Politics

New Delhi: Nitin Nabin is set to assume charge as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 20 January 2026, ushering in a potential era of major organizational and governmental changes. Sources suggest that both the party structure and the Modi government could witness strategic recalibrations aimed at preparing the BJP for 2029 and beyond, with a focus on promoting younger leaders to key roles. A Young Leadership Team in BJP According to reports, Nitin Nabin’s new team is expected to predominantly comprise leaders under 55 years of age, reflecting the party’s emphasis on youthful energy and a dynamic political image. This aligns with the BJP’s broader strategy to position new, assertive leaders for upcoming elections while sending a long-term political signa...

Celebrating the BJP’s sweeping victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut expressed her delight and took a dig at the Thackeray family for losing control after 28 years. Kangana References Bulldozer Action on Her Home Speaking to NDTV, Kangana recalled the incident in 2020 when her Bandra West bungalow was demolished by the BMC during the Shiv Sena government under Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. She highlighted that the Bombay High Court had ruled the BMC action as malicious, stating that it completely disregarded her rights. Reflecting on the recent election results, she said, “Those who insulted me, demolished my home, and threatened me to leave Maharashtra have now been rejected by the people of Maharashtra.” Praise for BJP’s Win The ac...

Ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections, political tensions between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP are intensifying. BJP leader Amit Malviya has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of publicly humiliating India’s gold medal-winning athlete Swapna Barman during a recent event. The Allegation Malviya claimed that Banerjee removed a ceremonial scarf (uttariya) already presented to Barman by Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb and placed it around Barman’s neck herself, which he described as “unjust and humiliating.” He added, “Swapna Barman is a champion who has brought pride to the nation. She deserves respect and dignity, not such a public display of insult. One cannot ignore the question—was this mistreatment because she belongs to the Rajbanshi community?” Bengal BJP Questions...