As ex-CM Raghubar Das eyes return to Jharkhand politics, old rival stands in way. Why it’s made BJP jittery
Ex-CM Das, who is now Odisha Governor, had lost to Roy from Jamshedpur East in last state election. Both leaders are now said to be eyeing the seat again amid talks of BJP-JD(U) tie-up. Key Points
ThePrintUttarakhand BJP in turmoil after Independent MLA alleges plot to topple Dhami govt
Issue became embarrassing for BJP after ex-CMs Trivendra Singh Rawat & Ramesh Pokhriyal asked for probe into allegations. Episode has highlighted infighting within state party unit. Key Points
ThePrintWhy BJP withdrew 1st list of J&K poll candidates within hours & issued two fresh ones
Withdrawn list did not have names of former deputy CMs Nirmal Singh, Kavinder Gupta, & J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina. Supporters of Om Khajuria protested at the party office. Key Points
ThePrintKangana’s ‘rape & dead bodies’ remarks on farmers’ agitation land BJP in soup in poll-bound Haryana
BJP issued statement distancing itself from remarks by Kangana Ranaut. It said remarks were ‘not opinion of the party’. Key Points
ThePrintIn marathon meetings in Haryana & UP, RSS advises BJP to fix infighting, coordinate better with Sangh
This comes ahead of annual RSS coordination meet with BJP & other affiliates from 31 August to 2 September. Picking new poll faces & not relying on 'Modi factor' for votes also discussed. Key Points
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How Hemant Soren is making his prison stint a poll plank to attack BJP in tribal Jharkhand
In countless public meetings, the CM has brought up his 5-month incarceration, presenting himself as taking up the cause of tribals, the poor, and Dalits. Polls due in November-December. Key Points
ThePrintKnives out for Yediyurappa & son, rebel group shakes up Karnataka BJP while top brass stays mum
At least 5 senior BJP legislators met at a resort in Belagavi Sunday. The rebels are now planning their own march to highlight alleged corruption in Valmiki development corporation. Key Points
ThePrintMeet the BJP: Modi pitches party to the world as foreign leaders come visiting
BJP chief Nadda will likely meet with Malaysian PM when he visits India next week. Initiative to build ties with parties abroad began 2 years ago at Modi's behest, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintBJP approves TN chief Annamalai’s 3-month break to pursue fellowship at Oxford, replacement unlikely
Annamalai was at helm of party’s campaign in Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha polls, but BJP did not win any seats. He himself failed to secure win in Coimbatore, considered a BJP stronghold. Key Points
ThePrintChink in NDA's armour in Karnataka? JD(S) backs out of BJP-led padayatra in state
JD(S) wants to retain its strongholds & is unwilling to overlook rivalries with some BJP leaders, say experts. JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy says those trying to 'poison' his family leading yatra. Key Points
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‘LS results broke BJP’s arrogance. Modi must be more accommodative’ — party veteran Shanta Kumar
Kumar, one of BJP's founding members, spoke against ‘horse-trading’ in Himachal but also lauded Modi govt for getting third term. He had some advice for Rahul Gandhi as well. Key Points
ThePrintYogi, Maurya rift out in open — veiled barbs, quota missives & back-to-back meetings
Maurya’s letter on quota came to light days after Anupriya Patel’s letter to UP CM. Yogi loyalists see bid to weaken CM. Key Points
ThePrintINDIA bloc 10, BJP 2: Assembly bypolls across seven states perk up Oppn camp further
Congress and TMC won 4 seats each, while DMK and AAP each bagged 1 seat. Independent won in Bihar’s Rupauli, handing outgoing MLA Bima Bharti 2nd electoral defeat in 2 months. Key Points
ThePrintWiped out in Jharkhand tribal seats, BJP rakes up ‘demographic change’ due to ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’
Recent HC order asking Soren govt to push back Bangladeshi infiltrators has come as shot in arm for opposition party. Jharkhand is set for polls in November-December. Key Points
ThePrintModi's new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies. Key Points
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BJP is caught in its own Maharashtra trap. It has little to gain in Assembly polls
The BJP can’t afford to be seen as undermining Eknath Shinde, a Maratha leader. He is a bigger challenge to the party than Uddhav Thackeray ever was. Key Points
ThePrintAkali Dal calls move to oust Sukhbir Badal 'dangerous conspiracy', Harsimrat blames 'BJP's stooges'
Punjab BJP refutes allegations, says Badal should introspect why SAD has been seeing downslide since breaking ties with BJP. Rebellion in SAD comes after poor performance in LS polls. Key Points
ThePrintBJP-Jat ties fraying at both ends. Dwindling electoral support, just 2 junior ministers in Modi 3.0
Jats rallied around BJP after Vajpayee govt included them in OBC list. Twenty-five years later, community’s voting trend in 2024 shows declining trust between Jats and BJP. Key Points
ThePrintFriction in Jharkhand BJP ahead of state polls as Sita Soren blames party leaders for Lok Sabha loss
BJP leaders deny allegations that they worked to ensure Sita Soren's defeat in Dumka seat. Several instances of infighting as party prepares for tough assembly battle. Key Points
ThePrintModi fell prey to 'too much greed', BJP lost wherever Ram ji went on padyatra — Puri Shankaracharya
