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‘From outside CWC, inside Pakistan Working Committee’: BJP slams Channi's remark

Sambit Patra alleged the outcome of Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was more in line with Pakistan’s interests than India’s.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra with MoS and Bengal party President Sukanta Majumdar addresses a press conference at Party Headquarter in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)

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Updated on May 03, 2025 01:10 PM IST

BySohil Sehran

Ravi Kishan reacts to Darbhanga mayor’s call for Holi break during Juma Namaz

Darbhanga mayor Anjum Ara requested that people celebrating Holi stay at least two hours away from mosques and prayer spaces.

BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday said Holi falling on Friday is not new and has happened for years.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 01:49 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Lessons from Delhi victory for Uttar Pradesh and the country

The BJP devised a campaign plan without any divisive slogans like ‘batoge to katoge’ for Delhi where all castes and communities reside.

New Delhi, India - Feb. 9, 2025: Empty AAP HQ after Delhi Assembly election result in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, February 9, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:13 PM IST

BySunita Aron

BJP leads on 38 seats, AAP ahead in 27 in early trends

Trends after two rounds showed a close contest in the New Delhi seat between AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma.

BJP supporters celebrate after early trends showed the party leading in the Delhi assembly poll results on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi election: Exit polls unanimous in predicting Congress rout

Chanakya Strategies exit poll predicted the BJP will win 39-44 seats. AAP will likely win 25-28 seats.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves after casting his vote at a polling station during the Delhi legislative assembly election. (Photo by Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2025 07:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi exit polls predict Arvind Kejriwal's ouster from power, triumph for BJP

All the exit poll agencies were unanimous in predicting the Congress party's debacle in the national capital.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal with his mother Gita Devi and wife Sunita Kejriwal arrive to cast their vote for the Delhi Assembly elections.(ANI)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2025 08:19 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Keeping up with UP: Can Congress-SP quota card breach the Sanatan narrative?

The Congress moves in untested territory as they have not been the first choice of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a rally in Agra. (File Photo)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:06 PM IST

BySunita Aron

BJP, Congress criticise AAP on EWS housing: Thousands of flats in ruins

BJP and Congress criticize AAP for neglecting thousands of EWS flats in Delhi, claiming they lie in ruins amid election tensions. AAP blames central government.

BJP leader Anurag Thakur (right) with Delhi state president Virendra Sachdeva (left) at a press conference at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspodent

Keeping up with UP: Is politics in Uttar Pradesh turning bipolar?

The last three elections in the state indicate the transformation in its politics — from multi-cornered contests to close bipolar combats.

Children pose after casting their vote in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on November 20. (Sakib Ali/ HT Photo)

india news

Published on Nov 23, 2024 04:47 PM IST

BySunita Aron

Maharashtra polls: BJP's Vinod Tawde embroiled in cash-for-votes scandal

BJP's Vinod Tawde faces FIRs for alleged voter bribery ahead of Maharashtra elections, amid protests and cash recovery claims. He denies wrongdoing

Vinod Tawde interacts with mediapersons outside his residence in Vile Parle. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:57 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Megha Sood

Madras HC slams TN police over removal of Bharat Mata statue

The case raises an interesting issue concerning the boundaries of the right to freedom of speech and expression on private property, the court said.

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Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:01 AM IST

ByDivya Chandrababu, Chennai

AAP, BJP spar again on crime, pollution in Delhi

The BJP said that the recent criminal incidents in Delhi were crimes of personal enmity, not of extortion

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. (PTI)

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Updated on Nov 11, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Maharashtra polls: Mahayuti allies bicker, but impact on results unlikely

According to BJP leaders, both the BJP and Shiv Sena have extended support to allies in seats where they are strong

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 02, 2024 09:21 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

Shiv Sena (UBT) corners most seats in MMR, to take on Shinde Sena in 11 seats

As the deadline to file nominations for the assembly elections ended on Tuesday, it became clear that Shiv Sena (UBT) would contest the highest number of seats

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Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan, Swapnasaurabha Kulshreshtha

Rohtak zila parishad chairperson’s floor test postponed to Saturday

As many as 10 out of 14 zila parishad members had moved a no-confidence motion against chairperson Manju Hooda, who had unsuccessfully contested the assembly elections on a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket against Congress’ Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi-Sampla-Kiloi.

