It is Monday, April 27, 2026, and the political landscape is dominated by a major shift in the Rajya Sabha and the final push for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Here are the top 10 BJP news headlines for today:
1. Rajya Sabha Chairman Officially Approves Merger of 7 former AAP MPs with BJP
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan has formally accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs—including Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, and Swati Maliwal—into the BJP. This brings the BJP’s strength in the Upper House to 113.
2. PM Modi at Barrackpore: “I Will Return for the BJP Oath-Taking Ceremony”
Addressing a massive “Vijay Sankalp” rally on the final day of campaigning for the West Bengal polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exuded confidence, stating the mood of Bengal mirrors the BJP’s recent victories in Odisha and Bihar.
3. India and New Zealand Sign “Historic” Free Trade Agreement
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Todd McClay inked a landmark FTA in New Delhi today. The deal provides Indian exporters 100% duty-free access to New Zealand markets, a major win for the government’s trade policy.
4. Amit Shah Vows to End ‘Syndicate Raj’ and ‘Goonda Raj’ in Bengal
Campaigning in Nadia district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised that a BJP government would prioritize restoring law and order and ending political violence in West Bengal after May 4.
5. Raghav Chadha Cites “Toxic Culture” for AAP Exit in First BJP Statement
Following the official merger, Raghav Chadha released a statement alleging that the internal environment of his former party had become “toxic” and “anti-people,” justifying his shift to the BJP as a move for national interest.
6. BJP’s Rajya Sabha Strength Hits Record High Following Defections
With the inclusion of the seven turncoat MPs, the BJP has significantly narrowed the gap toward a full majority in the Rajya Sabha, easing the path for upcoming legislative reforms in the next session.
7. Kiren Rijiju Welcomes New Members: “A Boost for Nation-Building”
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju officially welcomed the former AAP leaders at the BJP headquarters, stating their expertise would be utilized under PM Modi’s leadership to accelerate development.
8. BJP National President Nitin Nabin Leads Mega Roadshows in Bengal
On the last day of the phase 2 campaign, BJP President Nitin Nabin held high-octane roadshows in Bhatar and Behala Paschim, urging voters to choose “Asol Poriborton” (real change).
9. Security Heightened for Defecting MPs Amidst AAP Protests
Following the Rajya Sabha Chairman’s decision, the BJP has requested additional security for MPs like Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak after reports of protests and vandalism by AAP workers in Punjab and Delhi.
10. Gujarat Local Body Polls: Amit Shah and CM Bhupendra Patel Cast Votes
Demonstrating party discipline at the grassroots, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel cast their votes in the ongoing municipal elections, predicting a “clean sweep” for the saffron party in the state.
