Today is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. It is a historic day for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it marks a massive power shift in Bihar and the intensification of poll campaigning in South India and West Bengal.
Here are the top 10 national news headlines involving the BJP today:
1. Samrat Choudhary to be Bihar’s First BJP Chief Minister
In a historic milestone, Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Patna. Following the resignation of Nitish Kumar, Choudhary is set to become the first-ever BJP leader to hold the Chief Minister’s office in Bihar.
2. End of an Era: Nitish Kumar Resigns; Paves Way for BJP Lead
After serving as CM for over two decades, Nitish Kumar resigned today. He is expected to move to a national role as a Rajya Sabha member. This exit allows the BJP, the single largest party in the state with 89 seats, to lead the government independently for the first time.
3. PM Modi Inaugurates ₹12,000-Crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 213 km-long, six-lane economic corridor today. The project reduces travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 2.5 hours and features Asia’s longest elevated wildlife corridor (12 km).
4. BJP Releases Tamil Nadu Election Manifesto 2026
Coinciding with Tamil Puthandu (New Year), the BJP released its manifesto for the upcoming TN assembly polls. Key promises include ₹2,000 monthly assistance to female heads of households, three free LPG cylinders annually, and declaring Thaipoosam as a state festival.
5. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Oversees Bihar Leadership Transition
Senior leader and Central Observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Bihar BJP in-charge Nitin Nabin, arrived in Patna today to formally oversee the election of the new Chief Minister and coordinate the transition with coalition allies.
6. PM Modi Interacts with West Bengal Booth Workers via NaMo App
As part of the “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” campaign, PM Modi held a virtual interaction with thousands of BJP Karyakartas in West Bengal today, focusing on grass-roots mobilization ahead of crucial local polls.
7. Amit Shah Defends Delimitation Exercise Amid Opposition Criticism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s stance on the delimitation process, asserting it is a constitutional necessity. This comes as a counter to Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin’s threats of massive protests against the exercise today.
8. JP Nadda Holds Roadshows in Tamil Nadu for Puthandu
BJP National President JP Nadda participated in several public programmes and roadshows across Tamil Nadu today, using the New Year festivities to connect with voters and bolster the NDA alliance’s presence in the south.
9. BJP Slams DMK-led Alliance Over “Family Rule”
In a scathing attack during the manifesto launch, BJP state leaders accused the ruling DMK of “fascist and anti-people” governance, promising that the NDA “mega alliance” would restore law and order in the state.
10. Preparation for “Nari Shakti Vandan” Implementation
Following his address at the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan yesterday, PM Modi emphasized today that the special Parliament session starting April 16 will be crucial for passing amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure its implementation for the next elections.