One of the accused being taken away by police after weapons’ recovery from an SUV parked outside the panchayat bhawan in Rohtak on Wednesday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

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Updated on Oct 24, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Harshvardhan Patil meets Sharad Pawar amid speculation over switching sides

BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil on Tuesday meet Sharad Pawar of NCP (SP) in Pune, adding fuel to speculation over switching sides

BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil (in pic) on Tuesday meet Sharad Pawar of NCP (SP) in Pune, adding fuel to speculation over switching sides. (HT)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:48 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Former J’khand CM Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday

Speculations were rife since August 20, when he publicly criticised his party leadership saying he was removed disrespectfully as CM when he handed over the reins to Hemant Soren on July 3 after a five-month stint in the top post.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren with Amit Shah in New Delhi August 30. (ANI)

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Updated on Aug 27, 2024 09:12 PM IST

ByVishal Kant, Ranchi

Keeping up with UP | Truce for now but trust missing

People who have worked closely with Yogi are in fact surprised by the patience he is displaying amid anti-government statements by a section of leaders.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath (HT file)(HT_PRINT)

opinion

Published on Aug 09, 2024 09:04 PM IST

BySunita Aron

BJP fields Tilekar from Pune & Gorkhe from Pimpri for assembly polls

BJP nominates young leaders, Yogesh Tilekar & Amit Gorkhe, for Maharashtra assembly elections. Tilekar represents OBCs, Gorkhe represents minorities.

By fielding Gorkhe from the Pimpri assembly seat, the party is giving representation to backward classes, (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Annapurna Devi, Jharkhand's OBC leader, joins Modi 3.0 Cabinet

Annapurna Devi's rise within the party ranks was meteoric, reflecting her growing influence as the face of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Jharkhand.

Koderma, Jun 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Annapurna Devi shows a victory sign as she celebrates her win from the Koderma seat in the Lok Sabha elections, in Koderma on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Somnath Sen)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2024 10:08 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

After Nitish's support to Modi, JD(U) puts forth Agniveer, caste census demand

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) calls for review of Centre's Agniveer scheme post election results. Party also demands for caste census and special status for Bihar.

Janata Dal (United) KC Tyagi is a close aide of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 06, 2024 03:28 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Tamil Nadu the only major state where BJP failed to win in 2024 election

Election results 2024: The BJP had fielded candidates in 19 seats, while its alliance partner Pattali Makkal Katchi was allocated 10 seats.

Coimbatore, Mar 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Coimbatore on Monday. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai and Union Minister L. Murugan are seen. (ANI Photo)(Narendra Modi Twitter)

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Published on Jun 04, 2024 09:41 PM IST

BySohil Sehran

An uphill task for AAP-Congress to wrest Delhi from BJP in Lok Sabha polls

A vote swing between two elections is not unusual, but the magnitude required to generate a wave against the BJP in Delhi may not be easy for AAP and Congress

New Delhi: Supporters during a public meeting in support of BJP candidates for Lok Sabha polls, at Dwarka in New Delhi, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) (PTI05_22_2024_000251A)(PTI)

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Published on May 24, 2024 09:03 PM IST

BySanjay Kumar

Final poll phase: Curtains down on nominations; all eyes now on June 1

The seventh phase of polling in the Purvanchal region is crucial for the BJP since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turf Varanasi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath stronghold Gorakhpur will be put to the test.

Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and BJP National President J.P. Nadda leaves after filing his nomination for Lok Sabha elections, in Varanasi, Tuesday. (PTI)

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Updated on May 15, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Bhosale and Shinde lock horns in high-stakes Satara election

Bhosale is banking on his Maratha heritage and the BJP’s development plank, while Shinde emphasises local issues like water scarcity and unemployment.

Satara: BJP candidate from Satara Lok Sabha seat Udayanraje Bhosale being welcomed by his supporters during the election campaign at Dhebewadi in Satara, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI04_25_2024_000141B)(PTI)

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Published on May 07, 2024 11:31 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Uttar Pradesh: Yadav family’s prestige at stake as 10 Lok Sabha seats go to polls in third phase today

The BJP had scripted victory in 8 of 10 seats with the support of non- Yadav OBCs, non- Jatav Dalits and upper caste voters in 2019

Polling officials collect the EVMs and other election material for the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, in Mainpuri on Monday. (ANI PHOTO)

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Published on May 06, 2024 10:38 PM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Who is Rupali Ganguly? 'Monisha' to 'Anupamaa' and now, BJP member: 9 points

Rupali Ganguly who gained popularity from her roles in daily soap operas, joined the Bhartiya Janata Party.

Rupali Ganguly joins BJP in Delhi headquarters.

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Published on May 01, 2024 02:32 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

The larger implications of ‘nationalisation’ of class struggle in India

The roots of BJP’s dominance in Indian politics need to be located in welfare replacing every other kind of class politics on the ground.

