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Arvind Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of betraying Punjab after reports that several Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs quit, with claims that most defectors would join BJP, intensifying political tensions

The Aam Aadmi Party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to split its ranks using Raghav Chadha, alleging pressure tactics, while BJP dismissed the claims as baseless amid escalating political tensions in Punjab

The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission to impose a temporary ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s campaigning during the ongoing Assembly elections. The BJP accused her of making inflammatory statements against central security forces, including claims that CRPF vehicles were being used to attack people and transport money.

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of West Bengal elections, in the presence of Union minister Kiren Rijiju, marking a significant political shift

Ten people died and several were injured after a bus returning from CM Mohan Yadav’s programme collided with a garlic-laden truck in Chhindwara. Speeding and negligent overtaking caused the mishap.

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned citing humiliation and internal issues in Assam unit. He expressed emotional distress and alienation. Sources suggest he may join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls, dealing a setback to Congress

Indian National Congress shifted its Odisha MLAs to a resort in Bengaluru ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections amid fears of cross-voting after the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded a second candidate, intensifying political manoeuvring

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of attempting to replace the Indian Constitution with its party manifesto. She vowed to resist what she described as BJP’s “Banglabirodhi agenda” through a dharna at Dharamtala.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised the Congress party after its youth wing staged a disruptive protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of instigating the shirtless demonstration, calling it an attempt to tarnish India’s global image.

The Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Indian National Congress after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar made controversial remarks against party colleagues, triggering political reactions and allegations of internal turmoil within Congress

The BJP, despite holding four Assembly seats in the erstwhile Adilabad district, failed to secure majorities in the recent municipal elections. Congress, AIMIM and independents now hold the balance of power.

Counting of votes in municipal polls gathered momentum on Friday, with results declared in 448 of the 2,996 wards. Congress led the tally. In a rare incident, voters in Suryapet attached appeal slips with ballots, surprising officials.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has sought the Election Commission of India’s directions after receiving complaints from the BRS and BJP alleging Model Code of Conduct violations by the Congress government over promises to film workers and Azharuddin’s Cabinet induction

The BJP has intensified its Jubilee Hills by-election campaign with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy leading door-to-door outreach. He criticised the BRS and Congress for alleged failures and urged voters to support BJP candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy for overall development

Police detained several BJP workers and leaders, including Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, when they attempted to march to the Telangana DGP’s office to protest the attack on gau rakshak Prashanth Kumar, who was shot and injured in Ghatkesar.

The BJP has named Lankala Deepak Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election in Telangana. The central leadership approved his nomination, with the B Form to be issued by the State president on Wednesday.

BRS has announced Maganti Sunitha as its Jubilee Hills by-election candidate, while Congress and BJP are yet to declare theirs. Committees in both parties are recommending candidates, with announcements expected in the next two to three days

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao marked the first anniversary of the ED raid on Congress Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s Hyderabad residence, criticizing the alleged BJP-Congress collusion and questioning the abrupt silence on the probe’s outcome.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised BJP and Prime Minister Modi after AP BJP chief PVN Madhav presented a map excluding Telangana. Calling it an insult to Telangana’s history and struggle, he demanded clarity and an apology from BJP leadership

Former municipal chairman Gadipally Bhaskar is set to rejoin the BJP, dealing a blow to the Congress in Gajwel. Political infighting and lack of a clear role reportedly triggered his switch. His return was facilitated despite internal opposition in the BJP.