The controversy began on August 26 after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) advised keeping non-vegetarian food away from Durga Puja pandals, saying it was necessary to preserve the festival’s “sanctity.”

BJP says food choices are a matter of individual preference

Dhirendra Shastri: Keep non-veg food away from puja venues 

A former Aam Aadmi Party leader has launched a sharp attack on the party, alleging irregularities linked to the deletion of a name from a draft voter list. The dispute has triggered a fresh political row, with accusations of internal favouritism and questions over the handling of electoral records.


Ex-AAP leader lashes out at his former party for name 'deletion' in draft voter list 

A fierce political battle has erupted in Uttarakhand over an alleged "shuddhikaran" (purification) ritual conducted at a venue in Haldwani after a rally addressed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Congress leaders have termed the act discriminatory and linked it to caste prejudice, while the BJP has rejected the allegations and accused the opposition of politicizing the issue.


BJP and Congress engage in political slugfest over alleged 'purification' ritual

A fresh political battle has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the BJP questioned Chief Minister Vijay's handling of Cauvery-related projects and public spending. The party claimed that while a local dam project cost ₹4.8 crore, the Chief Minister's visit to the region allegedly cost nearly ₹5 crore. BJP leaders have dubbed Vijay the "Costly Chief Minister" and demanded answers on governance priorities, water management and the use of public funds.


BJP targets CM Vijay over Cauvery spending, calls him 'costly chief minister'

Srinagar witnessed a heated political confrontation as the BJP and the National Conference staged rival protests against each other. BJP workers gathered at the iconic Ghanta Ghar, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir government of "misrule" and demanding accountability. In response, the National Conference organized counter-protests, including demonstrations outside the BJP's Jawaharnagar office.


BJP and National Conference stage rival protests in Jammu & Kashmir's Srinagar

Political showdown in Srinagar: BJP and National Conference take battle to the streets 

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked fresh controversy after making a "bull vs pig" comparison targeting BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), triggering sharp backlash. The remark has fueled an already bitter war of words between Congress and BRS in the state. The BJP has now stepped in, demanding a public apology from Revanth Reddy over the jibe, calling it unbecoming of a chief minister's office. This adds to a long list of controversial remarks Revanth has made against KCR and BRS leaders in recent months.


Revanth Reddy's 'bull vs pig' jibe at KCR sparks row, BJP demands apology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's stronger-than-expected 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY2026–27, stating the impressive figures have exposed the "jhooth ki goonj" (echo of lies) spread by political critics. Highlighting key growth drivers like a 9.2% surge in manufacturing, the Prime Minister celebrated the nation's economic resilience despite ongoing global headwinds. Alongside celebrating the economic milestone, PM Modi reinforced his "Swadeshi" push, calling on citizens to support domestic growth by avoiding unnecessary gold purchases and foreign leisure trips. 

India development report: BJP hails 7.8% growth in April-June quarter

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the immediate registration of an FIR under the SC/ST Act against those allegedly involved in a shuddhikaran or purification ritual in Uttarakhand after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's visit.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Gandhi said the incident reflected the BJP and RSS mindset towards Dalits. He alleged that the two organisations did not want Dalits to progress, live with dignity or achieve success.&nbsp;"We are demanding justice for the Congress president. Give the Congress president justice in Uttarakhand. It is the duty of the central and state governments to ensure that Kharge gets justice," he said.&nbsp;Gandhi accused those involved in the ritual of practising untouchability and said the act suggested that Dalits were being treated as impure.&nbsp;"The BJP people practice untouchability. When they do shuddhikaran, they say that Dalits cannot touch as they are impure," Gandhi said.&nbsp;He also accused Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt of defending the purification ritual. Gandhi said around 20 days had passed since the alleged incident, but no action had been taken.&nbsp;"We demand that an FIR be lodged against those who have done this. PM Modi states that he belongs to every caste and is the prime minister of the country, but his party chief of Uttarakhand defends shuddhikaran," Gandhi said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-admit-that-us-sanctions-affecting-tehran-s-economy-here-s-what-he-said-1788003944885">Did Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian admit that US sanctions affecting Tehran's economy? Here's what he said</a>&nbsp;Gandhi reiterated that the ritual violated the SC/ST Act and demanded immediate action against those allegedly responsible.&nbsp;"This act violates the SC/ST Act. Performing a 'purification' ritual is a crime. Yet, no action has been taken. Therefore, we demand that an FIR be registered immediately against those who carried out this purification ritual in Uttarakhand," Gandhi said.&nbsp;The Congress leader also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim of representing people from every caste, pointing to the Uttarakhand BJP leadership's defence of the purification ritual."The Prime Minister claims to belong to every caste and to be the Prime Minister of all of India. Yet, the state chief of his party states that the purification was justified," Gandhi said.&nbsp;He called on the Prime Minister to direct authorities to register an FIR under the SC/ST Act against those allegedly involved in the incident.&nbsp;"We want the Prime Minister to immediately order the registration of an FIR against these individuals under the SC/ST Act. It is the duty of both the State Government and the Central Government to ensure that Kharge ji receives justice in Uttarakhand," he said.&nbsp;Earlier, Kharge raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha this month. He demanded that cases be registered under the law against untouchability against those allegedly involved and called for their arrest.&nbsp;Leader of the House and Union minister J P Nadda had said the BJP did not support such activities and that the incident would be investigated.

