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    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently the largest and most popular political party in India, after the Indian National Congress. It has been the ruling political party of Asia's third largest economy since 2014. The right-wing party shares ideological and organizational links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The party's origin lies in the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, formed in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.In 1977, after the State of Emergency, the Jana Sangh merged with several other parties to form the Janata Party. The merged entity defeated the incumbent Congress party in the 1977 general election. After the 1998 general election, the BJP-led coalition known as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under the leadership of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee formed a government that lasted for a year. After fresh elections, the NDA government, again headed by Vajpayee, lasted for a full term in office. However, in the 2004 general election, the NDA was defeated and remained the principal opposition party for the next 10 years. In 2014, PM Narendra Modi led the party to a landslide victory. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, NDA scored an even bigger victory by securing 353 seats out of 543. In 2014 the PM Modi-led coalition secured 282 seats. More

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      When Patole was questioned over why Rahul Gandhi hasn't visited Ram Temple in Ayodhya yet, the Congress leader said he is "doing the work of Lord Ram".

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      A cascade of municipal, assembly and Rajya Sabha battles promises to test the strength of national and regional parties alike in 2026.

    • Nitin Nabin's appointment as party chief likely to be formalised by January 20 as BJP prepares for rejig

      The BJP's appointment of Nitin Nabin, 45, as national president will reflect the party's focus on projecting young leadership.

    • Amid Digvijaya's RSS praise row, Tharoor pushes for 'organisational strength' as Congress leaders divided

      Tharoor concurred with Singh’s remarks on strengthening party structures, arguing that introspection was necessary for an organisation with a long legacy.

    • Unnao rape case: Supreme Court to hear CBI's plea against HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence on December 29

      On December 23, the high court suspended the jail term of Sengar, who was serving a life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case, saying he had already served seven years and five months in prison.

    • Digvijaya Singh amid row over post praising BJP, RSS: 'They can sell comb to bald man'

      He told reporters that he had only praised the organisation, but he would continue opposing the BJP and RSS.

    • Unnao rape survivor approaches CBI seeking FIR against IO for 'colluding' with ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

      The development comes amid growing disappointment in several quarters after the Delhi High Court recently granted conditional bail to Sengar and suspended his life sentence in the case.

    • PM Modi single-handedly destroyed MGNREGA, carried out devastating attack on states: Rahul Gandhi

      Rahul Gandhi said Congress has vowed that it would resist the government's action and expressed confidence that the entire opposition would be aligned with it.

    • Digvijaya Singh calls himself 'staunch opponent' following row over old photo of PM Modi, praising BJP-RSS organisation

      The controversy began when Singh posted a screenshot sourced from Quora showing veteran BJP leader LK Advani attending an event in Gujarat.

    • BJP makes history in Kerala, VV Rajesh elected first-ever party mayor in Thiruvananthapuram

      The names were announced by BJP state general secretary S Suresh at a meeting of newly elected party councillors and district leaders

    • Vajpayee laid foundation for good governance, PM Modi fulfilling his vision: Nitin Nabin

      Nabin exhorted people and party workers to “work together” to fulfil Prime Minister Modi’s resolve to make India a developed country.

    • Vajpayee's 101 birth anniversary: Remembering the leader who loved food, poetry, and public life

      Despite his Brahmin upbringing and RSS background, Atal Bihari Vajpayee openly enjoyed non-vegetarian dishes — especially prawns — and was known to have whisky on occasion. His associates also recalled how he relished dishes cooked by friends and often prepared at least one item himself when journalists joined him for meals.

    • Rane vs Rane: Shiv Sena defeats BJP candidate in Kankavli municipal council

      The run-up to local body polls in Sindhudurg district was marked by political posturing between the two allies, with Nilesh accusing the BJP of using money power.

    • Parliament’s Winter Session wrapped: Vaping row, a nuclear push and air pollution debate that never happened

      The Parliament saw an elaborate discussion on Vande Mataram but failed to take a discussion on the air pollution crisis in the national capital, despite discussion demands from the Opposition camp.

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      The Centre says ITI Limited has an order book of Rs 18,746 crore but continues to make losses

    • BJP appoints Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as national working president of the party

      Nitin Nabin, a senior BJP leader from Bihar, currently serves as a minister in the state government and has held several organisational and administrative responsibilities within the party over the years.

    • With lotus blooming in Thiruvananthapuram, will Kerala's first IPS officer become Mayor

      Winning from the Sasthamangalam division of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Sreelekha has been projected as the face of the BJP-led NDA for the mayoral post, a key priority for the saffron party which put up an impressive show in a state dominated by Congress and Left led blocs for decades

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      Taking a potshot at the leader of the opposition, AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar asked if this is result of born enlightenment

    • OPINION | Why the BJP is not going it alone in Maharashtra

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    • BJP's 'Leader of Paryatan' swipe at LoP Rahul Gandhi over Germany visit amid Parliament session

      Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to attend a major Indian Overseas Congress event in Berlin on December 17, where he will meet IOC leaders from across Europe.

    • After Babri Masjid row, suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir claims he will emerge 'kingmaker' after 2026 Bengal polls

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    • Rahul Gandhi resorts to lying instead of constructively assisting in selection of Election Commission officials: BJP

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    • 'Need to provide services at the doorstep of citizens': PM Modi at NDA parliamentary meet

      PM Modi emphasised that the government's reforms are completely citizen-centric, not just economic or revenue-focused. The goal is to remove everyday hurdles so people can reach their full potential.

    • DMK targets BJP over sinking rupee, posts 2013 video of Modi blaming corruption for currency's decline | Watch

      The Opposition has launched a blistering attack against the government over the rupee falling to historic low

    • 'What kind of mentality is this?': BJP leader Narottam Mishra criticises Jamiat chief Madani's speech in Bhopal

      Mishra asked who is responsible for bomb blasts and jihad, stating India won't tolerate such mentality.

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