP, releasing images of 'Sheeshmahal 2' and accusing him of building luxury properties during COVID while Delhi suffered. Delhi minister Parvesh Verma claimed Kejriwal occupied one of four government houses near Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's residence and recently moved to a bungalow at 95 Lodhi Estate, abandoning his earlier image of modest living. The BJP linked the properties to the alleged liquor scam case.
Seven of Aam Aadmi Party's 10 Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, have defected to the BJP in one of the biggest crises for AAP since its 2012 formation. Chadha, once Kejriwal's close aide, accused the party of deviating from its founding ideals and prioritizing personal benefits over national interest. The mass exodus includes Harbhajan Singh, Sandeep Pathak, and other Punjab-linked MPs, reducing AAP to just 3 MPs in the Upper House.
Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant internal crisis as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha leads a mass exodus of seven MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move, following Chadha's removal as deputy leader, marks a severe blow to AAP's presence in Parliament and raises questions about its core principles.
Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant setback as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and six other MPs announced their decision to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha cited the AAP's deviation from its core ideology and working for personal benefits as reasons for the move. This comes days after Chadha's removal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh joined the BJP on Friday, leaving the AAP after nearly four years. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by AAP in 2022. He is among several AAP MPs to switch to BJP, alongside Raghav Chadha. Harbhajan played for India between 1998 and 2016.
