Page 13 - Latest Updates on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
AASU slams BJP, says party is using Citizenship Bill for vote bank politics
The organisation also announced a series of agitations to protest against the Bill likely to be introduced in Parliament on Monday
 "AASU slams BJP, says party is using Citizenship Bill for vote bank politics")
Rights of locals will be protected to maximum extent possible: J&K BJP
BJP accused opposition parties and groups of making "false and irresponsible" statements to incite public
 "Rights of locals will be protected to maximum extent possible: J&K BJP")
LS adjourned; BJP wants Congress to apologise for 'threatening' Irani
BJP said the behaviour of two members was "highly condemnable" and they should apologise
 "LS adjourned; BJP wants Congress to apologise for 'threatening' Irani")
With polls in Tamil Nadu & Bengal, 2021 will be year of BJP's Great Test
Elections are due in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal that year. Early indications show Bengal holds promise; the party might have to recast itself to win over Tamil Nadu
 "With polls in Tamil Nadu & Bengal, 2021 will be year of BJP's Great Test")
BJP demands Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's apology for calling Modi infiltrator
Chowdhury, who made the remarks while speaking on the contentious NRC issue, sought to explain his remarks, noting that his family came from Bangladesh.
 "BJP demands Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's apology for calling Modi infiltrator")
Fadnavis made CM second time to 'protect' Centre's Rs 40k cr: BJP MP
However, three days later, Fadnavis resigned as chief minister ahead of the floor test, admitting he does not have the numbers shortly after his deputy Ajit Pawar quit the government.
 "Fadnavis made CM second time to 'protect' Centre's Rs 40k cr: BJP MP")
Jharkhand assembly elections: 62.8% turnout recorded till end of voting
The percentage is likely to increase as voters who entered the polling stations by 3 pm will be allowed to exercise their franchise, they said
 "Jharkhand assembly elections: 62.8% turnout recorded till end of voting")
Govt not taking appropriate measures to tackle onion crisis: Congress
In a press conference here, the party's Rajya Sabha member Amee Yajnik said the government has "failed utterly" in handling the matter
 "Govt not taking appropriate measures to tackle onion crisis: Congress")
Ramdas Athwale urges Sharad Pawar, his daughter to join union cabinet
The development, Athawale said, is a "big setback and a lesson" for the Shiv Sena which was unwilling to form government with the BJP.
 "Ramdas Athwale urges Sharad Pawar, his daughter to join union cabinet")
Electoral bonds govt's instruments of 'opaque money laundering': Congress
"RTI reveals how 'electoral bonds' became instruments of anonymous donations bordering on opaque 'money laundering'," Surjewala said in a tweet.
 "Electoral bonds govt's instruments of 'opaque money laundering': Congress")
Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar
The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the "severe" category.
 "Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar")
BJP youth wing protests near WB Cong HQ demanding Rahul's apology on Rafale
Carrying posters and placards, BJYM activists shouted slogans against the Congress party and Gandhi.
 "BJP youth wing protests near WB Cong HQ demanding Rahul's apology on Rafale")
BJP sees power slipping away in Maharashtra, fears MLAs may defect: NCP
On Patil's remark, Malik questioned why the BJP did not form a government earlier if it had the numbers as claimed by its Maharashtra unit chief.
 "BJP sees power slipping away in Maharashtra, fears MLAs may defect: NCP")
SC's Rafale ruling calls for JPC probe; BJP celebrating prematurely: Rahul
The Congress alleged that the BJP was "misleading the nation" on the Rafale judgement and said that they should allow CBI to investigate the Rafale deal case "without any political pressure".
 "SC's Rafale ruling calls for JPC probe; BJP celebrating prematurely: Rahul")
Maharashtra govt formation: Sonia, Pawar likely to meet in Delhi on Nov 17
A 10-member coordination committee of the Congress and NCP met here on Wednesday to hold preliminary discussions on the CMP.
 "Maharashtra govt formation: Sonia, Pawar likely to meet in Delhi on Nov 17")
Maharashtra tussle: BJP blames 'stubborn' Shiv Sena for President's rule
The Sena on Monday night failed to produce required letters of support from the Congress and the NCP when the saffron party leaders met the governor at Raj Bhavan as per the set deadline.
 "Maharashtra tussle: BJP blames 'stubborn' Shiv Sena for President's rule")
BJP received Rs 700 cr in donations via cheques, online payments in 2018-19
Donations received in form of electoral bonds were not included in the filing.
 "BJP received Rs 700 cr in donations via cheques, online payments in 2018-19")
BJP-JJP govt to take oath in Haryana; Sena's hard bargain in Maharashtra
Khattar and Chautala will take oath of office on Sunday afternoon while in Maharashtra fight for CM's position continues between BJP and Sena
 "BJP-JJP govt to take oath in Haryana; Sena's hard bargain in Maharashtra")
Maharashtra govt formation: Jaipur resort hosting Congress MLAs create buzz
The frequent trips of Maharashtra Congress MLAs and party leaders as well as chief minister to and from the resort has created a buzz among locals.
 "Maharashtra govt formation: Jaipur resort hosting Congress MLAs create buzz")
Sonia, top Cong leaders consider Maharashtra options; Pawar meets NCP MLAs
Meanwhile, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party will take a decision pertaining to government formation in Maharashtra only after holding discussions with Congress.
 "Sonia, top Cong leaders consider Maharashtra options; Pawar meets NCP MLAs")