When someone aims over his capacity, he ends up performing badly, says Swami Nischalananda Saraswati. This is the 2nd jibe from a Shankaracharya since party's setback in LS polls. Key Points
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Haryana BJP rushes to placate Dalits before assembly polls, Congress looks to blunt rival's OBC push
SCs and Jats together helped Congress snatch 5 of state’s 10 Lok Sabha seats from BJP. CM Saini-led govt is now pushing welfare schemes in bid to win over Dalits. Key Points
ThePrint‘Unnecessary’ tie-up — Organiser piece brings out NCP-BJP cadre dynamics as Mahayuti licks its wounds
Alliance hurt BJP's brand value, writes RSS's Ratan Sharda. NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal vehemently denies any likelihood of alliance playing role in BJP's poor performance in state. Key Points
ThePrintIndia’s newly galvanized opposition strikes back with ‘mandate to save democracy’
At the start of the year, Narendra Modi launched his unofficial election campaign from the steps of a grand Hindu temple. India was about to enter a “divine” era, he said, declaring the beginning of a “new time cycle.” Key Points
CNNMamata clinches Bengal for TMC again
TMC's Mamata Banerjee leads in West Bengal with 25 seats, defying exit polls. Her mass following and doorstep delivery scheme boost her government's perception. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCM Pema Khandu leads BJP to victory in Arunachal Pradesh, retains power with a brute majority
BJP won 46 of the state's 60 seats. NDA partner NPP came a distant 2nd, winning 5 seats, followed by Ajit Pawar faction of NCP, which got 3. Khandu is set to return as CM for 3rd term. Key Points
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The four battleground states that can swing election results
BJP strategizes to secure a third term, relying on allies to offset potential losses. Key states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra will influence Lok Sabha results. Challenges from regional parties, TMC in West Bengal, BJD in Odisha, and political uncertainties in Maharashtra may impact BJP's performance. Key Points
Economic Times‘Did God send these?’ — BJP ‘bulldozer rally’ ahead of Yogi’s Sirsa visit invites Congress barbs
Congress's Kumari Selja slams BJP, says those in power think they will intimidate people of Haryana. Political expert sees it as a tactic to 'divide people'. Key Points
ThePrintKarnataka cops lodge FIR against BJP's Nadda, Malviya on Congress' complaint over intimidation of SC, ST m
An FIR has been filed against BJP leaders JP Nadda, BY Vijayendra, and Amit Malviya by Congress in Karnataka, alleging intimidation of SC/ST community members through a social media post. Congress claims the post aimed to create hostility and prejudice. BJP is also accused of breaching the model code by depicting Rahul Gandhi and Siddaramaiah unfavorably. Key Points
Economic TimesRevanna sex scandal: Why JD(S) matters for the BJP in Karnataka
BJP and JD(S) face crisis over sexual harassment allegations against Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka. BJP distances, JD(S) suspends amid SIT probe. Congress exploits scandal. Karnataka crucial for BJP's South India strategy with JD(S) alliance aiming for 20 seats. Key Points
Economic Times'Voter fatigue', eye on Hindi heartland — what's behind Modi's renewed focus on Muslims & mangalsutras
With elections now entering Hindi heartland states, BJP is invoking emotive issues. Development and corruption alone aren't enough to ‘energise’ BJP cadres, say party sources. Key Points
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How Congress is trying to break BJP's grip on India's IT capital Bengaluru
Bengaluru has 4 LS seats, 1 with Congress & rest with BJP. Analysts say city's voters look to benefit from rapid growth & may not be very concerned with trends in other parts of state. Key Points
ThePrintBJP bid to carve out space in TN hits unlikely roadblock — a DMK-AIADMK ploy to keep ‘outsider’ out
Dravidian parties keeping BJP out of Lok Sabha election rhetoric after realising BJP is eyeing state election, say political analysts. Since 1967, either DMK or AIADMK has ruled state. Key Points
ThePrintTamil Nadu: DMK aims to repeat 2019 outcome; AIADMK seeks return while BJP pins hopes on Annamalai factor
The DMK Congress alliance has been harping on the fact that voting a BJP-ruled government is a challenge to federalism. It has labelled the BJP as a threat to the minority and Dalit communities. On the campaign trail, the DMK alliance has labelled the BJP as an upper caste party which, if it comes to power, would not allow Tamil people to eat non-vegetarian food. The party has attacked the Centre for releasing less funds to states like Tamil Nadu. The demand for scrapping of NEET by the DMK has found wide support in TN as it allegedly puts Tamil students at a disadvantage. The Opposition parties are harping on the alleged corruption involving Stalins family, the drug racket issue and the high prices of electricity in the state. Key Points
Economic TimesNo breakthrough in talks between BJP and Kshatriyas
Kshatriya community demands Pashottam Rupala's removal from BJP's candidate list due to controversial comments. Stalemate persists despite apologies, with community leaders vowing not to negotiate further. Key Points
Economic TimesVijender Singh on switching to BJP: ‘I slept for a while then woke up...’
