BJP government
Coverage of BJP government in the Nexus archive.
- Jantar Mantar protest: Annamalai urges BJP government to engage in meaningful dialogue with students
Annamalai urges the BJP government to engage in meaningful dialogue with students during the Jantar Mantar protest. He warns that losing student faith in the education system jeopardizes the nation's future.
- Ram Temple corruption episode biggest proof of BJP govt. failure: U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai
Ajay Rai, U.P. Congress chief, accused the BJP government of failure due to corruption at the Ram Temple. He stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would be blamed for the 'heinous crime and theft' at the temple.
- Egg-free school meals introduced by BJP govt scramble politics in India's West Bengal
The BJP government in West Bengal has removed eggs from school meals, replacing them with vegetarian food provided by the Hare Krishna movement, sparking political debate over nutrition and cultural practices. Critics accuse the government of promoting vegetarianism, while former chief minister Mamata Banerjee's party argues the change contradicts local culture.
- Road rage | Politics of renaming a street in Bengal
The BJP government renamed Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue as Gopal Mukherjee Road, sparking public outcry. Historical evidence suggests the street was originally named after the first Muslim V-C of Calcutta University, not the person the government blames for killings, making the renaming a significant political moment in Bengal.
- Assam CM announces ‘ruthless’ anti-drugs drive
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 'ruthless' anti-drugs drive, including a state-level drugs disposal campaign. He cited improved inter-State coordination following the installation of a BJP government in West Bengal.
- Calcutta High Court seeks affidavit as State says no decision yet on midday meal contract for ISKCON
The Calcutta High Court has requested an affidavit regarding the state's decision on a midday meal contract with ISKCON. The state government stated no decision has been made yet, despite a budget announcement by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on June 22. Opposition parties criticized the proposal, alleging it reflects a BJP government effort to promote vegetarianism.
- Kharge accuses Centre of ‘looting’ the public as fuel prices stay high despite fall in global crude oil rate
Kharge accuses the Centre of 'looting' the public due to high fuel prices despite a decline in global crude oil rates. He claims the public is being used by the BJP government to extract taxes and boost collections.
- West Bengal Budget LIVE: Swapan Dasgupta to present BJP government's first full budget in the Assembly
Swapan Dasgupta is set to present the BJP government's first full budget in the West Bengal Assembly. The state's outstanding debt is over ₹7.5 lakh crore, with a debt-to-GSDP ratio of around 38%, one of the highest among major Indian states.
- India’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis
Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported in West Bengal under the new BJP government.