Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, is a landmark day for the BJP, marked by a historic leadership change in Bihar and a high-decibel election campaign across South India and Bengal.
Here are the top 10 BJP-focused news headlines:
The “New Era” in Bihar
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First BJP CM for Bihar: Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar today at Lok Bhawan, Patna. This marks the first time a BJP leader has held the top post in the state, ending Nitish Kumar’s 20-year reign.
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The New Cabinet: Two senior JD(U) leaders, Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary, took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, maintaining the NDA alliance’s stability post-Nitish.
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Nitish Kumar’s Transition: Outgoing CM Nitish Kumar attended the ceremony to congratulate Choudhary, officially beginning his new stint as a Rajya Sabha MP.
Election Campaign & Strategy
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PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Modi held a massive roadshow in Nagercoil today. He predicted a “sure victory” for the AIADMK-BJP alliance in the April 23 Assembly polls, claiming the DMK would be “shown the door.”
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Amit Shah’s Bengal Push: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is leading multiple rallies in West Bengal today, promising to prioritize the Gorkha issue and withdraw cases against local leaders if the BJP comes to power.
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Sitharaman Slams TMC: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Mamata Banerjee government of blocking central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan, stating that “money is ready in Delhi, but TMC won’t let it reach the people.”
Policy & Legislation
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Special Parliament Session: BJP MP B.Y. Raghavendra confirmed that a special session starting April 16 will offer clarity on the Women’s Reservation Act, aiming for 33% seat reservation by the 2029 General Elections.
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Seat Delimitation Proposal: The Centre’s move to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 (to facilitate women’s quotas) has drawn heavy fire from opposition parties, which the BJP is currently defending as a necessary “democratic expansion.”
Party Internal & Social
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Ambedkar Jayanti Tributes: Following yesterday’s anniversary, BJP leadership across the country, including PM Modi in Nagercoil, continued to hold events honoring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, emphasizing the party’s outreach to Dalit communities.
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Z+ Security Controversy: BJP leaders in Punjab have criticized the AAP government for withdrawing Z+ security for Raghav Chadha, calling it a symptom of “internal rift” and poor governance in the state.
Political Pulse: With polling for four states and one UT scheduled for April 23, the BJP has moved into “mission mode,” shifting its most powerful campaigners into high gear this week.
