Anindya Banerjee

1 week ago | justicenews.co.in | Anindya Banerjee

In politics, a week is a long time, and a year feels like a lifetime. It is no wonder that after last May’s Lok Sabha election results, when the BJP lost 28 seats in Uttar Pradesh and nine in Bihar, the party was uneasy. A year ago, it was grappling with how the slogan ‘400 paar’ had been used against it by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, RJD, Samajwadi Party, and other opposition parties. They projected fears of reservation vanishing, which dearly cost the BJP.

2 weeks ago | news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Anindya Banerjee

Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 08:00 ISTSJM is not only dissatisfied with Donald Trump's sudden tariff push but also wants to prioritise indigenous or Swadeshi industry, particularly after the recent Indo-Pak conflictThe US is pushing for steep cuts in duties on its agricultural exports, including shrimp and dairy, and for the removal of non-tariff barriers, without providing significant reciprocal access to Indian products. This has not been well received by India.

2 weeks ago | news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Anindya Banerjee

Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 22:14 ISTGovernment data suggests the emergence of a 'neo-middle class' due to a reduction in extreme povertyExtreme poverty fell from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% by 2022-23. The BJP attributes this to targeted welfare programmes, economic reforms, and infrastructure investments.

2 weeks ago | news18.com | Apoorva Misra |Anindya Banerjee

Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 13:40 ISTThe workshop from May 14-16 will teach the dos and don'ts of social media interaction and coach the leadership on 'understanding their limits' when speaking to the mediaSources in the BJP suggest the top leadership considered the recent spate of faux pas unacceptable, given that they came from very senior politicians.

2 weeks ago | news18.com | Manjiri Joshi |Anindya Banerjee

Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 16:37 ISTOn the Narendra Modi App, in what is called 'Jan Man Survey', visitors are asked to name their state, constituency and answer a set of questions to provide feedback on governanceThe NaMo App also asked whether India's voice is being heard and respected more internationally than before. (PTI File)Prime Minister Narendra Modi has picked a unique way to mark 11 years of the Central government under him – seeking feedback on his governance.