BJP EXECUTIVE MEETING
J P Nadda to visit Jammu on July 6 to set party into motion for assembly elections
BJP National President and Union Minister J P Nadda plans to visit Jammu on July 6 to kickstart the party for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Nadda will review party operations amidst the Election Commission updating electoral rolls, preparing for the elections. Key leaders and officials will discuss election strategies and future actions.
Congress may not project CM face for Haryana polls: Party in-charge for state
Congress leader Deepak Babaria indicated on Sunday that the party may not project a chief ministerial face for the Haryana Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. The Congress general secretary in-charge of Haryana exuded confidence that his party will win the polls with a big mandate and form its government in the state.
JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working president, seeks special category status or package for Bihar
The JD(U) appointed Sanjay Jha, its Rajya Sabha member, as working president during a national executive meeting on Saturday. Neeraj Kumar, a senior leader of the party, highlighted that JD(U) reiterated its demand for special category status for Bihar at the meeting. Alternatively, they suggested the Centre could consider a special package. The party also emphasized the need for stringent action against those involved in exam paper leaks and advocated for robust legislation to prevent such incidents in the future.
Haryana assembly polls: First session of BJP executive meeting begins in Panchkula
On Saturday, the first session of the BJP's extended state executive meeting began in Panchkula to strategize for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The event was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, election in-charge for Haryana, co-in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, his predecessor and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and senior leader Saudan Singh.
JDU national executive to discuss current political situation
JDU is holding its national executive meeting in New Delhi following the Lok Sabha election results. The meeting comes amid a demand from a section of the BJP in Bihar for the party to field its chief ministerial candidate in the next assembly elections. JDU and BJP leaders have dismissed claims of mistrust between the two parties.
Bihar: Speculations rife that Nitish Kumar's son may enter politics
For the past few weeks, there have been murmurs that the 73-year-old leader could agree to "demands from within the party" that Nishant formally join the JD(U), which lacks a second rung leadership that could take over from the supremo once he decides to hang the boots. The speculations intensified on Monday, when Vidyanand Vikal, who is associated with the party and heads the State Food Commission, came out with a social media post.
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Rajasthan, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh: Arun Singh built bonds, narratives for BJP
On March 21, BJP appointed party general secretary Arun Singh as the election in-charge of Andhra Pradesh. UP BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh was made the co in-charge for the state. There was less than two months' time available for the duo to execute the alliance coordination and make it appear like a natural alliance between the BJP, TDP and Jana Sena.
RSS seeks to quell suggestions of rift with BJP following Mohan Bhagwat's remarks
RSS denies rift with BJP, clarifying that Mohan Bhagwat's recent comments were not aimed at the ruling party. The annual coordination meeting with BJP and affiliates is scheduled in August. Bhagwat's remarks were misinterpreted, with RSS stating there's no rift and his speech was consistent with past post-election addresses. RSS dissociates from Indresh Kumar's comments on BJP's poll performance. RSS emphasizes its role in creating awareness, not campaigning, during elections. RSS expects to be part of the consultation process for appointing the new BJP president.
Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as CM on June 12 at 9.27 am
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Chandrababu Naidu is set to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12. The NDA alliance, comprising TDP, Jana Sena Party (JSP), and the BJP, won Andhra Pradesh in the 2019 elections. The alliance secured 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Naidu also praised BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the right leader at the right time.
NDA now is 'Nitish-Naidu Dependent Alliance': Congress
Congress criticizes PM Modi for excessive NDA mentions, questions statue relocation. BJP faces backlash over Maharashtra defeat. Ramesh accuses Modi of Constitution 'drama'. Modi appointed PM-designate amidst controversy. Doubts raised on Modi and NDA guarantees.
Surprise poll results impact startups' plans, and other top stories this week
In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting day, with both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, dropping 8% intraday. They recovered a day later as hopes of a stable government revived.
Every moment of my life dedicated to upholding noble values enshrined in Constitution: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to upholding the values of the Indian Constitution, attributing hope, strength, and dignity to its principles. He expressed gratitude for being chosen as the NDA leader for a third term, pledging to lead with humility and promised a development-oriented governance. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised Modi's past record on constitutional matters. Modi is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday.
