Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a political party in India and one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Indian National Congress. Since 2014, it has been the ruling political party in India under the incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP is aligned with right-wing politics and has close ideological and organisational links to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteer paramilitary organisation. Its policies adhere to Hindutva, a Hindu nationalist ideology. As of January 2024, it is the country's biggest political party in terms of representation in the Parliament of India as well as state legislatures.

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BJP's Ambala candidate faces farmers' protest

Farmers protest in Naggal village against Banto Kataria, questioning barricades at Shambhu border. Gurmeet Singh Majri leads protesters demanding legal guarantee..

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Make Modi PM for third time to end terrorism and Naxalism: Amit Shah

Amit Shah rallies for Narendra Modi's third term, citing success in combating terrorism, rapid economic growth under Modi's leadership. He urges public support..

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'Hypocrisy of Modi Sarkar knows no bounds': Jairam Ramesh targets government over move on 2G case verdict

Congress on Saturday accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying that the BJP had termed the 2G spectrum allocation during the UPA government as "scam" and now wants to..

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'PM did not implement even one of his electoral promises': Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge criticizes PM Modi for unfulfilled promises, BJP's lack of patriotism. Stresses 2024 election importance. Condemns GST impact, Aghadi's alliance..

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DNA Exclusive: Check LSS score of Shashi Tharoor, Congress candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram constituency

Tharoor has held the seat since 2009, and this time he is facing a tough challenge as the BJP has named a strong face against him.

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'Ploy by BJP': TMC moves EC after CBI raids Sandeshkhali locations

TMC raised concerns over the CBI raid during Phase II polling, suspecting BJP-CBI collusion in arms recovery at Sandeshkhali. TMC wrote a letter to EC to raise a..

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BJP opposing inheritance tax because of Adani, Ambani, says Prashant Bhushan

Advocate Prashant Bhushan expressed support for an inheritance tax on Friday, urging Congress to be "on the front foot" in response to Sam Pitroda's statements,..

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BJP's Dilip Ghosh faces crucial battle for political survival in Bardhaman-Durgapur seat

In Bardhaman-Durgapur, Dilip Ghosh faces TMC's Kirti Azad and Left-Congress' Sukriti Ghoshal. The battleground saw S S Ahluwalia's win in 2019. The election..

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TDP's priority is to 'rebuild' Andhra Pradesh, take it out of debt trap: Kanakamedal Ravindra Kumar

TDP leader focuses on rebuilding Andhra Pradesh by contesting elections, targeting Jagan Mohan Reddy, and forming alliances with BJP. Emphasis on job creation,..

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Congress: BJP afraid of poll loss, Nadda put Manmohan remarks in wrong context

Congress on Friday said PM Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda were resorting to polarisation as they were fearful of losing Lok Sabha elections. Congress general..

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Kerala CPM neta cosying up to BJP? 'Friendly chat' triggers buzz

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Congress wants to bring back Muslim personal law, BJP will bring UCC: Shah

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WB BJP worker found hanging, kin blame TMC

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Congress suspends Surat’s disqualified candidate for ‘collusion with BJP’

Congress suspended Friday its disqualified Surat LS candidate Nilesh Kumbhani for six years, accusing him of “negligence or collusion with BJP” even as he..

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Bengal teachers' recruitment verdict: PM Modi accuses TMC of massive corruption; Mamata hits back, calls BJP 'job-eater'

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Election Commission books BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for 'soliciting votes on ground of religion'

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LS Polls Phase 2 2024: Case filed against Tejasvi Surya, Over 60% voter turnout and more | Oneindia 03:03

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India begins second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as front-runner 01:31

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya booked for seeking votes on religious grounds

The case against Tejasvi Surya has been filed with Jayanagar police station in Bengaluru.

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'Will this country now work as per Sharia?': Amit Shah slams Congress manifesto

Amit Shah criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Sharia law support, praises BJP's manifesto. Urges voters for security, prosperity, poor welfare. Emphasizes secular..

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India election: FRANCE 24 report in Kerala, the only state where the BJP has never won a seat 02:16

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'PM Modi has no knowledge of history': Bhupesh Baghel criticizes PM Modi on inheritance tax row

Former CM Baghel accuses PM Modi of lying about inheritance tax, referencing Indira Gandhi's donations. Modi uses Pitroda's comments to attack Congress. Baghel,..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Candidate Arun Govil Speaks Out As Voting Embarks in Meerut| OneIndia 02:17

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Speaks Out As Voting Commences in Bengalore| OneIndia 03:32

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'Why is the life of the poor still miserable?': BSP supremo Mayawati attacks BJP government

In a post on X, Mayawati said, "In the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the country today, especially the poor, unemployed, farmers, women and other..

