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BJP President J P Nadda takes Oath in the Upper House of the Parliament.

Parliament witnesses oath ceremony of BJP President JP Nadda and fellow members

April 6, 2024, 06:42 PM - 2 min read

BJP's national president, Jagat Prakash Narayan Lal Nadda, commonly known as JP Nadda, has officially taken his place in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha. This significant event occurred alongside the swearing-in of five other newly-elected members on a momentous Saturday session.

MNS Leader Raj Thackeray with his son Amit Thackeray meets Home Minister Amit Shah. Image X.

Raj Thackeray's power play: MNS set to shake Maharashtra politics with BJP alliance

March 19, 2024, 04:24 PM - 2 min read

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray arrived in New Delhi on Monday, March 18, to hold discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, signaling a potential alliance between MNS and the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections set to commence on April 19.

State Minister Maharashtra Shambhuraj Desai. Image X.

Savarkar saga: Maharashtra minister challenges Thackeray-Gandhi alliance

March 14, 2024, 09:00 PM - 2 min read

As the political landscape in Maharashtra braces for the conclusion of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra in Mumbai, the looming question of whether Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena chief and a key figure in the opposition INDIA bloc, will share a stage with the Congress leader has sparked controversy.

In the presence of Maharashtra BJP President Bawankule, Congress Veteran Padmakar Valvi joins BJP. Image X.

BJP's Maharashtra triumph: Padmakar Valvi defection deals blow to Congress

March 13, 2024, 02:10 PM - 2 min read

In a significant setback for the Congress party in Maharashtra, veteran leader Padmakar Valvi made a pivotal move on Wednesday by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The transition occurred in Mumbai in the presence of state BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule and party leader Ashok Chavan.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Left), Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kharge: Spoke to PM Modi on BJP 'poaching' oppn leaders by 'scaring' them

February 16, 2024, 08:11 PM - 2 min read

Speaking at a state-level training camp for Congress functionaries, Kharge revealed a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he directly questioned the BJP's recruitment drive.

Former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Ashok Chavan with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses media after joining BJP, in Mumbai on Tuesday

Ashok Chavan nominated by BJP for Maha RS polls; Thanks party command

February 14, 2024, 06:17 PM - 2 min read

Chavan's nomination, however, did not come as a surprise, with speculations circulating since his switch to the BJP that he would secure a Rajya Sabha berth.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh (left). Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan (right). File Photo.

Congress takes dig at Ashok Chavan, labels him "betrayer" after party exit

February 12, 2024, 03:52 PM - 2 min read

Chavan hails from Nanded district in Marathwada region. His father, the late Shankarrao Chavan, was also the chief minister of Maharashtra. Ashok Chavan stepped down as chief minister in 2010 following allegations of involvement in the Adarsh housing scam in Mumbai.