Bharatiya Janata Party

BJP finally picks Yediyurappa's son for team in-charge of bypoll in K'taka

Vijayendra will work along with ministers J.C. Madhuswamy, Murugesh Nirani, B.C. Patil, Shivaram Hebbar and Member of Parliament Shivakumar Udasi.

Oct 5, 2021

BJP announces candidates for assembly bypolls of 3 states [see list]

ECI has announced the schedule of bypolls to fill 30 vacancies in Assembly Constituencies of various States. As per the schedule, polling will be held on October 30 and the counting of votes will take place on November 2.

Oct 3, 2021

Bengaluru's iconic landmark Vidhan Soudha and strong Mysore connection

BJP govt to announce ₹6K cr package to improve B'luru infra ahead of civic polls [details]

The special package will focus on asphalting of roads, peripheral ring roads and other infrastructure activities.

Oct 1, 2021

BJP high command softens stand; turns to party veteran Yediyurappa [details]

Party sources said that the party has realised that Yediyurappa's public appeal and charisma are intact even after stepping down from the top post.

Oct 1, 2021

BJP hints at assembly elections in J&K in early 2022; starts preparations [details]

In an indication that Assembly polls in J&K might take place soon, BJP convenes a meeting of its election management committee on Saturday for poll preparations.

Sep 26, 2021

Sonu Sood under IT department's scanner, tax evasion allegation against actor [details]

BJP spokesperson Asif Bhamla revealed that the Income Tax is an independent department that is doing its job

Sep 15, 2021

BJP can talk to Taliban but not Farmers, says Congress

The Congress has mounted further attack on the BJP-led government in Haryana for suppressing the voice of the farmers by blocking internet in Karnal.

Sep 7, 2021

BJP smells PAK's nefarious design in declaring official mourning over Geelani's death [Details]

Chief spokesman of J&K BJP Sunil Sethi said that the passing away of Syed Geelani, who was a symbol of separatism and pro-Pak rhetoric in Kashmir for several decades, is likely to bring lasting peace.

Sep 2, 2021

Mehbooba disrespected Mufti Sayeed by joining Gupkar Alliance; BJP takes jibe at PDP chief [details]

PDP chief proved herself as a 'failed politician' by accepting the leadership of her father's arch political rival, criticized BJP's Tarun Chugh.

Aug 26, 2021

BJP MLA in Bihar triggers new row with Afghanistan remark on petrol prices

The BJP MLA from the Bispi Assembly constituency in Bihar's Madhubani district, Hari Bhushan Thakur Bachaul, made a controversial statement on Wednesday when he said that people having problems staying in India should go to Afghanistan and avail petrol and diesel at a lower price there.

Aug 19, 2021

BJP does 'balancing' act in K'taka cabinet portfolio allocation; who gets what [details inside]

The much sought after portfolios such as Home, Mines & Geology, Energy, Education, have gone to the newly inducted ministers Araga Jnanendra, Achar Halappa Basappa, V Sunilkumar, B.C.Nagesh, Shankar Patil Munenakoppa.

Aug 7, 2021

BJP to expand footprints in Kashmir; focuses on STs, devises new strategy to gain majority [details]

BJP's general secretary (organization) BL Santhosh reviewed the functioning of the party in Kashmir and asks workers to reach out to the masses with development agenda.

Jul 27, 2021

K'taka : The CM cancels dinner reception for legislators: speculations high on his exit

B.S. Yediyurappa, the chief minister, has postponed the dinner party he planned for party legislators and top leaders on July 25. The rationale was chosen against the backdrop of talk about the state's leadership changing.

Jul 22, 2021

Pegasus row: Surveillance may have played role in toppling K'taka govt in 2019

The phone numbers of then-Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, as well as the personal secretaries of then-Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and previous Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, were chosen as probable surveillance targets in Karnataka.

Jul 20, 2021

Arun Kumar to oversee BJP-RSS coordination; big decision for J&K [Here's Why]

Low-profile Sangh stalwart was among the prime movers who gradually prepared the ground for the abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A.

Jul 14, 2021

"Our next Chief Minister": Followers receive returning former Union Minister Sadananda Gowda

Former Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda was greeted with a loud reception from his fans at the Kempe Gowda International Airport and near his home as "Victory to our Future Karnataka Chief Minister"

Jul 10, 2021

J&K delimitation panel to take more time to make draft proposals; assures complete transparency [details]

First-time STs to get a political reservation in J&K; seats 'reserved' for PoJK unlikely to 'de-freeze'.

Jul 9, 2021

BJP and SBSP at odds over AIMIM chief Owaisi's dargah visit in UP

Asaduddin Owaisi's visit to the Bahraich Dargah Sharif has sparked a big controversy, resulting in charges being traded between the BJP, the AIMIM, and the SBSP.

Jul 9, 2021

Delimitation panel holding first meeting

BJP demands de-freezing seats "reserved" for PoJK; Congress reacts [details]

Congress demands transparency in the whole exercise; asks the panel to ensure empowerment of marginalized sections of society.

Jul 8, 2021

Widespread violence in UP on nomination filing day for Block polls [details]

Various districts, including Siddharthnagar, Sitapur, Gorakhpur, and Sambhal, reported widespread violence on Thursday, the filing day for Block polls.