Rahul Gandhi demanded an immediate FIR under the SC/ST Act over the alleged purification ritual at the venue of Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, and urged PM Modi to ensure justice.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the immediate registration of an FIR under the SC/ST Act against those allegedly involved in a shuddhikaran or purification ritual in Uttarakhand after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's visit. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Gandhi said the incident reflected the BJP and RSS mindset towards Dalits. He alleged that the two organisations did not want Dalits to progress, live with dignity or achieve success. "We are demanding justice for the Congress president. Give the Congress president justice in Uttarakhand. It is the duty of the central and state governments to ensure that Kharge gets justice," he said. Gandhi accused those involved in the ritual of practising untouchability and said the act suggested that Dalits were being treated as impure. "The BJP people practice untouchability. When they do shuddhikaran, they say that Dalits cannot touch as they are impure," Gandhi said. He also accused Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt of defending the purification ritual. Gandhi said around 20 days had passed since the alleged incident, but no action had been taken. "We demand that an FIR be lodged against those who have done this. PM Modi states that he belongs to every caste and is the prime minister of the country, but his party chief of Uttarakhand defends shuddhikaran," Gandhi said. Also Read: Did Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian admit that US sanctions affecting Tehran's economy? Here's what he said Gandhi reiterated that the ritual violated the SC/ST Act and demanded immediate action against those allegedly responsible. "This act violates the SC/ST Act. Performing a 'purification' ritual is a crime. Yet, no action has been taken. Therefore, we demand that an FIR be registered immediately against those who carried out this purification ritual in Uttarakhand," Gandhi said. The Congress leader also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim of representing people from every caste, pointing to the Uttarakhand BJP leadership's defence of the purification ritual. "The Prime Minister claims to belong to every caste and to be the Prime Minister of all of India. Yet, the state chief of his party states that the purification was justified," Gandhi said. He called on the Prime Minister to direct authorities to register an FIR under the SC/ST Act against those allegedly involved in the incident. "We want the Prime Minister to immediately order the registration of an FIR against these individuals under the SC/ST Act. It is the duty of both the State Government and the Central Government to ensure that Kharge ji receives justice in Uttarakhand," he said. Earlier, Kharge raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha this month. He demanded that cases be registered under the law against untouchability against those allegedly involved and called for their arrest. Leader of the House and Union minister J P Nadda had said the BJP did not support such activities and that the incident would be investigated.

Rahul Gandhi demanded an immediate FIR under the SC/ST Act over the alleged purification ritual at the venue of Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, and urged PM Modi to ensure justice.

‘PM Modi must order FIR’: Rahul Gandhi demands SC/ST Act case over Haldwani purification row

The political crisis in Karnataka has escalated sharply as the opposition BJP mounts intense pressure on Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's administration over the multi-crore Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.


BJP: Nagendra diverted funds from Dalit Valmiki Corporation

Delays in monthly financial assistance under West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana have triggered protests and a political clash between the ruling BJP and opposition TMC. The dispute has intensified over the delay in payments and the impact on beneficiaries awaiting financial support.

Annapurna Yojana Payment row triggers political clash 

The political row over Vande Mataram has intensified as the BJP passes a resolution targeting the Congress over its position on the national song.

The BJP says it will launch a nationwide awareness campaign highlighting the history and significance of Vande Mataram, with a special focus on young people. The party has also invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s views as part of its campaign.

Meanwhile, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended the party’s existing practice regarding the national song and national anthem at Congress functions.

