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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicBJP in Rajasthan

Topic: BJP in Rajasthan

Red diary issue & Mahadev betting case BJP’s ‘conspiracy’ to win Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh, says Gehlot

Speaking to the media, Rajasthan CM Gehlot also slammed Modi’s remarks on late Congress leader Rajesh Pilot, and accused the BJP of 'provoking' the Gurjar community in the state.

From welfarism in MP & Chhattisgarh to Hindutva in Rajasthan — why BJP has changed its poll strategy

In Rajasthan, unlike in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, BJP is campaigning on Hindutva issue more aggressively. To counter this, Congress is spending on cow welfare & temple development.

‘Battle for Tijara seat like India-Pakistan match,’ says Balaknath, BJP’s ‘Rajasthan ka Yogi’

Mahant Balak Nath Yogi, aka Baba Balaknath, is approaching upcoming polls with an 'us versus them' mentality, attacking the Congress-led govt for its alleged minority appeasement politics.

Amit Shah’s calls didn’t work. 25+ rebels queer the pitch for BJP in Rajasthan

Peeved by party's 'high command culture', which has allegedly led to 'diluted state leadership', over 25 rebels are standing against official BJP candidates in Rajasthan polls.

Mock funeral for CP Joshi, heckling of Bhupender Yadav: BJP poll lists in Rajasthan & MP spark protest

BJP leaders raise questions about ticket distribution and management of protests. However, party has termed protests ‘natural’, citing competition for each seat.

Rajasthan polls: Raje, loyalists in BJP’s 2nd candidate list, Congress 1st list has Gehlot & Pilot

BJP announces list of 83 candidates day after its central election committee’s held marathon meeting. This comes after first list triggered massive protests in state unit.

BJP denies charge that party leaders took Rs 50 lakh to ‘sell’ a ticket in poll-bound Rajasthan

One Anand Hooda has claimed that he booked an SUV for party functionaries as part of a deal for the Fatehpur seat.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.