BJP
Coverage of BJP in the Nexus archive.
- Jharkhand Student Protests Fuel Political Clash
Keya Ghosh, the BJP's Bengal spokesperson, discussed student protests concerning alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand. She used the platform to defend the BJP's handling of recent protests in Delhi and criticized the opposition for its response to the Jharkhand demonstrations.
- ‘PDA’ includes Pandits, says Akhilesh in SP bid to woo Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh
Akhilesh in SP is expanding the PDA to include Pandits in an effort to attract Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Yadav criticized the BJP government for neglecting Brahmins and other marginalized communities, accusing it of targeting opposition workers and leaders.
- M.P. Speaker tenders apology for remarks on OBC community
Mr. Tomar apologized for remarks made about the OBC community at a family event. The apology is perceived as an effort to address backlash following the BJP's loss in the Datia Assembly bypoll.
- Bihar Governor appoints Upendra Kushwaha’s son Deepak Prakash as MLC
Bihar Governor appointed Deepak Prakash, son of Upendra Kushwaha, as MLC. BJP MLC Devesh Kumar resigned after the Supreme Court questioned Prakash's status as an unelected Minister.
- Cancel leave granted to jailed BJP councillor Sugathan, says UDF
UDF demands cancellation of leave granted to jailed BJP councillor Sugathan. The United Democratic Front (UDF) is calling for the revocation of the leave.
- BJP seeks action against those denigrating Hindu religion, temples on social media
BJP requests action against individuals denigrating Hindu religion and temples on social media. A delegation led by TTD Board member Bhanu Prakash Reddy submitted 39 video clips to DGP (Cybercrime) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, seeking an FIR and investigation.
- T.N. Budget fails to meet expectations of people, say political leaders in Coimbatore
Political leaders in Coimbatore expressed disappointment with the Tamil Nadu Budget, citing rebranded schemes and lack of mention for the Avinashi-Athikadavu project expansion. Vanathi Srinivasan and E.R. Eswaran criticized the budget's failure to address expectations.
- Santosh Lad welcomes BJP leaders’ drought study, requests them to submit early report to Centre
Santosh Lad welcomes BJP leaders’ drought study and requests an early report submission to the Centre. He anticipates portfolio allocation within the next two to three days and expresses readiness to handle his assigned responsibilities.
- Those who stole ‘Ram Dhan’ won’t be allowed by Lord Ram to win polls, says Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of shielding the 'real culprits' in the alleged theft of temple offerings while sending lower-level employees to jail. He claimed Lord Ram would prevent those who stole 'Ram Dhan' from winning elections.
- Watch: Why BJP may have to rethink its delimitation plans
The BJP's assumption of a durable Hindu voting coalition in the Hindi heartland is being challenged by recent developments in Bankipur and Jantar Mantar, which question the party's structural electoral edge. These events suggest potential shifts in voter behavior that could impact BJP's delimitation plans.
- Defeat in Bankipur byelection is warning bell for NDA, says JD-(U) MLA Shyam Rajak
JD-(U) MLA Shyam Rajak stated that the NDA's defeat in the Bankipur byelection serves as a warning. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav attributed the BJP's loss to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's negative politics.
- Kashmir’s special status looted the same way Ram Temple was by BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of looting Kashmir’s special status in the same manner as the Ram Temple. She claimed Ambedkar’s constitution was first diluted for J&K, with the public remaining silent.
- BJP targets Opposition over Kashmir remarks, Jantar Mantar protests
BJP criticizes the Opposition over remarks on Kashmir and protests at Jantar Mantar. The party's representative, Mr. Rao, accused the Congress of corruption and centralized decision-making during the UPA-I and UPA-II governments.
- BJP demands apology from Congress in Karnataka for ‘insulting’ Constitutional posts
The BJP has demanded an apology from the Congress party in Karnataka over its announcement of legislators for Constitutional posts instead of allowing election by the legislative Houses. The BJP criticized this move as an 'insult' to Constitutional positions.
- Three NCPI MPs skip NDA meet, refuse to join alliance or BJP
Three NCPI MPs from Murshidabad skipped an NDA meeting and refused to join the alliance or BJP. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee stated the MPs left the party under pressure from police and Central agencies.
- Akhilesh calls bypoll results BJP’s ‘12-year return gift’; Lalan Singh says defeats are part of politics
Akhilesh described the bypoll results as the BJP's '12-year return gift,' while Lalan Singh stated that political defeats are inherent to politics. Mr. Yadav attributed the BJP's losses to its failure to employ tactics it had allegedly used in prior bypolls.
- BJP alleges unscientific construction of canal on Thrissur’s Kuruppam Road
BJP accuses Thrissur Corporation of constructing a canal in an unscientific manner on Kuruppam Road, causing inconvenience to traders and the public. The project is described as flawed and problematic.
- Nitish Kumar meets PM a day after BJP’s Bankipur bypoll defeat
Nitish Kumar met with the Prime Minister a day after the BJP's Bankipur bypoll defeat. The meeting was described as a 'courtesy call' and the election result was not discussed according to a senior party source.
- BJP accuses AAP chief of making unsubstantiated claims on E20 fuel
BJP accuses the AAP chief of making unsubstantiated claims about E20 fuel. The claims pertain to the E20 fuel initiative.
- BJP's defeat in Bankipur bypoll result of Bihar CM's negative politics: Tejashwi
Tejashwi Yadav attributes BJP's defeat in the Bankipur bypoll and the MLC poll to Bihar CM's negative politics. He stated these losses occurred since Choudhary became the CM.
