Politics

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has introduced a major change in the rules governing parliamentary attendance. Starting from the upcoming Budget Session, Members of Parliament (MPs) will be required to mark their presence only from their designated seats, effectively ending the earlier provision that allowed attendance from the lobby. The move aims to encourage MPs to actively participate in the proceedings of the House. Speaking at the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Lucknow, Speaker Birla said the revised system ensures that attendance reflects not just presence within the Parliament premises but also active involvement in the House proceedings. Attendance can now be marked only while the House is in session; if proceedings are suspended—even due to disruptions—...

New Delhi: Despite the Supreme Court’s February 2024 ban on electoral bonds, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recorded a remarkable 54% increase in income, receiving ₹6,125 crore in voluntary contributions in 2024-25. In contrast, the Congress party witnessed a significant drop in donations. Rise in BJP DonationsAccording to data released by the Election Commission, BJP received ₹6,125 crore in voluntary contributions during 2024-25, up from ₹3,967 crore in 2023-24 — a 54% increase, surpassing the expected loss from the electoral bond cessation. Corporate donations saw a substantial surge. In 2024-25, contributions from companies and organisations amounted to ₹5,422 crore, compared to ₹1,885 crore the previous year. BJP also received ₹641 crore from individual donors, up from ₹240 cr...

New Delhi: The annual audit report of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently submitted to the Election Commission, reveals that the party holds nearly ₹10,000 crore in cash and bank deposits. In the financial year 2024-25, following the party’s election victories in Delhi (over AAP) and Odisha (over BJD), BJP’s election expenditure almost doubled, rising from ₹1,754.06 crore the previous year to ₹3,335.36 crore. Net Fund Growth of ₹2,882.32 CroreThe report states that BJP’s accounts saw a net increase of ₹2,882.32 crore during 2024-25. By 31 March 2025, the party’s general fund stood at ₹12,164 crore, up from ₹9,169 crore the previous year. Nitin Nabin, newly elected BJP president, now has the authority to utilise these funds. Election Expenses Dominate SpendingDuring 2024-25,...

New Delhi: The recent municipal election results in Maharashtra have once again highlighted the changing dynamics of Indian politics, underscoring the growing dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On January 16, the BJP secured 1,425 of the total 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in the state—a near 50% strike rate. The most significant development came from Mumbai, where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a stronghold of Shiv Sena for 25 years, slipped out of regional control. Since 2014, the BJP has not entirely eliminated regional parties, but its sustained strategy has steadily curtailed their influence. By limiting regional parties’ ability to convert votes into seats and reducing their capacity to leverage state governments in national politics, the ...

New Delhi: With Nitin Nabin’s recent elevation as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), speculation has arisen about whether he will continue as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLA) or soon move to the Rajya Sabha. His election as party president has elevated his political profile from state-level to national politics, raising questions about the next steps in his legislative career. Current Status and ConsiderationsNitin Nabin is currently serving as the MLA from Bankipur in Patna, having won his fifth consecutive term in November last year with a margin of 51,936 votes. As the youngest BJP national president, his responsibilities have expanded, and many wonder if his new role will require him to represent the party in the upper house of Parliament. ...

New Delhi: During the oath-taking ceremony of BJP’s newly elected President Nitin Nabin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of supporting illegal immigrants and undermining India’s democracy. He also called the Gandhi family “a threat to the country” and emphasized that India would not allow immigrants to deprive the poor and youth of their rights. Allegations Against CongressPM Modi highlighted the issue of illegal immigration, saying that countries worldwide are scrutinizing and deporting undocumented immigrants, and India must do the same to protect national security and citizens’ rights. He criticized political parties that shield immigrants for vote-bank politics, vowing that such actions must be exposed to the public. Address...

New Delhi: Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin has been provided top-tier Z-category VIP security by the central government. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be responsible for ensuring his safety, officials said on Tuesday. Nitin Nabin, at 45, is the youngest leader to assume the party’s top post. He has previously served five terms as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. His election comes at a time when the BJP is strategizing to strengthen its organizational base ahead of key state assembly elections. Security ArrangementsOfficials stated that armed CRPF commandos will accompany Nabin during his nationwide tours. A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Home Affairs had directed the CRPF to manage his security. Nabin’s predecessor, J.P. Nad...