BJP candidate Abhishek Kumar Sinha withdrew from the Bankipur bypoll citing family reasons, hours after filing nomination. The party replaced him with Neeraj Kumar Sinha. The by-election, necessitated by Nitin Nabin's Rajya Sabha election, marks Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor's electoral debut against the BJP stronghold.
Hours after joining the BJP, former TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were named as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. The trio resigned from the Rajya Sabha and TMC last month, citing political and personal reasons, and their induction is seen as a move to strengthen BJP's presence in West Bengal amid TMC's internal crisis.
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Their defection follows weeks of internal rebellion within the TMC and comes after their resignations from the party and Rajya Sabha.
Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal, weeks after resigning from TMC amid internal party rebellion following an electoral defeat.
Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata. Their induction follows resignations amid internal turmoil in the TMC after its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
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.
