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Revealed: How BJP First Considered Vajpayee for President Before Nominating Abdul Kalam
Dec 17, 2025 05:37 pm CST
A new book by Ashok Tandon, former media advisor to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reveals that before nominating APJ Abdul Kalam for President in 2002, the BJP initially suggested Vajpayee himself for the position. The former Prime Minister declined, believing it would set an inappropriate precedent for Indian democracy. The book "Atal Smaran" offers unique insights into the political dynamics between Vajpayee, Advani, and opposition leaders during this significant period in Indian political history.
Nitin Nabin Assumes BJP National Working President Role: A New Chapter in Party Leadership
Dec 16, 2025 02:22 am CST
Nitin Nabin, 45, has officially taken charge as the BJP's national working president, signaling a potential generational shift in party leadership. Senior leaders including Amit Shah and JP Nadda expressed confidence that Nabin, with his strong RSS background and organizational skills as a five-time Bihar MLA, will effectively advance BJP's public service mission and Prime Minister Modi's governance initiatives nationwide.
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: LDF and UDF in Tight Race as Vote Counting Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:51 pm CST
The 2025 Kerala local body elections show a close contest between the LDF and UDF coalitions, with early trends indicating competitive races across Grama Panchayats, District Panchayats, municipalities, and corporations. Vote counting began at 8 AM Saturday across 244 centers, with the UDF showing strength in urban areas while the LDF maintains significant presence in rural constituencies. Final results are expected later in the day.
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
Fadnavis Confirms NDA Will Contest 2029 Elections Under PM Modi's Leadership, Dismisses Succession Speculation
Dec 11, 2025 01:52 am CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly rejected speculation about Prime Minister Modi's succession, stating that the NDA will contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections under Modi's leadership. The statement comes in response to Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's suggestion about a potential "Marathi PM" in the future. Fadnavis praised Modi's exceptional fitness and work ethic while reaffirming the BJP's unwavering commitment to his continued leadership.
Omar Abdullah Exposes INDIA Bloc Crisis: Opposition Alliance Struggles After Nitish Kumar's Departure
Dec 06, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reveals critical weaknesses within the INDIA opposition bloc, claiming they pushed Nitish Kumar toward the BJP-led NDA. Abdullah describes the alliance as "on life support," criticizing its lack of commitment compared to BJP's electoral strategy and calling for clearer operational structure to prevent further fragmentation of opposition forces.
RJD Defies Eviction Notice: Rabri Devi Will Not Vacate Government Bungalow Despite Bihar Administration's Directive
Nov 26, 2025 09:54 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has firmly declared that former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi will not surrender her government bungalow despite an official notification to relocate. RJD state chief Mangani Lal Mandal alleges the decision stems from political malice, claiming the party received more votes than any NDA constituent in recent elections despite their reduced seat count. The controversy highlights growing tensions between RJD and the ruling NDA coalition in Bihar.
Mamata Banerjee Claims BJP Will Sacrifice Gujarat to Win Bengal in 2026 Election
Nov 25, 2025 09:15 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made a bold prediction that BJP will lose Gujarat in order to win Bengal in the 2026 election. She criticized the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and accused the Election Commission of bias, while highlighting concerns about booth-level officer deaths amid rushed verification processes. The Trinamool leader's comments come as BJP focuses on a new strategy targeting her party's grassroots support following recent victories in Delhi and Bihar.
PM Modi Waves Gamcha as Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Bihar CM for Historic 10th Time
Nov 20, 2025 05:57 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar, who became Bihar's Chief Minister for a record 10th time. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan featured a memorable moment when PM Modi waved a traditional Gamcha to the enthusiastic crowd, symbolizing the start of the new NDA government's five-year term in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar Sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Term: Joins Elite List of India's Longest-Serving CMs
Nov 20, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Nitish Kumar achieves a remarkable political milestone by being sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at age 74. With his 19-year tenure, he joins India's elite list of longest-serving Chief Ministers, breaking into the national top-10. Known as both 'Paltu Ram' and 'Sushashan Babu', Kumar's political journey spans nearly five decades, demonstrating his resilience and significance in Indian politics.