Vande Mataram row: BJP slams Congress for reaffirming its 1937 resolution

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a month-long nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public office, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde said on Saturday (August 22).&nbsp;The announcement came after BJP national president Nitin Nabin chaired a high-level meeting with the party's newly appointed national office bearers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. The meeting focused on grassroots strategies and plans to connect with young people.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters after the meeting and a workshop involving state presidents and organisational general secretaries, Tawde said the new campaign would build on the BJP's annual 'Seva Pakhwada' held around Modi's birthday on September 17.&nbsp;"Every year, the Bharatiya Janata Party observes Seva Pakhwada across the country around the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. Modi ji's personality is such that he is engaged in service every moment. Naturally, for the past few years, the BJP has been observing Seva Pakhwada around September 17," Tawde said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-nia-court-to-send-summons-to-hafiz-saeed-through-mea-1787403360406">Pahalgam terror attack: NIA court to send summons to Hafiz Saeed through MEA</a><h2>BJP plans nationwide service campaign</h2>The campaign will be held under the banner of 'Seva Sankalp Mahotsav' and will run for a month across the country. It will include public service and welfare activities such as sanitation drives, blood donation camps, tree plantation programmes and health camps.&nbsp;Tawde said this year's campaign has added significance as October 7 will mark 25 years since Modi took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001.&nbsp;"This year, there is a coincidence that on October 7, 2001, Narendra Modi took the oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. This October 7 will mark 25 years of that occasion. Therefore, the BJP has decided that while we observe Seva Pakhwada around his birthday, keeping this 25-year milestone in mind, we will conduct a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan across the country," he said.&nbsp;He said the programme would include several activities focused on the spirit of service, along with initiatives that the BJP traditionally organises during Seva Pakhwada.&nbsp;"Modi ji's personality has the spirit of service as an important element. Keeping that in mind, there will be several activities throughout this campaign. The programmes that the party conducts during Seva Pakhwada will also be undertaken," he said.<h2>Seva Setu to help beneficiaries</h2>Tawde also outlined the 'Seva Setu Abhiyan', which will focus on people who may have missed out on government welfare schemes because of documentation or other difficulties.&nbsp;"If someone has been left out of any scheme started during Prime Minister Modi's tenure, there should be an opportunity for that person to access the benefit. Under the Seva Setu Abhiyan, for 15 days, at the block level, people from the departments concerned with various schemes will remain present along with the necessary documents," Tawde said.&nbsp;The initiative will provide an opportunity for eligible people to seek access to benefits under various government schemes with officials and required documents available at the block level.

The BJP will launch a month-long nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public office, with service activities and initiatives to help people access government welfare schemes.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a month-long nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public office, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde said on Saturday (August 22). The announcement came after BJP national president Nitin Nabin chaired a high-level meeting with the party's newly appointed national office bearers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. The meeting focused on grassroots strategies and plans to connect with young people. Speaking to reporters after the meeting and a workshop involving state presidents and organisational general secretaries, Tawde said the new campaign would build on the BJP's annual 'Seva Pakhwada' held around Modi's birthday on September 17. "Every year, the Bharatiya Janata Party observes Seva Pakhwada across the country around the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. Modi ji's personality is such that he is engaged in service every moment. Naturally, for the past few years, the BJP has been observing Seva Pakhwada around September 17," Tawde said. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack: NIA court to send summons to Hafiz Saeed through MEA BJP plans nationwide service campaign The campaign will be held under the banner of 'Seva Sankalp Mahotsav' and will run for a month across the country. It will include public service and welfare activities such as sanitation drives, blood donation camps, tree plantation programmes and health camps. Tawde said this year's campaign has added significance as October 7 will mark 25 years since Modi took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001. "This year, there is a coincidence that on October 7, 2001, Narendra Modi took the oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. This October 7 will mark 25 years of that occasion. Therefore, the BJP has decided that while we observe Seva Pakhwada around his birthday, keeping this 25-year milestone in mind, we will conduct a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan across the country," he said. He said the programme would include several activities focused on the spirit of service, along with initiatives that the BJP traditionally organises during Seva Pakhwada. "Modi ji's personality has the spirit of service as an important element. Keeping that in mind, there will be several activities throughout this campaign. The programmes that the party conducts during Seva Pakhwada will also be undertaken," he said. Seva Setu to help beneficiaries Tawde also outlined the 'Seva Setu Abhiyan', which will focus on people who may have missed out on government welfare schemes because of documentation or other difficulties. "If someone has been left out of any scheme started during Prime Minister Modi's tenure, there should be an opportunity for that person to access the benefit. Under the Seva Setu Abhiyan, for 15 days, at the block level, people from the departments concerned with various schemes will remain present along with the necessary documents," Tawde said. The initiative will provide an opportunity for eligible people to seek access to benefits under various government schemes with officials and required documents available at the block level.

The BJP will launch a month-long nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public office, with service activities and initiatives to help people access government welfare schemes.

BJP announces nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark PM Modi's 25 year in public office

A political storm has erupted after Congress reaffirmed it will stick to its 1937 resolution, singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party functions, even as the Centre now mandates the complete version at official events. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called the decision "anti-national," accusing Congress of reviving "appeasement politics" that he claims paved the way for Partition. BJP chief Nitin Nabin went further, branding Congress the "new Muslim League" and saying it had "formalised its insult into a resolution."

