BJP QUITS

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis likely to meet Amit Shah, PM Modi as he indicates plan to quit the post

Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet with home minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis wants to resign from his post and focus on working for the party full-time after the BJP's poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls. Despite efforts from his supporters to convince him otherwise, Fadnavis remains firm in his decision. He believes that the BJP could still come to power in the upcoming assembly polls.

Karnataka’s tribal welfare minister quits after govt funds find way to bank accounts in Hyderabad

Karnataka's Tribal Welfare Minister B Nagendra resigned over a scandal involving the illegal transfer of Rs 89.63 crore of government funds to unknown individuals in Hyderabad. The BJP intensified its campaign for his resignation, alleging a major scam under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's watch. The ruling Congress withdrew support as an investigation team was formed to probe the matter. The CBI has taken up the case, and the BJP demanded the CM's resignation, alleging his knowledge of the illegal funds transfer.

Even by Congress' constantly falling standards, its Arunachal situation this time is quite something

That the Congress has become electorally insignificant is now a given in many parts of India. But the party's fate in Arunachal Pradesh in the just-concluded assembly election is something else altogether. In a terrain it once dominated, the party failed to find candidates for as many as 41 seats out of a total of 60.

PM Modi should quit public life for indulging in Hindu-Muslim rhetoric: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes PM Narendra Modi for indulging in Hindu-Muslim rhetoric and fostering hatred through daily speeches. Kharge alleges PM Modi's intentions are not clean, giving hate speeches with references to buffaloes and allocating 15 percent budget to Muslims. Kharge questions Modi's consistency on statements about Hindu-Muslim issues and accuses him of dividing society.

Kangana Ranaut quitting Bollywood? Actress says 'everything there is fake'

Kangana Ranaut recently revealed in an interview her intention to step away from the film industry if she wins the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. She expressed a desire for passionate engagement in public service, highlighting the contrast between the film world's illusion and the reality she seeks. Despite commitments to ongoing film projects, including portraying Indira Gandhi in 'Emergency,' her statement has sparked discussions about her potential departure from Bollywood for a full-time political career.

Either Kejriwal should sack his assistant, or he himself should quit as CM: BJP on Swati Maliwal case

According to the Delhi police, Maliwal on Monday went to the Civil Lines Police Station and alleged that a member of Kejriwal's personal staff "assaulted' her at the chief minister's official residence. Police have not yet received a formal complaint.

Will quit politics if Naveen Patnaik fails to become Odisha CM again: Pandian

Bureaucrat-turned-BJD leader VK Pandian, a close aide of Patnaik, challenged union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to announce that the BJP leader would also take political 'sanyas' if the saffron party failed to come to power in the state.

Sam Pitroda forced to quit post as his comments give BJP ammunition to target Congress

As the row escalated, Congress announced that Pitroda resigned on his own. "Mr. Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress president has accepted his decision," said AICC communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh on X.

Will quit politics instead of again leaving BJP: Arvinder Singh Lovely

Arvinder Singh Lovely, ex-Delhi Congress president, hints at potential shifts in party allegiance, emphasizing the impact of former Congress leaders on the upcoming Delhi polls and their role in challenging the INDIA bloc candidates.

Day after quitting, Radhika Khera alleges harassment by Congress leaders

Radhika Khera, a Congress member, accused leaders of misbehavior and being locked for being a 'Ram bhakt'. Resigned alleging conspiracy, mentioned Deepak Baij, Lord Ram temple, Ayodhya, BJP, Pawan Khera, and April 30 incident.

TDP quitting NDA in 2018 not a mistake: Ex-Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju

Telugu Desam Party quitting NDA in 2018 was not a mistake, senior party leader and former Civil Aviation Minister P Ashok Gajapati Raju has said. The regional party rejoining the alliance (NDA) was justified as BJP is saying it would do "something" for Andhra Pradesh, he added.

Congress' Wayand district committee general secretary PM Sudhakaran quits party, joins BJP

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, PM Sudhakaran, the general secretary of the Wayand district committee of Congress, has resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sudhakaran criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Wayanad MP was inaccessible to him, and expressed support for Kerala BJP chief K Surendran in the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.

BJD MLAs disqualified from Assembly after quitting party

The assembly seats of Jaydev in Khurda district and Telkoi in Keonjhar district represented by Dhali and Nayak respectively fell vacant following the disqualification of the two members, the assembly secretariat said in a statement. Government chief whip Prasanta Kumar Muduli filed a petition before the Speaker on March 18 seeking disqualification of two members as they voluntarily gave up primary membership from the BJD.

Ex-Union minister Birender Singh quits BJP, to join Congress on Tuesday

Ex-Union minister Birender Singh switches from BJP to Congress, aligning with wife and son's recent moves. The family's political realignment marks a significant shift in their party affiliations.

If Kejriwal quits, BJP will crush AAP and its govt: Sanjay Singh

Sanjay Singh discusses AAP's campaign strategy, alliance with Congress, and challenges from BJP. Emphasizes unity against BJP's anti-democratic actions and affirms Arvind Kejriwal's leadership in AAP despite ongoing legal issues.

YSRCP MLA quits to join Congress

Puthalapattu MLA M S Babu shifted to Congress from YSRCP, accusing Jagan Mohan Reddy of BJP alignment and neglecting promises and Godhra riots. Sharmila contests Lok Sabha against Y S Avinash Reddy in Andhra Pradesh.

Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns as Telangana governor; likely to contest in Lok Sabha elections with BJP ticket

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is expected to resign from Raj Bhavan, eyeing a BJP candidacy in the Lok Sabha elections from Central Chennai or Puducherry.

Uttarakhand Congress MLA Rajendra Bhandari quits party, joins BJP

BJP makes noise, but doesn't have courage to 'change' Constitution: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, during a gathering in Mumbai, criticized the BJP, stating that while the party makes noise, it lacks the courage to amend the Constitution. He emphasized that truth and people's support are on his side. Gandhi highlighted the ideological differences between the BJP and Congress, advocating for decentralization of power and the importance of listening to people's voices. He concluded his 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' by paying tribute to Dr. B R Ambedkar, marking the end of his 63-day-long mass outreach movement ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Pratap Singh resigns from party over Lok Sabha candidate selection

Rajya Sabha member Ajay Pratap Singh has resigned from BJP's primary membership due to dissatisfaction with candidate selection for Lok Sabha elections. Singh expressed his decision on social media, stating, 'I am resigning from the party.' Singh criticized the nomination process, not disclosing specific reasons. BJP did not nominate Singh for re-election as his term ends on April 2.

Rajasthan: Two former ministers, several ex-MLAs quit Congress to join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

It is a second major jolt to the Congress within a few days as former minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya recently joined the BJP which fielded him from Basnwara in the LS elections. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, state BJP president C P Joshi and Union minister Bhupendra Yadav welcomed the new joinees into the party fold at its state headquarters. Addressing the joining ceremony, Kataria said he was driven by his conscience to join the BJP. He said the BJP understands the pain and suffering of farmers, the poor and the common man.

Day after quitting Congress, Arjun Modhwadia, another ex-functionary Der join BJP

​​ State BJP chief C R Paatil inducted them into the party by offering them saffron caps and scarves. The two leaders resigned on Monday expressing anguish over the party's decision to "boycott" Lord Ram temple consecration ceremony held in Ayodhya in January.

Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir urges BJP chief Nadda to 'relieve' him of his political duties ahead of Lok Sabha polls

BJP's sitting MP and Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has asked party chief JP Nadda to relieve him of his "political duties". The move comes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.