- Sivankutty accuses UDF govt. in Kerala of scapegoating official to divert attention from Congress-BJP deal on councillor Sugathan
CPI(M) leader Sivankutty accuses the UDF government in Kerala of scapegoating an official to divert attention from a Congress-BJP deal involving councillor Sugathan. The leader claims the 'rescue operation' for the BJP councillor was Congress's repayment of a debt for vote trading in recent elections.
- Watch: Why BJP’s defeat in Bankipur could be a turning point in Bihar politics
Prashant Kishore's victory in the Bankipur bypoll has sparked debate about shifting political dynamics in Bihar. The result raises questions about the BJP's traditional support base, the emergence of Jan Suraaj, and challenges faced by both BJP and RJD.
- Congress stalling Parliament, blocking debate on key Bills: BJP
BJP accuses Congress of stalling Parliament and blocking debate on key Bills. Sambit Patra claims disruptions during Question Hour and Zero Hour prevent MPs from raising issues despite significant spending on parliamentary sessions.
- Watch: Why BJP’s defeat in Bankipur could be a turning point in Bihar politics
BJP's defeat in Bankipur is being analyzed as a potential turning point in Bihar politics. The focus is on the implications of this electoral outcome for political dynamics in the region.
- BJP defeat in bypoll means the beginning of change, says Akhilesh on Bihar, M.P. results
Akhilesh stated that the BJP's defeat in the bypolls signifies the beginning of change. He noted that the BJP is unable to retain its traditionally safe seats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
- Datia bypoll: Boost for Congress, Reality check for BJP
Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,016 votes in the Datia bypoll. The result is described as a boost for Congress and a reality check for BJP.
- Prashant Kishore’s big win in Bankipur: Key takeaways from the crucial Bihar by-polls | Analysis
Prashant Kishore won the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, prompting discussions about the state's evolving political landscape. The victory highlights the influence of young voters and challenges faced by the BJP and RJD.
- Across the spectrum, Bankipur’s voters say they have chosen a better alternative in the JSP
Bankipur voters selected the JSP as a better alternative, citing anger over police violence against children during the July 25 Bihar Bandh protesting NEET-UG exam irregularities. Many voters criticized the BJP for taking them for granted and the RJD for being apathetic.
- Ruling BJP’s plan to construct a new building for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office faces resistance from Opposition
The ruling BJP's proposal to build a new office for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation faces opposition from political rivals. The project has sparked debate and resistance, highlighting political tensions.
- Bankipur bypoll victory reveals Gen Z backing for Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party secured a victory in the Bankipur bypoll, with the party founder emphasizing Gen Z support and demanding the BJP change its Bihar Chief Minister and halt youth migration.
- Can PM Modi reconnect with India's Gen Z?
Student protests highlight a growing disconnect between PM Narendra Modi's BJP and young Indians. Experts suggest that social media content alone, such as reels, may not be sufficient to bridge this gap.
- Former Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Paras Jain dies
Paras Chandra Jain, known as 'Paras Pahalwan' for his love of wrestling, has died. He represented the Ujjain North Assembly seat for six terms.
- SP legislators protest in Uttar Pradesh Assembly premises over Ram temple donation issue
SP legislators protested at the Uttar Pradesh Assembly over donations made for the Ram temple, alleging the BJP betrayed devotees' faith and demanding accountability. They held a donation box during the protest.
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, aide Vinod Tomar acquitted in women wrestlers sexual harassment case
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his aide Vinod Tomar were acquitted in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers. Several wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sangeeta Phogat, had protested for months in New Delhi in 2023 demanding the arrest of the BJP leader.
- Counting of votes begins for Manjalpur assembly bypoll in Gujarat
The vote counting has begun for the Manjalpur assembly bypoll in Gujarat, held on July 30 with a 37.5% voter turnout. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of BJP MLA Yogesh Patel, a former Gujarat Minister.
- Former BJP MP Rebati Tripura steps back from politics, returns to teaching
Rebati Tripura, an indigenous leader and former BJP MP, has stepped back from politics and returned to teaching. She was not appointed to a senior position in the BJP's recently restructured State committee, despite having helped the party grow in tribal regions.
- Day before bypoll result, Congress suspends ex-Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti
Congress suspended ex-Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti a day before the bypoll result. The suspension follows accusations from Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh, who claimed Bharti was sabotaging his campaign and colluding with BJP.
- BJP fears creative expression as it will strengthen ‘anti-establishment wave’, says Akhilesh
Akhilesh accuses the BJP of misusing vulnerable artistes and criticizes the party for having no place for artists in its government. He awarded cash prizes to two Ramlila artistes, stating that creative expression could strengthen an anti-establishment wave.
- Govt likely to seek explanation from officials over letter which aided KAAPA-accused BJP councillor to secure leave
The government is likely to seek an explanation from officials over a letter dated July 20, 2026, which granted escort parole to a BJP councillor accused by KAAPA to attend a council meeting on July 31. The letter was signed by an Under Secretary on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary.
- Resume talks with Odisha, Chhattisgarh on land acquisition for Polavaram, Kiran Kumar Reddy advises A.P. government
Talks with Odisha and Chhattisgarh on land acquisition for Polavaram have resumed. The former Chief Minister notes that the process will be easier with BJP in power in both states.