Political row erupts as Congress adopts 1937 Vande Mataram version 

A political storm has erupted after Congress reaffirmed it will stick to its 1937 resolution, singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party functions, even as the Centre now mandates the complete version at official events. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called the decision "anti-national," accusing Congress of reviving "appeasement politics" that he claims paved the way for Partition. BJP chief Nitin Nabin went further, branding Congress the "new Muslim League" and saying it had "formalised its insult into a resolution."


Vande Mataram row: Amit Shah slams Congress over two-stanza national song stand 

The BJP has announced a major reshuffle of its national organisation, naming 13 national vice presidents and 16 national secretaries. The revamped core team brings fresh faces into key organisational roles as the party prepares for its next phase of political mobilisation. 


BJP unveils major reshuffle, names 13 vice presidents and 16 secretaries 

The BJP government in West Bengal has completed its first 100 days in office, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration highlighting what it calls an unprecedented pace of governance and delivery. The government says it has focused on welfare schemes, infrastructure, law and order, and administrative reforms during its opening months. Supporters hail the progress, while critics continue to scrutinize the government's performance.


BJP government completes 100 days in West Bengal

BJP names 13 national vice presidents & 16 national secretaries in a major reshuffle

The vast majority of the core leaders appointed by the ruling BJP in its latest organisational reshuffle have deep and foundational ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Out of the total 65 names of office-bearers announced on Monday, 51 are new. Eleven of the 14 vice presidents and seven of the eight general secretaries have been associated with the RSS in the past. This is significantly higher than the previous national executive setup under JP Nadda, which had a fair share of technocrats and turncoats. An attempt which is being seen by many as cultivating ideological discipline ahead of the upcoming assembly election.The right-wing Hindu organisation is the foundational, ideological parent of the ruling BJP. The party acts as the mainstream political vehicle that translates its core Hindutva ideology into state policy, electoral manifestos and governance. Ties between the two saw turmoil as the BJP government pushed for free-market reform. RSS advocates "swadeshi" or economic self-reliance and expressed dissatisfaction to those reforms.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-organisational-reshuffle-smriti-irani-ram-madhav-amit-malviya-1786961277946">BJP reshuffle: Smriti Irani returns as general secretary, Ram Madhav as VP; Amit Malviya dropped from IT Cell</a>Key inclusions are Ram Madhav as National Vice President, retaining BL Santhosh as National General Secretary (Organisation), Sunil Bansal as National General Secretary, Vinod Tawde as National General Secretary, Satish Poonia as National General Secretary, and Deepak Mhaskey as Social Media Head.&nbsp;Ram Madhav is a hardcore RSS ideologue who served as a full-time RSS pracharak and later became a spokesperson for the RSS. Now he is deputised in the BJP. Though faces like Piyush Goyal and Smriti Irani represent the pure political and governance wing of the party, the inclusion of &nbsp;Ram Madhav as a National Vice President directly scales the hardline ideological core of RSS in decision-making.&nbsp;BL Santhosh, a veteran RSS pracharak, is in a powerful structural post; he is the formal link between the political party and the ideological wing. Similarly, the exclusion of Amit Malviya has been another major story. Nitin Nabin is stamping his authority over the party image. The new appointee, Mhaske, himself transitioned into politics from an academic background, but his family had deeply rooted Sangh ties. His brother, Tej Pratap Mhaske, is a known RSS functionary.&nbsp;This is significant because, along with media, public rallies, and the political arithmetic of ticket distribution, there is something in the BJP that Congress or other political parties do not possess. It is the Sangh Parivar network, the invisible, highly disciplined army of the BJP's election machinery. They create micro-level cells, where local daily Shakhas transform into "Panna Pramukh" or “page-in-charge” during elections. Each volunteer micro-manages just one page of the voter list, addressing local scepticism and convincing families to vote. It gives granular accountability for silent voter mobilisation in the form of a relentless door-to-door campaign. So inducting more RSS ideologues is a structural replacement, ensuring not just control, but more cohesive communication in executing key policies, schemes and programmes of the party, facilitating that invisible network.&nbsp;

The BJP’s latest reshuffle brings in several leaders with deep RSS ties, signalling a stronger ideological core and tighter organisational coordination under Nitin Nabin.

