Politics

The BJP has indicated that it is preparing to contest all 117 Punjab Assembly constituencies on its own. The party says it is strengthening its organisation across the state ahead of the next major electoral battle. The BJP’s strategy marks a significant political development in Punjab, where alliances and seat-sharing arrangements have traditionally played an important role in electoral calculations. Party leaders are focusing on expanding their organisation at the constituency level and building a stronger independent presence across Punjab. The announcement is expected to intensify political competition in the state.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks calling for a stronger fight against patriarchy have triggered a fresh political exchange between the Congress and BJP. His comments have become a topic of debate among leaders from both parties. The BJP has questioned the Congress’s record on women’s representation and empowerment, while Congress leaders have defended Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and highlighted the need for greater equality. The exchange has added another issue to the ongoing political debate between the two major national parties, with both sides using the remarks to reinforce their positions.

The BJP has intensified its protest in Bengaluru demanding the resignation of Karnataka Minister B Nagendra. BJP leaders and workers staged demonstrations as the political dispute with the ruling Congress government continued. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka has been leading the pressure against the government, while BJP leaders have demanded action over the issues surrounding Nagendra. The protest has also resulted in tense scenes between demonstrators and police. Several leaders were detained during the demonstrations. The issue has become one of the major political flashpoints in Karnataka during the current Assembly session.

The Karnataka Assembly session has been cut short by three days amid continuing protests by the Opposition over the demand for Minister B Nagendra’s resignation. The political confrontation intensified during the ongoing Assembly session. The BJP has maintained pressure on the Congress government, while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the Opposition’s approach and accused it of giving priority to political issues over public interest. The developments have created further tension inside the Karnataka legislature, with both the ruling Congress and BJP continuing to defend their respective positions.