It is Tuesday, April 21, 2026. With the first phase of the crucial West Bengal Assembly Elections just days away and voting in Tamil Nadu scheduled for Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in full campaign mode.
Here are the top 10 BJP news headlines for today:
1. Amit Shah Promises Gorkha Solution Within 6 Months
Addressing a massive rally in Kurseong, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the BJP would provide a “permanent political solution” to the decades-old Gorkha issue within six months of forming the government in West Bengal. While avoiding the word “Gorkhaland,” he assured the hill electorate that the solution would meet their aspirations.
2. “No Babri Masjid in Bengal,” Declares Shah at Salboni
In a sharp escalations of rhetoric, Amit Shah accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using “associates” to attempt to build a Babri Masjid in West Bengal. He told voters in Paschim Medinipur that the BJP would never allow this, reiterating the party’s role in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
3. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Meets PM Modi in Delhi
In his first official meeting since taking over as Bihar Chief Minister on April 15, Samrat Choudhary called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting signifies a consolidated “Saffron shift” in Bihar after the BJP moved from a junior coalition partner to the primary seat of power following Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha.
4. BJP Pledges Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for West Bengal
During his campaign trail today, Amit Shah officially promised that a Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in West Bengal if the BJP is voted to power. He specifically cited ending the practice of multiple marriages as a key goal of the legislation.
5. Campaigning Ends for First Phase of West Bengal Polls
The high-voltage campaign for the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections officially concluded this evening. Senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin, held final roadshows and rallies across the state, framing the election as a battle against “corruption and infiltration.“
6. PM Modi Rallies “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” via NaMo App
Prime Minister Modi interacted with thousands of BJP booth-level workers (Karyakartas) across West Bengal today. He urged them to ensure high voter turnout for the first phase, declaring that “every BJP candidate in this election is a reflection of Modi.“
7. Chandrababu Naidu Woos Tamil Nadu Voters for NDA
TDP Chief and Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu held a press conference in Chennai today to support NDA candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls. He invoked “Dravidian pride” and argued that only a “double-engine government” could bring bullet-speed growth to the state.
8. “Corrupt Leaders Will Go to Jail”: BJP’s Stern Warning
In a final campaign pitch in Kulti, the BJP leadership warned that if they form the government in West Bengal, an immediate crackdown on corruption will begin. Shah stated that those involved in “selling jobs” and “illegal mining” would be imprisoned after the vote count.
9. BJP Slams Congress Over “Terrorising” Allegations
The BJP issued a formal rebuttal to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s claims that PM Modi is “terrorising” the Opposition using central agencies. BJP spokespeople dismissed the claims as “frustration” from a party that has lost its ground ahead of the April 23 voting.
10. Focus on Delimitation and Tribal Welfare
In his final speeches of the day, Amit Shah highlighted the disparity in state spending, claiming the TMC government spends significantly more on minority institutions than on tribal and North Bengal development. He promised a “balanced budget” that prioritizes Adivasis and the Gorkha hills.