The vast majority of the core leaders appointed by the ruling BJP in its latest organisational reshuffle have deep and foundational ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Out of the total 65 names of office-bearers announced on Monday, 51 are new. Eleven of the 14 vice presidents and seven of the eight general secretaries have been associated with the RSS in the past. This is significantly higher than the previous national executive setup under JP Nadda, which had a fair share of technocrats and turncoats. An attempt which is being seen by many as cultivating ideological discipline ahead of the upcoming assembly election. The right-wing Hindu organisation is the foundational, ideological parent of the ruling BJP. The party acts as the mainstream political vehicle that translates its core Hindutva ideology into state policy, electoral manifestos and governance. Ties between the two saw turmoil as the BJP government pushed for free-market reform. RSS advocates "swadeshi" or economic self-reliance and expressed dissatisfaction to those reforms. Also Read: BJP reshuffle: Smriti Irani returns as general secretary, Ram Madhav as VP; Amit Malviya dropped from IT Cell Key inclusions are Ram Madhav as National Vice President, retaining BL Santhosh as National General Secretary (Organisation), Sunil Bansal as National General Secretary, Vinod Tawde as National General Secretary, Satish Poonia as National General Secretary, and Deepak Mhaskey as Social Media Head. Ram Madhav is a hardcore RSS ideologue who served as a full-time RSS pracharak and later became a spokesperson for the RSS. Now he is deputised in the BJP. Though faces like Piyush Goyal and Smriti Irani represent the pure political and governance wing of the party, the inclusion of Ram Madhav as a National Vice President directly scales the hardline ideological core of RSS in decision-making. BL Santhosh, a veteran RSS pracharak, is in a powerful structural post; he is the formal link between the political party and the ideological wing. Similarly, the exclusion of Amit Malviya has been another major story. Nitin Nabin is stamping his authority over the party image. The new appointee, Mhaske, himself transitioned into politics from an academic background, but his family had deeply rooted Sangh ties. His brother, Tej Pratap Mhaske, is a known RSS functionary. This is significant because, along with media, public rallies, and the political arithmetic of ticket distribution, there is something in the BJP that Congress or other political parties do not possess. It is the Sangh Parivar network, the invisible, highly disciplined army of the BJP's election machinery. They create micro-level cells, where local daily Shakhas transform into "Panna Pramukh" or “page-in-charge” during elections. Each volunteer micro-manages just one page of the voter list, addressing local scepticism and convincing families to vote. It gives granular accountability for silent voter mobilisation in the form of a relentless door-to-door campaign. So inducting more RSS ideologues is a structural replacement, ensuring not just control, but more cohesive communication in executing key policies, schemes and programmes of the party, facilitating that invisible network.

The BJP’s latest reshuffle brings in several leaders with deep RSS ties, signalling a stronger ideological core and tighter organisational coordination under Nitin Nabin.

BJP reshuffle sees stronger RSS presence in key organisational positions

The BJP has announced a major party reshuffle nine months after Nitin Nabin took over as the party President. BL Santhosh retained his critical position as the National General Secretary (Organisation). The new team has 12 women, with Smriti Irani and Vasundhara Raje among them. Smriti Irani made a high-profile comeback as National General Secretary, and Ram Madhav as National Vice President. Amit Malviya has been dropped as the IT Cell chief and replaced by Chhattisgarh leader Deepak Mhaskey."With a blend of experience and energy, this team will give new momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri&nbsp; @narendramodi Ji," said BJP President Nitin Nabin.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ugc-net-june-2026-re-exam-english-commerce-sociology-1786901941880">UGC-NET June 2026: NTA orders re-exam for English, Commerce and Sociology on September 9-10</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the newly appointed office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s National Team. With a blend of experience and energy, this team will give new momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri… <a href="https://t.co/JaNKozwo4H">pic.twitter.com/JaNKozwo4H</a>&mdash; Nitin Nabin (@NitinNabin) <a href="https://x.com/NitinNabin/status/2089291401507025280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who are the key office bearers?</h2>The BJP has included 13 Vice Presidents, including Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav, Baijyant Jay Panda, D Purandeshwari, Rekha Verma, Varshaben Narendrabhai Doshi, Bharti Pravin Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, Lal Singh Arya, M. Nagaraja, Tariq Mansoor and Madhuchandra Kar.&nbsp;The party has announced eight National General Secretaries, retaining Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal. The list includes Smriti Irani, Biplab Kumar Deb, Satish Poonia, Gajendra Patil, Sanjay Bhatia and Harish Diwedi to be among the National General Secretaries.The party also appointed 16 National Secretaries, with former AAP leader Sandeep Pathak and former Congress leader Rohan Gupta among the list. The complete list includes Kavita Patidar K. Surendran, Kerala, Dr Bhola Singh, Dr Pradip Varma, Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel, Phangnon Konyak, Sangeeta Yadav, Anil Antony, Dr M Venkateshan, Manoj Tigga, Siddharth Shambhu, Dr Swadesh Singh, Mriganka Deo Barman, Jai Prakash.Piyush Goyal to be the National Treasurer and Rajesh Mangal to be the Joint Treasurer. Tarun Chugh has been named Central Office In-charge, and Mahendra Pandey as Central Office Secretary.The party has also appointed heads of various morchas. Dr Hemang Joshi will head the Yuva Morcha, Roop Kumari Choudhary the Mahila Morcha, Amarpal Maurya the OBC Morcha, Bansilal Gurjar the Kisan Morcha, Shivesh Kumar Ram the SC Morcha, Mannalal Rawat the ST Morcha and Kunwar Basit Ali the Minority Morcha. These appointments will come into effect immediately.&nbsp;

BJP announces major organisational reshuffle under Nitin Nabin. Smriti Irani returns as National General Secretary, while Ram Madhav is named National Vice President.

