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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.

BJP expels 35 leaders in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh for 6 years over ‘anti-party activities’

Action came after these leaders either joined the poll fray against the official BJP candidate for this month's assembly elections or extended support to opposition parties.

In Himachal, BJP rebels impact party fate in 6 seats, but not instrumental in overall loss

BJP won 25 of 68 seats in the Himachal assembly Thursday, while Congress got 40. Even if BJP had won the 6 seats where rebels cut into BJP votes, party would have still had only 31 seats.

‘Ghar wapsis’ galore as old faces return to Rajasthan BJP, but Raje loyalists still out in cold

Ahead of Sardarshahar bypoll — being seen by BJP as a semi-final of sorts before 2023 Rajasthan assembly elections — party is welcoming back former members, unless they're in Raje camp.

BJP suspends 12 more rebels for contesting as independent candidates in Gujarat polls

The rebels filed nominations as independent candidates after being denied tickets by the BJP. The party said the 12 were suspended for 'indulging in anti-party activities.'

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.