On this Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the BJP is riding a historic wave of momentum following a landmark “Super Monday” in assembly elections. The party has broken long-standing barriers while simultaneously facing a fierce counter-attack from the opposition in Parliament.
Here are the top 10 BJP news headlines for today:
1. BJP Scripts History: First-Ever Government in West Bengal
Two days after the results, the BJP continues to celebrate a landslide victory in West Bengal, securing over 205 seats and ending the TMC’s 15-year rule. Prime Minister Modi hailed the win as a triumph of “good governance” over “fear.”
2. Swearing-in Ceremony Set for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground
The party has announced that the new BJP-led government in West Bengal will be sworn in this Saturday, May 9. Massive preparations are underway at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground, with the Prime Minister and top Union Ministers expected to attend.
3. Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” Charge Hits BJP MPs
In a scathing attack today, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha won through “vote theft.” He used the term “ghuspethiya” (infiltrators) to describe these lawmakers, sparking a massive uproar in the House.
4. Himanta Biswa Sarma Resigns as Assam CM Ahead of New Term
Following the BJP’s resounding victory for a third consecutive term in Assam (winning 92 of 126 seats), Himanta Biswa Sarma has formally submitted his resignation to the Governor to pave the way for the formation of the new government.
5. PM Modi and Vietnam President Ink Major Strategic MoUs
In a display of “Act East” diplomacy, PM Modi held talks with Vietnamese President To Lam in New Delhi today. The two nations signed several MoUs covering digital payments (UPI linkage), rare earths, and defense cooperation.
6. Cabinet Clears Strict Law Against Insulting “Vande Mataram”
In a significant move today, the Union Cabinet cleared an amendment to make the insult of the national song, Vande Mataram, a punishable offense. This is seen as a key step in the party’s ongoing nationalistic legislative agenda.
7. BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s “Looted Mandate” Claims
The BJP central leadership today condemned outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee for refusing to concede gracefully. Banerjee alleged that the mandate in 100 seats was “looted,” which the BJP termed a “direct attack on India’s democratic institutions.”
8. “Gangotri to Ganga Sagar”: PM’s Saffron Surge Declaration
Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters, PM Modi declared that the “Lotus” has now bloomed from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, framing the Bengal win as the final piece in the party’s pan-India expansion.
9. Focus Shifts to Punjab: BJP Demands Constitutional Inquiry
Using the momentum from the state wins, the Punjab BJP unit has intensified its pressure on the AAP government. A delegation met the Governor today demanding an inquiry into the “intelligence failure” surrounding recent blasts in Amritsar and Jallandhar.
10. Bye-Election Boost: BJP Bags Four Additional Seats
Beyond the main state polls, the BJP also performed strongly in recent assembly bye-elections across the country, picking up four seats and further consolidating its numerical strength in state legislatures.