The BJP has announced a major party reshuffle nine months after Nitin Nabin took over as the party President. BL Santhosh retained his critical position as the National General Secretary (Organisation). The new team has 12 women, with Smriti Irani and Vasundhara Raje among them. Smriti Irani made a high-profile comeback as National General Secretary, and Ram Madhav as National Vice President. Amit Malviya has been dropped as the IT Cell chief and replaced by Chhattisgarh leader Deepak Mhaskey. "With a blend of experience and energy, this team will give new momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji," said BJP President Nitin Nabin. Also Read: UGC-NET June 2026: NTA orders re-exam for English, Commerce and Sociology on September 9-10

BJP announces major organisational reshuffle under Nitin Nabin. Smriti Irani returns as National General Secretary, while Ram Madhav is named National Vice President.

BJP reshuffle: Smriti Irani returns as general secretary, Ram Madhav as VP; Amit Malviya dropped from IT Cell

Student protests in Jharkhand are intensifying over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, with student leaders escalating their demands against the state government.

Protest leaders have announced plans to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi across all 24 district headquarters. They have also warned of a major mobilisation at the Chief Minister’s residence if their demands are not addressed.

The protesters are demanding the cancellation of examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), along with a CBI investigation into the alleged irregularities.

The protest has also drawn political confrontation, with Congress defending the government’s handling of the situation while accusing the BJP of politicising the issue. Meanwhile, the state government says it remains committed to transparency in recruitment examinations and has launched initiatives seeking students’ suggestions on improving education.


Jharkhand protests: Student-govt talks set for August 17

Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found hanging inside a party office in the state's Birbhum district on Sunday morning.

He was an ex-minister and also a five-time MLA from Rampurhat, having represented the constituency for 25 consecutive years from 2001 to 2026. Banerjee, however, lost the seat to Bharatiya Janata Party's Dhruba Saha in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls.

Ex-Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee found dead

A political row has broken out after a video from Congress headquarters showed Sonia Gandhi making hand gestures during the full rendition of "Vande Mataram" on Independence Day. BJP alleges she and Rahul Gandhi tried to halt the complete six-stanza version, calling it disrespectful to the national song, especially as 2026 marks its 150th anniversary.


Political storm erupts over Vande Mataram: BJP questions Sonia's gestures at Congress HQ 

A fresh political showdown is brewing in Karnataka over a proposed bill regulating the use of public property. While the Congress government says the legislation is not aimed at any particular organisation, BJP leaders have alleged that it is a backdoor attempt to target the RSS. Home Minister Priyank Kharge has rejected the charge, setting the stage for another heated political battle.


Karnataka public property bill sparks fresh Congress-BJP faceoff 

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and blocking discussions on key issues, saying the public was now watching who was "running away from discussions".&nbsp;In a social media post, Nabin said the repeated disruptions reflected what he called an "anarchist mindset" within the Opposition. He alleged that the Narendra Modi government had repeatedly tried to take up important issues, but Opposition parties continued to disrupt proceedings.&nbsp;"The continuous disruption by the opposition in Parliament exposes their anarchist mindset," Nabin said.&nbsp;He further claimed that the government was ready to discuss every key issue, while the Opposition was preventing Parliament from functioning.&nbsp;"The public is watching and now knows who is actually running away from discussions," he said.<h3>Opposition protests continue in Parliament</h3>Nabin's remarks came as Parliament witnessed repeated uproar through almost the entire session. The Opposition has demanded a response from Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police atrocities during the July 20 students' protest and the Ram Mandir donation theft row.&nbsp;The Monsoon Session is scheduled to conclude on August 13.&nbsp;Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju also criticised the Opposition and expressed frustration over the continuing impasse. He accused Opposition parties of "running away" from a discussion that the government was ready to hold.&nbsp;Rijiju described the situation as "unprecedented" in a parliamentary democracy. He said the government was prepared to provide answers, but the Opposition was refusing to participate.&nbsp;"I am totally frustrated. For the first time in my life, I am witnessing a scenario where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away from it. It is hard to imagine this, because in a parliamentary democracy," Rijiju told reporters.<h3>Rijiju says government ready for discussion</h3>Rijiju said the situation had reversed the traditional roles in Parliament, with the government seeking a debate while the Opposition was refusing to participate.&nbsp;"Here, however, the government itself is saying, 'we will hold a discussion and provide answers,' but the opposition refuses to listen. Can you imagine such a situation? It is not good for democracy. We have repeatedly stated our willingness to discuss the matter, yet they refuse to agree."&nbsp;Rijiju also highlighted the government's efforts to end the deadlock. He said Home Minister Amit Shah had approached the Lok Sabha Speaker to intervene.&nbsp;"Consequently, the Home Minister was compelled to write another letter. The Home Minister wrote to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, reiterating that we are ready for an open, extensive, and detailed discussion and asking him to persuade the opposition leaders to agree to it," Rijiju informed.