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BJP intensifies 'Muslim quota' attack on Congress, cites Manmohan Singh's 2019 remarks

"April 2009: In the run up to Lok Sabha election, Dr Manmohan Singh, reiterated his statement that minorities, especially poor Muslims, should get priority when..

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BJP on guard as wounded Baghel eyes redemption in Rajnandgaon

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BJP faces key test as Assam’s migrant Muslim majority seats go to polls

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BJP swept Rajasthan in last 2 polls, but a hat-trick may not come easy

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 2: 88 seats across 13 states are going to polls today; check key seats, candidates

India will go for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections tomorrow in a high-stakes battle across 13 states and union territories with the campaign marked by..

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Hemant's wife Kalpana is JMM candidate for assembly bypoll

JMM on Thursday named former CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Murmu Soren as its candidate for the bypoll to the Gandey assembly seat under Giridih Lok Sabha..

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Amit Shah targets Naveen government, calls his tenure Odisha’s ‘lost years’

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s governance, describing his uninterrupted tenure since 2000..

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EC sends notices to BJP, Cong chiefs over Modi, Rahul speeches

Setting a new trend to make party presidents accountable for alleged violation of the model code of conduct by their candidates and star campaigners, Election..

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Varun turns down BJP offer to contest against cousin Priyanka Gandhi from Rae Bareli

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Experts: EC notice to Cong, BJP chiefs may give long rope to leaders; make bosses more accountable

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Himachal deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri says not contesting Lok Sabha election from Hamirpur seat

Amid the speculations that Congress might field him from the Hamirpur parliamentary seat against BJP’s Anurag Thakur, the deputy chief minister Mukesh..

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DNA Exclusive: Check LSS score of Jitin Prasada, BJP candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit

Prasada quit the Congress and joined BJP in June 2021.

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BJP's Kerala drive, Maha ambition on test amid soaring political temperature ahead of 2nd phase polls

BJP's Kerala challenge, Modi's Congress attack, Lok Sabha polls for 89 seats, key leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Uddhav Thackeray, and heatwave..

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EC writes to BJP, Congress over complaints of MCC violation by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, seeks response by..

The BJP on Monday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was making a false claim about the rise in poverty in the country and urged the Election Commission..

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PM unmasked as man who has to stoke religious tensions to fight elections: Rajasthan Cong chief

Congress aims to win over 13 seats in Rajasthan, countering BJP's divisive strategies. Dotasra criticizes Modi's lies and vindicates Rahul Gandhi's stance on..

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'JP Nadda brought five bags of cash for distribution among voters', claims Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of voter bribery in Bihar. Criticizes PM Modi for comments on Congress and inflation. Asks about wealth distribution, reservation, and..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi likely to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi seats

Smriti Irani defeated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi. Irani has again been fielded by the BJP from the seat.

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Congress manifesto hints at religious quota in armed forces: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi's recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress's manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to..

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In Barmer's shifting sands, an Independent takes the fight to the Big 2

Rajasthan's most extensive parliamentary constituency is gearing up for an intriguing battle. Historically under the sway of Congress, this area is now..

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Union minister Nitin Gadkari collapses due to heat during rally in Maharashtra

During his whirlwind tour of Vidarbha for the second-phase campaign, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari collapsed briefly on the dais while..

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Priyanka Gandhi tears into Kerala CM, claims he's colluding with BJP

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Congress says BJP's conspiracy to create political crisis in Himachal failed; BJP retaliates by calling congress 'flop government'

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'PM Modi, BJP leaders trying to mislead and scare people with lies': Priyanka counters attack over 'wealth survey, inheritance tax'

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'Indira Gandhi donated her jewellery in 1962 war...': Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Modi's 'mangalsutra jibe'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who donated her jewellery during the 1962 India-China..

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'My mother's mangalsutra was...': Priyanka Gandhi hits back at PM Modi over attack on Congress

Speaking at a rally in Bengaluru, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi also alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders do not understand the..

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BJP files complaint with EC