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JP Nadda likely to continue as BJP president
JP Nadda, currently a member of the Union Cabinet under Prime Minister Modi, is expected to remain BJP president until the end of this year. Sources suggest the party will likely appoint his successor early next year. Nadda's second term as president officially ended in January 2024, but was extended until June 30 due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Vijayendra seeks CM’s resignation over ‘illegal’ allotment of plots in Mysuru to wife
BJP State president BY Vijayendra called for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over allegations that he misused power to unlawfully allot 14 prime plots in Mysuru to his wife Parvathamma. Vijayendra demanded cancellation of the allotments, a CBI investigation, and vowed to pursue the issue inside and outside the Legislature. He accused the CM of concealing his wife's extensive land holdings and criticized Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh's actions as suspicious. Siddaramaiah defended the allotment as a mistake by MUDA, denying any wrongdoing by his family.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accuses BJP nominee of bribery attempt
Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh has accused BJP’s Maniktala bypoll nominee and All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey of offering a post in national football if Ghosh helped him win the bypoll. Ghosh released an audio recording a day before the bypolls, which has put the BJP candidate in a difficult position just ahead of the election.
MLA Mohan Lal Badoli appointed Haryana BJP president
The BJP has appointed MLA Mohan Lal Badoli, associated with the RSS, as the Haryana unit president to strengthen its support base before the upcoming assembly polls. Badoli's Brahmin background highlights efforts to expand support beyond the Jat community. More key appointments anticipated as BJP prepares for state elections.
PM Modi in Rajya Sabha: Fight against terrorism in J-K in last stage
Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, the prime minister said that during the past several decades, shutdowns, strikes, terrorist threats and attempts to carry out bomb blasts have been kind of a dark shadow on democracy.
Lok Sabha: PM Modi on Motion of Thanks to President | Full Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha. Watch.Lok Sabha: PM Modi on Motion of Thanks to President | Full Speech
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RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge leads Oppn MPs into well to protest paper leak
The Opposition in India has urged the government to address the NEET paper leak issue in the Rajya Sabha, causing widespread protests. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders walked into the well of the House, while Congress member Phulo Devo Netam fainted due to exhaustion during protests. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced he will not take up notices for suspending listed businesses to address the issue first.
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.
Anurag Thakur to initiate discussion on Motion of Thanks in LS, PM's reply likely on July 2
The debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is expected to be dominated by issues like exam paper leaks. The opposition has emerged stronger in the recent general elections, and the government is committed to investigating the incidents. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan could intervene in the debate on the alleged leaked medical entrance exam NEET-UG.
Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP to hold statewide protest demanding Karnataka CM's resignation
Valmiki Corporation scam: The BJP in Karnataka plans to hold statewide protests on June 28 demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over financial irregularities in the KMVSTDC. BJP ST Morcha State President Hanumanthu stated that protests will occur in all districts and major villages until the CM steps down. The alleged Rs 187 crore scam involves misuse of funds transferred to over 700 bank accounts. Nagendra's resignation is seen as insufficient, with calls for mass resignations.
Manipur BJP president meets Amit Shah, discusses current situation
BJP's Manipur president A Sharda Devi met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss the ethnic strife in the state, urging for immediate attention for a permanent solution and tranquillity. Devi highlighted the need for resettling IDPs and providing support for rehabilitation, while Shah assured her of the Centre's commitment to fulfilling the people's aspirations in the conflict that has left over 200 dead and thousands displaced.
NDA focuses on president's address, floor unity; speaker's name to be announced soon
The BJP is preparing for the upcoming Parliament session by conducting consensus-building exercises with its allies for the President's address. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is leading these efforts, organizing meetings with NDA constituents to coordinate better and ensure unity in parliamentary proceedings. Discussions at these meetings, held at Singh's residence, focused on aligning NDA allies on the content of the President's address and enhancing floor coordination to present a cohesive front against the Opposition.
BJP's Chouhan, Bhupendra, Vaishnaw, Pradhan, Deb, Sarma and Reddy get 'election duty'
BJP's early appointments for the assembly polls come after its relatively poor performance in 2024, vis-a-vis 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand. BJP could win only nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, compared to 23 it won in 2019. NDA's total tally is 17 out of 48 in the state. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bhupendra Yadav have worked together for the Bihar assembly elections. Yadav was the party in-charge while Fadnavis was made election in-charge of the state.
BJP to start nationwide organisational rejig soon
Sources said the party's Parliamentary Board may extend Nadda's tenure till the election process for his replacement is complete. They, however, added that it is for the party's top brass to take the final call and they may appoint a "working president" till his replacement is elected.
Will continue as Bengal BJP chief for time being: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar dismissed rift speculations in West Bengal BJP unit over next party president. He highlighted BJP's lead over TMC in Kolkata during last Lok Sabha polls. He spoke at Bangla Bhavan in New Delhi. Shantanu Thakur was also mentioned as a Union Minister from West Bengal.
Mallikarjun Kharge receives invite for Modi's swearing-in ceremony; Check which opposition leaders are attending
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, sources informed.
BJP ready for mega swearing-in, Odisha CM name likely tomorrow
Preparations are underway in Bhubaneshwar for the first BJP government swearing-in in Odisha. The party won the state's Assembly polls with 78 out of 147 seats, ending the BJD's 24-year rule. The ceremony will take place at Janta Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and other chief ministers are expected to attend, with the new CM to be decided in a meeting on June 10 overseen by BJP observers.
PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind before staking claim to form government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi before staking claim to form the government for a third consecutive term, He also met senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. He touched the Constitution with his forehead at the Parliament building. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed support at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, with an oath ceremony likely on June 9.
Org weakness, switching candidates, stoppage of MNREGA funds hurt BJP
Weaknesses in the organisational structure, candidate changes in previously-won seats, and the halt of central scheme funds contributed to the BJP's defeat in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress blaming central deprivation. The lack of a Modi wave and public trust in CM Mamata Banerjee's social welfare initiatives also impacted the BJP's performance, while North Bengal provided some respite amidst a poor showing in South Bengal.
Naveen Patnaik seeks to boost morale of BJD leaders, assures them of leading from front
In a bid to uplift the spirits of the defeated party leaders, BJD president Naveen Patnaik reassured them of his unwavering leadership during a meeting held at his residence, Naveen Niwas, in Bhubaneswar. Despite losing power in Odisha after 24 years and failing to secure a majority in the state assembly as well as any Lok Sabha seats, Patnaik expressed his commitment to guiding the party forward.
President Murmu hosts dinner for PM Modi, outgoing council of ministers
President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan for PM Narendra Modi and outgoing council of ministers, attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Modi tendered his resignation earlier, accepted by the President, who asked him to continue until the new government takes office. BJP-led NDA won a majority in Lok Sabha elections, with Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader for a third term.
NCP-SP appoints P C Chacko as working president
The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) made significant leadership changes by appointing P C Chacko as its national working president on Saturday. Chacko, a long-time loyalist of Sharad Pawar, had joined the NCP in 2021 after leaving the Congress. Additionally, Rajiv Jha was appointed as the national general secretary in charge of office administration.
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