Parliament has witnessed disruptions through almost the entire Monsoon Session, with the Opposition raising issues including the July 20 student protest, alleged Ram Mandir donation theft and the NEET paper leak.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and blocking discussions on key issues, saying the public was now watching who was "running away from discussions". In a social media post, Nabin said the repeated disruptions reflected what he called an "anarchist mindset" within the Opposition. He alleged that the Narendra Modi government had repeatedly tried to take up important issues, but Opposition parties continued to disrupt proceedings. "The continuous disruption by the opposition in Parliament exposes their anarchist mindset," Nabin said. He further claimed that the government was ready to discuss every key issue, while the Opposition was preventing Parliament from functioning. "The public is watching and now knows who is actually running away from discussions," he said. Opposition protests continue in Parliament Nabin's remarks came as Parliament witnessed repeated uproar through almost the entire session. The Opposition has demanded a response from Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police atrocities during the July 20 students' protest and the Ram Mandir donation theft row. The Monsoon Session is scheduled to conclude on August 13. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju also criticised the Opposition and expressed frustration over the continuing impasse. He accused Opposition parties of "running away" from a discussion that the government was ready to hold. Rijiju described the situation as "unprecedented" in a parliamentary democracy. He said the government was prepared to provide answers, but the Opposition was refusing to participate. "I am totally frustrated. For the first time in my life, I am witnessing a scenario where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away from it. It is hard to imagine this, because in a parliamentary democracy," Rijiju told reporters. Rijiju says government ready for discussion Rijiju said the situation had reversed the traditional roles in Parliament, with the government seeking a debate while the Opposition was refusing to participate. "Here, however, the government itself is saying, 'we will hold a discussion and provide answers,' but the opposition refuses to listen. Can you imagine such a situation? It is not good for democracy. We have repeatedly stated our willingness to discuss the matter, yet they refuse to agree." Rijiju also highlighted the government's efforts to end the deadlock. He said Home Minister Amit Shah had approached the Lok Sabha Speaker to intervene. "Consequently, the Home Minister was compelled to write another letter. The Home Minister wrote to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, reiterating that we are ready for an open, extensive, and detailed discussion and asking him to persuade the opposition leaders to agree to it," Rijiju informed.

Parliament has witnessed disruptions through almost the entire Monsoon Session, with the Opposition raising issues including the July 20 student protest, alleged Ram Mandir donation theft and the NEET paper leak.

Parliament deadlock: BJP chief slams Opposition's 'anarchist mindset'; Rijiju 'totally frustrated'