Vijender Singh said on Wednesday, “I have joined the BJP in the interest of the nation and to serve the people. I want to help more and more people.” | Latest News India Key Points
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'We will not let her escape': BJP sues AAP's Atishi for 'join us or go to jail' claim
The BJP has issued a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi after she alleged being coerced to join the BJP or face arrest. At a press briefing, Atishi claimed she was approached by a close associate of BJP, prompting the party to threaten legal action unless she substantiates her claims. Key Points
Economic Times'Deliberate strategy:' Congress slams BJP over Jyoti Mirdha's remarks on ‘change in Constitution’
In the video, Mirdha could be heard saying ‘several tough decisions need to be taken in the country’s interest. We have to make constitutional amendments for them.’ Key Points
ThePrintElectoral bonds stink. PM Modi must ask tough questions to BJP fund managers
PM Modi can’t keep track of every donation the party receives and every clean chit a party-led government gives. So it's up to him to rise above the emerging consensus & ask tough questions. Key Points
ThePrintRSS has climbed the Kerala mountain, but where's the BJP?
Young Communists joined the RSS after the Emergency and fuelled its growth in Kerala. Such has been the growth in RSS 'shakhas' that the state was divided into two 'pranths' recently. While the RSS is growing, why hasn't the BJP been able to translate the groundwork into electoral gains? Key Points
India TodayLok Sabha Elections: ‘Abki baar 400 paar’, Modi supporters hold car rally in Atlanta | Watch
BJP supporters organize car rally in London and Australia with over 250 participants showing support for Modi in 2024 elections. UK Parliamentarian Bob Blackman highlights Indian diaspora's role in shaping homeland's future. Key Points
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If you apply for CAA, you will lose citizenship for 5 years: Mamata Banerjee to Matuas
The promise of implementing CAA was a major electoral plank for BJP in the last Lok Sabha and assembly polls in West Bengal. The community, with more than one crore voters in the state, is spread over Nadia, Cooch Behar, North and South 24 Parganas districts bordering Bangladesh. The Trinamool Supremo went on to say she always cared about the Matua community and when Boroma, the matriarch of the Matua community, was alive, she bore all the expenses of Boroma's treatment. Key Points
Economic TimesNitin Gadkari predicts Southern support to achieve PM Modi's 370 target, says BJP has highest TRP in count
BJP won 303 seats on its own in the 2019 elections but its tally in the outgoing Lok Sabha is now 288. This follows some bypoll losses and resignations of some MPs after they recently moved to state assemblies. Key Points
Economic TimesEx-diplomat, a singer & three defectors — who are BJP's candidates in Punjab
BJP’s first list contains 3 defectors — former Congress leaders Ravneet Singh Bittu & Preneet Kaur & ex-AAP MP Sushil Rinku. The party has also fielded singer Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot. Key Points
ThePrintPriyanka Gandhi Vadra attacks BJP over Janardhan Reddy's re-entry into the party
Taking to social media platform X, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote, Janardhan Reddy, accused in the Rs 35,000 crore scam, joined the BJP. 20 different cases are against him, including 9 CBI cases. There are allegations of destroying forests and mines. There are allegations of an attempt to buy the judge for Rs 40 crore instead of bail. Key Points
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