Neelam Pandey

Issue became embarrassing for BJP after ex-CMs Trivendra Singh Rawat & Ramesh Pokhriyal asked for probe into allegations. Episode has highlighted infighting within state party unit.

Several RSS affiliates told the BJP president at an annual meeting that improving communication would ensure policy decisions are taken in the 'right manner', it is learnt.

The banned organisation has entered electoral scene by supporting 10 Independents, who are drawing large crowds at rallies. Govt officials say this is a tactic to have the ban lifted.

Waheed Para, who is contesting the Pulwama seat, says the 2014 PDP-BJP alliance was an act of conflict resolution and that his party wants to be part of the INDIA bloc post-results.

Bhajan Lal govt facing 'opposition from within'. Bypolls due soon, BJP leaders say this is result of top brass handing reins to 1st-time MLA, undermining seniors like Vasundhara Raje.

Move comes at a time when UP too is considering ordinances to prevent incidents of spitting in food. Congress asks why Dhami doesn't publicly remark on 'rapes & overall lawlessness too'.

Pravin Togadia, who quit VHP in 2018 & founded Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad, also spoke of the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, and his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Last month, a section of Purvanchali leaders was irked after a presentation on voter composition at Delhi BJP meeting sought to downplay number of Purvanchali voters in national capital.

VHP national spokesperson asserts move should be seen in a positive manner. There is no Hindu-Muslim aspect to it, he contends.

Parivartan Yatra likely to be held in December. With many leaders staking claim to CM's post, BJP plans to conduct programme under collective leadership, it is learnt.