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The Bharatiya Janta Party or the BJP is India’s biggest national party and currently rules the country. It was formed in 1980, though its origins lie in the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which was founded in 1951. The BJP has been in power since 2014, with Narendra Modi as India’s prime minister.

Rebellion post last minute-pact. 2 Congress candidates refuse to give way to Rajasthan tribal party

Shanker Arnimesh -
Arvind Damor emerges after deadline ends for withdrawal of nomination, making it a 3-way fight in Banswara. Kapoor Singh takes same route to leave Congress-BAP agreement in tatters.

‘Need a plan to counter such allegations’ — Kangana’s ‘beef’ row casts shadow over BJP’s Mandi pitch

Saurabh Chauhan -
Claims that BJP’s Mandi candidate Kangana Ranaut is a ‘beef-eater’ have kicked up a storm. The actor has denied it, but BJP leaders say the row could impact the party’s prospects in Mandi.

Archaeology buff who pushed ‘panchang policing’ — Vijaya Kumar, 2nd retd DGP to join UP politics

Shikha Salaria -
Kumar had served as fourth acting UP DGP from June 2023 to January 2024. Before him, former state police chief Brij Lal had taken this route.

Pot boils for another Centre-TMC clash after Sandeshkhali. NIA moves HC in Bengal blast probe

Sreyashi Dey -
Hearing will take place Wednesday. Bhupatinagar police station had sent notice to NIA officer who filed complaint of attack. Another notice was sent to officer seeking medical report.

BJP using Kashmiri Pandits as ‘weapon’ to garner votes, says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

PTI -
Mufti spoke after visiting photojournalist's home, a Kashmiri Pandit who died last month. She stated that pandits do not need the help of any govt returning to the state.

It’s easier for BJP to conduct caste census than Congress. Savarkar’s thesis explains this

Dilip Mandal -
BJP cannot antagonise the Hindu SC, ST and OBCs because of its Virat Hindu identity project. The appointment of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister is also part of it.

Rekha Patra’s rise helps BJP’s Subaltern Hindutva push. It can de-link Jai Bheem from Jai Meem

Deep Halder -
Rekha Patra called herself a political novice while highlighting that both Sheikh Shahjahan and TMC Basirhat candidate Haji Nurul Islam had been involved in ‘anti-Hindu’ activities.

BJP resorting to playbook polarisation by likening Congress manifesto to Muslim League

ThePrint Team -
ThePrint view on the most important issues.

What happens in closed-door meetings at Manipur CM’s house & how he’s hard at work to show ‘PM cares’

Sourav Roy Barman -
CM has been holding meetings to address voters' concerns over Modi's absence from Manipur at time of crisis. Congress has filed complaint saying the meetings violate Model Code of Conduct.

Secular parties don’t want Muslims in leadership positions, want them to be their slaves — Owaisi

Shikha Salaria -
In an interview, Owaisi, whose AIMIM has allied with Apna Dal (K) & other smaller parties, says object is to beat BJP, accuses INDIA bloc of being silent on issues concerning Muslims.
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