Bharat will never bow down as long as...: Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan
Janasena Pary chief Pawan Kalyan has backed the proposal to name Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, stating that the country will never bow down to anyone as long as Modi remains the PM. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N Chandrababu Naidu affirmed TDP's support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and proposed Modi for the post, highlighting his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Viksit Bharat. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Modi's leadership and said the NDA government received praise worldwide due to its efficient government.
Chandrababu Naidu proposes Modi's name for PM; calls him "the right leader at the right time"
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Chandrababu Naidu praised Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, for his vision, execution, and spirit. He proposed Modi as the country's Prime Minister and supported the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in electing him. Naidu emphasized the need for balancing regional aspirations and national interests for holistic development.
IPO-bound cos wary after poll results; NBFCs’ balancing act
Happy Friday! New-age firms planning to go public are moving cautiously as stock market volatility remains a concern after the 2024 general election results. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Markets can gain another 10% by year end: Samir Arora
But the bottom line is that this is a big event and the FIIs who have been selling for the last few months are not going to sell like this anymore and therefore you will be in a sweet spot where domestic guys are buying and foreigners are trying to build back their positions.
Uncertainty over capital city stares at Andhra Pradesh as Hyderabad set to cease to be joint capital
Hyderabad, the joint capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is set to cease as the capital city on June 2, 2024. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandated that Hyderabad would be the common capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding 10 years. However, the situation remains uncertain due to conflicting stances and initiatives between the ruling YSRCP and opposition TDP.
PM Modi accuses Congress of selectively distributing central funds sent for Himachal Pradesh monsoon disaster victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of misusing central aid for flood victims. He said that he would investigate the matter upon winning power in the state. He highlighted the pivotal role played by Himachal Prades for Ram Mandir's construction in Ayodhya. He also pledged of a temple in Palampur. The BJP's national executive had passed a resolution for the temple's construction during their June 1989 meeting in Palampur.
'Wasn't given parole to meet ailing mother, could not perform last rites: Rajnath Singh recalls Emergency
Rajnath Singh said his mother was in a Varanasi hospital for 27 days but he was not allowed to go. "People tried that I am released for some time so that I could meet my mother..was not given (parole)," he said. Opposition parties have accused the government of misusing probe agencies against them and have often alleged there is an "undeclared emergency" in the country.
Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) Central Parliamentary Executive Committee meeting to be held today in Mumbai
The meeting will be held in the presence of Sharad Pawar. Members of the Central Parliamentary Board of the party will be present in this meeting as well as the party's Maharashtra president MLA Jayant Patil, MP Supriya Sule, PC Chacko, Anil Deshmukh, and Jitendra Awhad.
Congress passes resolution to expel inactive executive members of Barsar and Sujanpur
Congress District President Suman Bharti lashed out at the rebels and said that these people not only backstabbed the party but also betrayed the common people of Hamirpur district. The officials and workers said in the meeting that the Lok Sabha elections would be fought in the chief minister's name. Whoever the chief minister nominates as the Lok Sabha candidate, the organisation will unite and work hard day and night to ensure his victory, they said.
Karnataka: BJP state executive committee gears up for LS polls, holds inaugural meet in Bengaluru
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that the Karnataka BJP is expected to win all 28 seats for the Lok Sabha in the upcoming polls. The party's state executive committee meeting in Bengaluru, attended by several Union Ministers and party leaders, discussed the preparations for the polls. Yadav emphasized that the people of Karnataka support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India that values its heritage.
Bihar BJP leaders to meet in Patna over weekend amid speculations of Nitish Kumar's turnaround
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may return to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as Bihar BJP leaders discuss the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This meeting takes place amid speculations of a possible alliance breakdown between JD(U)-RJD. Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi predicts that the ruling Mahagathbandhan government will not last long.
Organisation building my top priority: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at AAP Meet
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal while speaking to the AAP functionaries at the national executive meet said that organisational building was his top priority. The meeting saw discussions on Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls in various states in 2024.
BJP state executive meet in Kerala on February 20
The meeting will also discuss necessary measures to be taken to bring the welfare programmes of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre to the people
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