Union Minister Giriraj Singh shared a picture of the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, vacationing on the social media platform X. The picture showed the Congress leader along with a woman wearing a black head scarf and tinted sunglasses and a young boy sitting between them. They were sitting on a boat with the open blue sea visible in the background. Singh posted the picture and asked Rahul Gandhi to identify the individuals in the picture.“Rahul ji, where was this picture taken, when was it taken, and who are the people with you in this picture? I am curious to know!” wrote Union Minister Giriraj Singh in the post.&nbsp;Responding to the post, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate called Giriraj Singh a “lechrous man”. She clarified that the woman and the boy were the wife and children of a friend of Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;“You are a lecherous kind of man, who can only think vile thoughts upon seeing a woman and a man together.”"The woman and child in the picture are the wife and child of Rahul ji's friend—they were on a family vacation together. The friend is not in the photo.Women are not comfortable around slimy creeps like you—don't get frustrated," said Supriya Shrinate.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/azadi-slogan-history-india-dissent-protests-1786378471994">How 'Azadi' evolved from anti colonial rallying cry to political flashpoint</a>Avid Dandiya, the Social Media in-charge of Indian Overseas Congress, said the photograph was taken in Lake Ray Roberts, Texas, US. Former Youth Congress Chief Srinivas BV also responded to Singh's post saying, “Curiosity isn't a good thing in old age... consult a good doctor.”Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips have been the focus of the BJP's criticism, as he returned from a foreign trip between June and July. BJP leaders have repeatedly enquired about the details of the foreign trips of Rahul Gandhi, claiming that they lack transparency. The BJP has claimed that Rahul Gandhi has made 54 traceable foreign trips, including trips to London, New York, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Maldives and Dubai. They also claimed that Rahul Gandhi made a “secret” trip to Oman. The BJP also claims that there is a mismatch between Gandhi's declared income and the expenditure of the foreign trips, which, according to them, cost roughly around ₹60 crores. &nbsp;The BJP cites a 2025 communication from the CRPF which alleges Gandhi did not provide prior notice on several occasions before visiting outside, which prevents security agencies from arranging necessary overseas protection as laid out in the "Yellow Book" for VIP security.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Giriraj Singh questioned Rahul Gandhi over a vacation photo, prompting Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate to hit back and clarify who the woman and child were.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh shared a picture of the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, vacationing on the social media platform X. The picture showed the Congress leader along with a woman wearing a black head scarf and tinted sunglasses and a young boy sitting between them. They were sitting on a boat with the open blue sea visible in the background. Singh posted the picture and asked Rahul Gandhi to identify the individuals in the picture. “Rahul ji, where was this picture taken, when was it taken, and who are the people with you in this picture? I am curious to know!” wrote Union Minister Giriraj Singh in the post. Responding to the post, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate called Giriraj Singh a “lechrous man”. She clarified that the woman and the boy were the wife and children of a friend of Rahul Gandhi. “You are a lecherous kind of man, who can only think vile thoughts upon seeing a woman and a man together.” "The woman and child in the picture are the wife and child of Rahul ji's friend—they were on a family vacation together. The friend is not in the photo. Women are not comfortable around slimy creeps like you—don't get frustrated," said Supriya Shrinate. Also Read: How 'Azadi' evolved from anti colonial rallying cry to political flashpoint Avid Dandiya, the Social Media in-charge of Indian Overseas Congress, said the photograph was taken in Lake Ray Roberts, Texas, US. Former Youth Congress Chief Srinivas BV also responded to Singh's post saying, “Curiosity isn't a good thing in old age... consult a good doctor.” Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips have been the focus of the BJP's criticism, as he returned from a foreign trip between June and July. BJP leaders have repeatedly enquired about the details of the foreign trips of Rahul Gandhi, claiming that they lack transparency. The BJP has claimed that Rahul Gandhi has made 54 traceable foreign trips, including trips to London, New York, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Maldives and Dubai. They also claimed that Rahul Gandhi made a “secret” trip to Oman. The BJP also claims that there is a mismatch between Gandhi's declared income and the expenditure of the foreign trips, which, according to them, cost roughly around ₹60 crores. The BJP cites a 2025 communication from the CRPF which alleges Gandhi did not provide prior notice on several occasions before visiting outside, which prevents security agencies from arranging necessary overseas protection as laid out in the "Yellow Book" for VIP security.

Giriraj Singh questioned Rahul Gandhi over a vacation photo, prompting Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate to hit back and clarify who the woman and child were.

‘Who are the people with you?’- BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's vacation picture, Congress responds

Right-wing activist T.G. Mohandas has been arrested over his controversial “women enjoy rape” comment, while the RSS has distanced itself from the remarks and clarified its position.

Right-wing activist TG Mohandas arrested for rape comment, RSS distances itself

A major controversy has erupted in Karnataka after the draft electoral roll revealed that nearly 50% of Bengaluru's registered voters have been placed under the ASDO (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, Other) category, making them liable for deletion from the final voter list.

The BJP has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of violating election guidelines, while the Congress claims the opposition is trying to politicize the voter list revision. Officials have asked voters wrongly marked under ASDO to verify their details before the August 8 deadline.

Watch the full report for the latest updates.

Bengaluru Voter List Shock: Nearly 50% of Voters Marked for Deletion | Karnataka Electoral Roll Row

Jammu and Kashmir marked the 7th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A under heavy security across the Valley.

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated August 5 as a landmark in Jammu and Kashmir's integration and development, opposition parties including the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) observed the day as a "Black Day", demanding the restoration of statehood and special constitutional status.

Security was tightened across Srinagar, with checkpoints reinforced and restrictions imposed to prevent protests. Opposition leaders accused authorities of denying them the democratic right to demonstrate, while BJP leaders highlighted improvements in security, tourism, and economic activity since 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described August 5, 2019, as the beginning of a transformative chapter for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasizing peace, prosperity, and development over the past seven years.


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Barely a week after the Cockroach Janata Party ended its protests in New Delhi, BJP continues to face political ramifications. Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur seat, which was vacated by BJP National President Nitin Nabin. This was considered a BJP bastion. While retaining its seat in Gujarat, the party also lost a by-election in Madhya Pradesh. 

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