The BJP on Tuesday sharply criticised outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for stating that she would not resign despite her party’s electoral defeat, calling the move “anarchy” and against democratic norms. In a statement, BJP leaders termed her stand “constitutional blasphemy” and accused her of undermining the principle of peaceful transfer of power, Read More…
The opposition BJD party on Friday alleged that the BJP is reluctant to implement women’s reservation in legislatures without increasing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The statement came a day after the Odisha Assembly passed a motion seeking early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, also known as the Read More…
Amid growing internal tensions within the Aam Aadmi Party, party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold discussions with party MLAs in an effort to address the crisis. The meeting is expected to take place in New Delhi as concerns rise over possible divisions within the party. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Read More…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday extended warm greetings to its cadre across the country on the occasion of its Sthapana Diwas, highlighting the party’s commitment to service and nation-building. In a message marking the foundation day, the party praised its karyakartas for their “selfless service, unwavering dedication and passion for good governance,” noting Read More…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said he has been “silenced, not defeated”, a day after the party removed him as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. In a sharp reaction, Chadha indicated that he would respond strongly at an appropriate time, stating he would return “like a sailab (flood)”. Read More…
A controversy has erupted in poll-bound Kerala after an alleged communal remark by BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan in the Guruvayur constituency triggered political and legal action. The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the opposition Indian National Congress have approached the Election Commission seeking action against the BJP leader. They allege that his Read More…
Mananthavady: NDA candidate P Shyam Raj has raised serious concerns about the condition of tribal people in the constituency. He said that even though it is the constituency of the Scheduled Tribes Minister, many tribal families do not have proper housing or drinking water. Shyam Raj alleged that people in Thirunelli panchayat are living in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Two leaders from the Indian National Congress joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. The leaders are B S Anoop and R S Arun Raj. Anoop had earlier contested as a Congress candidate from Chirayinkeezhu in the 2021 Assembly elections. Arun Raj is a working committee member of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to intensify its campaign in Kerala for the Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to visit the state twice as part of the campaign. Union ministers and chief ministers from various states will also take part in election events. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, naming 39 candidatures across various constituencies in the state.