As of today, April 22, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is navigating a high-stakes landscape dominated by crucial state elections and heated national rhetoric.
Here are the top 10 news headlines involving the BJP today
1. BJP Petitions ECI Over Kharge’s “Terrorist” Remark
A high-level BJP delegation, including Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) today. They are seeking “strictest action” and a campaign ban against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist” during a rally in Tamil Nadu.
2. Yogi Adityanath’s “Ram Rajya” Pitch in Kolkata
Campaigning ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, UP CM Yogi Adityanath addressed a massive gathering in Jorasanko. He drew sharp comparisons between his state and Bengal, claiming that while lawlessness once plagued UP, it is now entering an era of “Ram Rajya,” and urged Bengal voters to follow suit.
3. Amit Shah Sets “20,000 Vote Buffer” for Bengal
Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly set a strategic benchmark for BJP candidates in the second phase of the West Bengal polls. Sources indicate he has directed local leadership to ensure a minimum victory margin of 20,000 votes in key “swing” seats to solidify the party’s lead over the TMC.
4. “Jan Aakrosh Padyatra” Targets INDIA Bloc
In Lucknow, senior BJP leaders including Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak led a large-scale march. The party branded the INDIA bloc as an “anti-women alliance,” specifically targeting the opposition for their historical resistance to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill).
5. IPS Association Slams BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi
Controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh as the IPS Association issued a formal condemnation of BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi. The association is demanding action following Lodhi’s alleged public threats against a Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP), sparking a debate over the conduct of elected representatives.
6. BJP Mahila Morcha Announces Vijayawada Protest
Following the national lead, the Andhra Pradesh wing of the BJP Mahila Morcha has announced a massive protest at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium. The rally aims to “politically expose” the Congress and other parties for allegedly obstructing women’s political advancement.
7. Manipur: COCOMI Bans BJP Leaders from Khongjom Day
In a sign of ongoing regional tension, the COCOMI Women’s Wing in Manipur has officially banned Chief Minister Y. Khemchand and all BJP MLAs from attending the sacred Khongjom Day observations on April 23. The group cited the central government’s failure to contain local ethnic violence as the reason for the ban.
8. Amit Shah Attacks TMC over “Babri Masjid” Remark
During a rally, Amit Shah hit back at comments made by a TMC associate regarding rebuilding the Babri Masjid in Bengal. Shah asserted that the BJP would “never allow” such a move, framing the election as a choice between “cultural integrity and appeasement.”
9. Nitin Nabin Leads West Bengal Roadshow
BJP National President Nitin Nabin held a high-energy roadshow in Naihati, West Bengal, today. With the state entering a critical voting phase tomorrow, the roadshow focused on “voter purification” and mobilizing the youth against the incumbent government.
10. Focus on “Red Alert” Constituencies
Following reports that 23% of candidates in the current Bengal phase have criminal cases, the BJP has pivoted its final campaign hours to highlight “clean governance.” The party is focusing heavily on “red alert” constituencies where they hope to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiments regarding local corruption.