By using a triumvirate of direct benefit transfers to significantly reduce intermediary stage leakages, putting Narendra Modi’s personal stamp on welfare provisions and ensuring that the party’s grass root organisations convert beneficiaries of such programmes into loyalists, the BJP has built a formidable support base among hundreds of millions of poor voters in the country.. (Pic for representation)

opinion

Published on Apr 30, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

Political discourse on the Constitution sparks fear among UP's Dalit community

Dalit communities express alarm over BJP's rumoured plans to amend the Constitution, prompting plans of strategic voting and possible support for the Opposition

Dalits form 21% of Uttar Pradesh's population and are likely to vote in two ways. The Jatavs, who are economically poor, may stick with the BSP(HT_PRINT)

opinion

Published on Apr 29, 2024 10:47 PM IST

BySunita Aron

It’s a cauldron of Hindutva, castes and personalities in Phase 5 of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP had won 13 of these 14 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh in 2019, demolishing the Congress citadel Amethi and losing only in Rae Bareli

Defence minister Rajnath Singh is the BJP candidate from Lucknow which goes to polls in the fifth phase on May 20. (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 27, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

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Sambit Patra alleged the outcome of Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was more in line with Pakistan’s interests than India’s.

Darbhanga mayor Anjum Ara requested that people celebrating Holi stay at least two hours away from mosques and prayer spaces.

The BJP devised a campaign plan without any divisive slogans like ‘batoge to katoge’ for Delhi where all castes and communities reside.

Trends after two rounds showed a close contest in the New Delhi seat between AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma.

Chanakya Strategies exit poll predicted the BJP will win 39-44 seats. AAP will likely win 25-28 seats.

All the exit poll agencies were unanimous in predicting the Congress party's debacle in the national capital.

The Congress moves in untested territory as they have not been the first choice of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

BJP and Congress criticize AAP for neglecting thousands of EWS flats in Delhi, claiming they lie in ruins amid election tensions. AAP blames central government.

The last three elections in the state indicate the transformation in its politics — from multi-cornered contests to close bipolar combats.

BJP's Vinod Tawde faces FIRs for alleged voter bribery ahead of Maharashtra elections, amid protests and cash recovery claims. He denies wrongdoing

The case raises an interesting issue concerning the boundaries of the right to freedom of speech and expression on private property, the court said.

The BJP said that the recent criminal incidents in Delhi were crimes of personal enmity, not of extortion

According to BJP leaders, both the BJP and Shiv Sena have extended support to allies in seats where they are strong

As the deadline to file nominations for the assembly elections ended on Tuesday, it became clear that Shiv Sena (UBT) would contest the highest number of seats

As many as 10 out of 14 zila parishad members had moved a no-confidence motion against chairperson Manju Hooda, who had unsuccessfully contested the assembly elections on a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket against Congress’ Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi-Sampla-Kiloi.

BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil on Tuesday meet Sharad Pawar of NCP (SP) in Pune, adding fuel to speculation over switching sides

Speculations were rife since August 20, when he publicly criticised his party leadership saying he was removed disrespectfully as CM when he handed over the reins to Hemant Soren on July 3 after a five-month stint in the top post.

People who have worked closely with Yogi are in fact surprised by the patience he is displaying amid anti-government statements by a section of leaders.

BJP nominates young leaders, Yogesh Tilekar & Amit Gorkhe, for Maharashtra assembly elections. Tilekar represents OBCs, Gorkhe represents minorities.

Annapurna Devi's rise within the party ranks was meteoric, reflecting her growing influence as the face of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Jharkhand.

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) calls for review of Centre's Agniveer scheme post election results. Party also demands for caste census and special status for Bihar.

Election results 2024: The BJP had fielded candidates in 19 seats, while its alliance partner Pattali Makkal Katchi was allocated 10 seats.

A vote swing between two elections is not unusual, but the magnitude required to generate a wave against the BJP in Delhi may not be easy for AAP and Congress

The seventh phase of polling in the Purvanchal region is crucial for the BJP since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turf Varanasi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath stronghold Gorakhpur will be put to the test.

Bhosale is banking on his Maratha heritage and the BJP’s development plank, while Shinde emphasises local issues like water scarcity and unemployment.

The BJP had scripted victory in 8 of 10 seats with the support of non- Yadav OBCs, non- Jatav Dalits and upper caste voters in 2019

Rupali Ganguly who gained popularity from her roles in daily soap operas, joined the Bhartiya Janata Party.

The roots of BJP’s dominance in Indian politics need to be located in welfare replacing every other kind of class politics on the ground.

Dalit communities express alarm over BJP's rumoured plans to amend the Constitution, prompting plans of strategic voting and possible support for the Opposition

The BJP had won 13 of these 14 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh in 2019, demolishing the Congress citadel Amethi and losing only in Rae Bareli

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