The Latest Breaking News from Bharatiya Janata Party

Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit Malviya as BJP IT cell chief

The BJP has handed charge of its national IT cell to Chhattisgarh’s Deepak Mhaskey, ending Amit Malviya’s run of more than 10 years at the head of the party’s digital operations – a decade in which he was the BJP’s loudest voice online and, by some distance, its most fact-checked.

Newslaundry · Aug 17

SC agrees to examine BJP leader Yogender Chandolia's plea against AAP MLA Vishesh Ravi's election

The Supreme Court will examine a plea challenging an AAP MLA's election. This challenge concerns an alleged false declaration regarding educational qualifications. The plea was filed by BJP leader Yogender Chandolia against Vishesh Ravi. The Delhi High Court had previously dismissed the plea as infructuous. The Supreme Court has now…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

10 women, 6 minority leaders find place in BJP team; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Prof Tariq Mansoor among key names

The BJP appointed ten women and six minority leaders to its new national team. Smriti Irani was named national general secretary, while Vasundhara Raje Scindia became vice-president. The party included representatives from major faiths and twenty-three states and Union territories. Three regional leaders from the North-East received distinct prominence in…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

BJP announces new national office-bearers team under President Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key names, check full list

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its new national office-bearers team. Several new faces have been assigned key organisational responsibilities within the party structure. Prominent leaders like Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde continue in their national general secretary roles. The party has appointed thirteen national vice presidents and sixteen national…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Left BJP as I got no space to function in it: Actor S Devan

Actor S Devan has left the BJP, stating he lacked sufficient functioning space. He felt neglected after being removed from a vice president position without communication. Devan aimed to improve the BJP's image among minorities and other communities. He plans to reactivate his political organization, the Kerala People's Party. Devan…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Vande Mataram incident: Delhi Police enquires into complaint against Sonia, Rahul

Delhi Police are investigating a complaint filed by an advocate regarding an Independence Day event. The complaint alleges improper conduct during the singing of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters. It claims Sonia Gandhi made gestures indicating objection to the song's continuation. A video reportedly shows Rahul Gandhi stating they…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Mamata Banerjee assures support to CJP volunteer after father’s death

Mamata Banerjee spoke to a Cockroach Janta Party volunteer whose father died. She assured the bereaved family of her party's full support. The volunteer had documented school deficiencies as part of a campaign. Armed men allegedly attacked him and his father after his refusal. Police arrested eight people while the…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Congress over its stand on 'Dimagi Naxal' remark

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress's position on Naxalism. He contrasted P Chidambaram's recent statement with Manmohan Singh's 2006 assessment. Trivedi asked which assessment Congress now considered correct. This exchange follows Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day remarks on Naxal mentality.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Rs 1.9 cr a day: BJP govt in MP spent more on publicity than on environment or minority depts

Drive through almost any town in Madhya Pradesh and the state government is impossible to avoid. Hoardings at the chowk. Full pages in the morning paper. Sponsored posts around every government event. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s face is on most of them, and not only inside the state. Madhya Pradesh…

Newslaundry · Aug 17

Shehzad Poonawalla resigns from BJP, cites financial and personal circumstances

Shehzad Poonawalla has again submitted his resignation from all BJP posts. He thanked Prime Minister Modi and other senior party leaders for their guidance. Poonawalla expressed gratitude for the opportunities provided by the party and Sangh Parivar. He had previously offered to resign in July 2026 due to personal circumstances.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17