The 18th Lok Sabha elections ended the brute majority that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had enjoyed for a decade. While the party managed to retain power, its fate now depends on allies’ support, and the Opposition has gained strength. The electoral results are also reflected in the responses to the latest edition of Mint’s […]
The BJP hits back sharply to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s allegation of labelling them a “party of terrorists,” alleging that the opposition party has a history of supporting terrorism. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi condemned Congress for supporting traditional Islamic practices like triple talaq, halala, and hijab, asserting that they are now making baseless accusations against […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh is facing internal crisis over the past few days as many legislators have expressed their dissatisfaction publicly, with someone of them even quitting. There have been instances of protests and social media outburst, with at least 6 MLAs of ruling party voicing their concerns, indicating growing […]
After former US President Donlad Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his response to perceived threats to India’s national security, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday took a jibe at the previous Congress-led UPA government for its “insipid response” during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. In a podcast, Trump calling PM Modi his […]
Defying all exit polls as well as election pundits, the BJP wrested Haryana for the third consecutive time—and entirely on its own. It secured a simple majority, winning 48 seats in the 90-member Assembly. The outcome shows that the election was largely a bipolar one, with both national parties securing 79.03 per cent of the […]
**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kishtwar: Shagun Parihar, BJP candidate from Kishtwar for J&K Assembly elections, speaks to the media. (PTI Photo)( JAMMU: At just 29 years old, Shagun Parihar made history as the youngest winner of the 2024 J&K assembly elections. But her victory in Kishtwar, a district often marred by militancy, is more […]
The BJP coasted towards a hat-trick win with its biggest tally in Haryana and the National Conference (NC)-Congress combine was set to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir, voters in both places giving the victors a decisive edge as counting day progressed with many a surprise on October 8. One State, one Union Territory, […]
The high-stake assembly election in Haryana is finally coming to a close, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) set to win a third term in the state with a bigger seat tally. The party was leading in 50 constituencies, comfortably above the 46 majority mark, as per the Election Commission of India data at 4.00 […]
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has stirred controversy with his ‘ISI and China link’ remarks about those who have sent suggestions to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Dubey has been accused of trying to tarnish the image of Muslims in the name of people making suggestions […]
NEW DELHI: Exit polls on Saturday predicted that the Congress will be sweeping back into power in Haryana after a gap of 10 years, while its alliance with the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir seems to be in a strong position and may form the next government, which last held assembly elections 10 years […]
