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Dogged determination, hard work rewards Himanta Biswa Sarma with CM post

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take on the mantle of the chief minister of Assam, after being elected leader of both the BJP legislature party and the NDA in Assam on Sunday

Dogged determination, hard work rewards Himanta Biswa Sarma with CM post
Updated On : 09 May 2021 | 11:47 PM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Sarma meet BJP top brass over CM pick

This comes amid suspense over who becomes the next chief minister of Assam

Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Sarma meet BJP top brass over CM pick
Updated On : 08 May 2021 | 4:51 PM IST

In Bengal assembly, Mamata accuses BJP of not accepting public mandate

Mamata questioned the Centre as to why there is so much discrimination with the state

In Bengal assembly, Mamata accuses BJP of not accepting public mandate
Updated On : 08 May 2021 | 1:57 PM IST

BJP slams Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for his remark about PM Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party has hit out at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for his remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not listen to him during a phone call over the Covid-19 situation

BJP slams Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for his remark about PM Modi
Updated On : 07 May 2021 | 2:57 PM IST

Violence taking place in those areas where BJP won: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that violence and clashes were taking place in those areas where the BJP won the elections

Violence taking place in those areas where BJP won: CM Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 05 May 2021 | 8:06 PM IST

14 BJP workers killed in Bengal post-poll violence: BJP president Nadda

Claiming that at least 14 BJP workers were killed and nearly one lakh people fled their homes in post-poll violence in West Bengal, says BJP president JP Nadda

14 BJP workers killed in Bengal post-poll violence: BJP president Nadda
Updated On : 05 May 2021 | 7:42 PM IST

Expanding footprint: BJP's aspiration to be 'Bharatiya' Janata Party

The party has expanded its presence but its performance in state elections falls far short of its Lok Sabha report card

Expanding footprint: BJP's aspiration to be 'Bharatiya' Janata Party
Updated On : 05 May 2021 | 2:00 PM IST

UP panchayat polls: BJP loses in Ayodhya, rivals claim big victories

The BJP has won just eight of the 40 zila panchayat seats in Ayodhya, a disappointment for the ruling party in the district on which the Centre and the state government have lavished much attention

UP panchayat polls: BJP loses in Ayodhya, rivals claim big victories
Updated On : 04 May 2021 | 10:08 PM IST

BJP leader moves SC seeking CBI probe into post-poll violence in Bengal

Gaurav Bhatia is a BJP spokesperson and senior advocate

BJP leader moves SC seeking CBI probe into post-poll violence in Bengal
Updated On : 04 May 2021 | 4:42 PM IST

Take suo moto action to stop political recriminations in WB: BJP Leader

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Swapan Dasgupta on Tuesday appealed to the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to take suo moto action directing the administration to stop the wave of political recriminations in West Bengal following the assembly elections.He further claimed that there is a total breakdown of law and order in the districts and the mobs are having a field day settling scores."An appeal to the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to take suo moto action directing the administration to stop the wave of political recriminations in W Bengal. There is a total breakdown of law & order in the districts & the mobs are having a field day settling scores," tweeted the BJP leader.Earlier in the day, a BJP office in Asansol was allegedly vandalised by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) alleged that 15-20 party goons of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked ABVP West Bengal's Kolkata office and engaged in an ...

Take suo moto action to stop political recriminations in WB: BJP Leader
Updated On : 04 May 2021 | 11:15 AM IST

It's BJP again in Assam, but who will be the next chief minister?

Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has added to the mystery by declaring that the next CM would be from the BJP, without naming Sarbananda Sonowal

It's BJP again in Assam, but who will be the next chief minister?
Updated On : 03 May 2021 | 12:40 PM IST

Exit polls close the gap with ads

Skybus ads across newspapers in Assam by major political parties raise serious questions about the business of polling

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Updated On : 29 Apr 2021 | 11:43 PM IST

Covid-19 second wave: BJP CMs favour lockdown disguised as curfew

This despite the prime minister suggesting such a move be the last resort to curb the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 second wave: BJP CMs favour lockdown disguised as curfew
Updated On : 26 Apr 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

BJP flouting EC Covid safety norms, claims TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday attacked the BJP

BJP flouting EC Covid safety norms, claims TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
Updated On : 25 Apr 2021 | 6:49 AM IST

Charges of authoritarianism mount fresh trouble for B S Yediyurappa

The latest flashpoints compounding Yediyurappa's in-house problems came when his senior Cabinet colleague, shot off a missive to Governor, accusing the CM of "interference and authoritarianism"

Charges of authoritarianism mount fresh trouble for B S Yediyurappa
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 8:45 PM IST

The much touted Gujarat model under scanner as second Covid-19 wave stings

As of mid-April, Gujarat had crossed 5,000 deaths since the pandemic first hit. The clogged health infrastructure, in terms of bed occupancies, has been alarming

The much touted Gujarat model under scanner as second Covid-19 wave stings
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 8:32 PM IST

Blame game begins between Centre and states over surge in Covid-19 cases

All through the campaign for the Assembly elections, both the BJP and Opposition are avoiding using Covid-19 as a campaign plank

Blame game begins between Centre and states over surge in Covid-19 cases
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 8:24 PM IST

Andhra: Oppn demands cancellation of bypoll to Tirupati LS constituency

The opposition alleged that the ruling YSR Congress instigated bogus voting on a large scale, particularly in the temple town Tirupati.

Andhra: Oppn demands cancellation of bypoll to Tirupati LS constituency
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 5:22 PM IST

Holding up a mirror to Modi govt

Between premature victory mood that allowed Kumbh, elections, and lack of urgency on vaccines, Modi govt has walked into its biggest crisis. The way out needs realism, humility and one Ram baan weapon

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 9:04 AM IST

The Raipur-Guwahati connection

If the Congress wins the Assam elections, a national future for Bhupesh Baghel is assured

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2021 | 11:28 PM IST