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The Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Union ministers and party spokespersons criticised the comments as divisive and targeted the Congress for its support. They also questioned the silence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on the issue.

5. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Abhishek Banerjee's challenge to Amit Shah to stay in Kolkata on the 4th has resurfaced following the West Bengal election results. After TMC's defeat, Banerjee softened his stance, stating that BJP leaders should visit Bengal, but not just during elections. The statement has reignited political debate.

As voting ended in the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal stated repolls would follow verification of EVM tampering claims involving tapes or ink. The BJP shared videos alleging issues in Falta constituency booths. The commission invoked its zero-tolerance policy while examining reports.

28. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

West Bengal is voting today in the second and final phase of its 2026 Assembly elections, with over 2,300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces deployed for peaceful polling. The BJP aims to improve on its 2021 performance of 77 seats, amid allegations against TMC. Results are due on May 4.

Led by Raghav Chadha, seven of Aam Aadmi Party's 10 Rajya Sabha MPs announced on Friday they are merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party. They invoked the two-thirds merger provision under the anti-defection law to avoid disqualification. AAP has demanded their disqualification from the Upper House.

22. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

West Bengal is voting today in the first phase of assembly elections across 152 seats, with about 3.6 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,452 to 1,478 candidates. The contest pits BJP against Trinamool Congress in a high-stakes battle, particularly in north Bengal where BJP has been strong. The Election Commission has deployed record central forces for security.