Here are the top national news headlines regarding the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Central Government on Monday, May 25, 2026:
1. Assam Government Tables Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Assembly
Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora officially introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, Assam, 2026 on the third day of the state assembly session. Backed heavily by the BJP leadership, the bill mandates the compulsory registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships while strictly banning polygamy.
2. Assam UCC Explicitly Exempts All Tribal Communities
Fulfilling a core promise from the BJP’s election manifesto, the newly introduced Assam UCC Bill strictly exempts all tribal communities and regions protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to safeguard their distinct cultural customs and traditions.
3. Trump Dials US Envoy to Delhi; Calls Himself a “Big Fan” of PM Modi
During a live virtual link to the US Embassy’s celebration of America’s 250th year of independence at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to the audience via speakerphone, Trump stated that ties between Washington and New Delhi have “never been closer” and affirmed that India can count on the US “100 percent.”
4. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets PM Modi, Travels to Jaipur
Amid his high-profile four-day official tour of India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to stabilize bilateral trade and defense agreements. Following the Delhi meetings, Rubio and his family arrived in Jaipur today, prompting massive security cordons on the route to Amer Fort.
5. Massive Breakthrough for BJP in West Bengal By-Elections
In a major political shift, BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a landslide victory in the Falta assembly constituency by-election, winning by a staggering margin of 1.09 lakh votes. The win marks a significant breach into what was previously considered a stronghold of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), whose nominee slid to fourth position.
6. Editors Guild of India Labels PM’s Europe Press Stand-offs “Embarrassing”
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) issued a sharp statement calling out recent confrontations between Indian officials and European journalists during PM Modi’s state visits to Norway and the Netherlands. The EGI termed the incidents “embarrassing” and criticized the Prime Minister for not holding an open press conference during his tenure.
7. Congress Slams BJP Over String of Domestic Fuel Price Hikes
The opposition ramped up its attack on the BJP-led central government, with Congress leader Randeep Surjewala criticizing the administration for continuous domestic petrol and diesel hikes over the last 11 days. Surjewala targeted the Prime Minister by sharing old archival clips of Modi criticizing inflation during the UPA era.
8. Meghalaya BJP Revolts Against Coalition Ally Over “Education Crisis”
Exposing deep rifts within the ruling state alliance, the Meghalaya unit of the BJP joined opposition forces in sounding the alarm over the state’s rock-bottom ranking in the Union Ministry of Education’s latest Performance Grading Index (PGI). State BJP General Secretary Wankitbok Pohshna demanded an urgent all-party meeting to overhaul the state’s crumbling school system.
9. BJP High Command to Finalize Puducherry Cabinet Expansion
Puducherry Minister A. Namassivayam announced today that decisions regarding the Union Territory’s long-awaited Cabinet expansion, portfolio allocations, and the appointment of nominated MLAs will be finalized very soon by the BJP national leadership in direct consultation with Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.
10. Assam BJP Mocks Congress Over Inability to Elect Leader of Opposition
Following the BJP-led alliance’s crushing victory in the state assembly elections, senior Assam BJP MLA Biswajit Daimary publicly mocked the Congress party, claiming that deep-rooted internal factionalism and mutual distrust are preventing the opposition from even choosing a Leader of Opposition (LoP) for the house.
