Page 6 - Latest Updates on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Maharashtra battle: In MLC nomination race, BJP ignores loyalty points
The tickets were divvied up among younger persons and newcomers
 "Maharashtra battle: In MLC nomination race, BJP ignores loyalty points")
Oppn accuses Centre of usurping states' powers, demands revised stimulus
The opposition demanded that the Centre "consult state governments while allowing international/domestic flights".
 "Oppn accuses Centre of usurping states' powers, demands revised stimulus")
Labour Ministry to object to states' Ordinance plan on labour laws
UP, Gujarat govts are seeking to suspend major labour laws via this route; ministry firming up its response
 "Labour Ministry to object to states' Ordinance plan on labour laws")
Sonia launches Nyay scheme in C'garh, says farmers will become self-reliant
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also lauded the Chhattisgarh government for launching the scheme at a time when the poor and farmers were facing hardships due to the coronavirus
 "Sonia launches Nyay scheme in C'garh, says farmers will become self-reliant")
Congress calls opposition meet on migrants' plight, changes in labour laws
So far, 17 parties have agreed to take part in the meeting via video-conferencing, but the SP and the BSP are yet to confirm their attendance.
 "Congress calls opposition meet on migrants' plight, changes in labour laws")
Why rejig in labour laws will not help and holistic reforms are essential
Radhicka Kapoor, senior fellow at Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations, said the government has to create policies for boosting demand
 "Why rejig in labour laws will not help and holistic reforms are essential")
UP govt withdraws order increasing daily working hours to 12 from 8
The UP government's Ordinance, however, proposes increase in working hours from 8 to 10 hours a day
 "UP govt withdraws order increasing daily working hours to 12 from 8")
Covid-19 crisis: States urge PM Modi to extend lockdown but relax norms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier this week asked the states to send suggestions on their respective strategies for lockdown 4.0, which comes into force from Monday.
 "Covid-19 crisis: States urge PM Modi to extend lockdown but relax norms")
UP BJP preparing its cadre to help migrant workers resettle in villages
UP BJP President Swatantra Dev Singh observed that merely facilitating the homecoming of these workers would not end the party's responsibilities
 "UP BJP preparing its cadre to help migrant workers resettle in villages")
How governors conduct themselves in the office during the BJP regime
Lately, Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Jagdeep Dhankar, the governors of Maharashtra and West Bengal, virtually emerged as the main challengers to the non-BJP governments for different reasons
 "How governors conduct themselves in the office during the BJP regime")
'Confusion' within central government in fight against Covid-19: Congress
The Congress leader said there should be more coordination between states and the central government
 "'Confusion' within central government in fight against Covid-19: Congress")
MP will need Rs 1 trillion to reboot economy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Chouhan said that the farm loan waiver scheme of the previous Kamal Nath government was a "trick of phantasm", indicating that his government could review it
 "MP will need Rs 1 trillion to reboot economy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
Vande Bharat vs Bharat ke Bande: Is Modi losing his political touch?
PM Modi's pandemic messaging has been mostly directed at the middle class and elites and there's little empathy for the poor millions. Is he losing his political touch?
 "Vande Bharat vs Bharat ke Bande: Is Modi losing his political touch?")
Letter to BS: Turncoats will remain a permanent feature of our democracy
It needs to be noted that turncoats would have been appreciated had they first resigned from the party to register their differences with the leadership
 "Letter to BS: Turncoats will remain a permanent feature of our democracy")
Cong leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi clears air on rumours of him joining BJP
'Gossip is the devil's radio. So don't be his DJ,' Singhvi tweeted
 "Cong leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi clears air on rumours of him joining BJP")
Covid-19: As state govts defer or cut pay, employees prepare for battle
Some states ruled by the BJP have been cautious about giving state government employees any cause to complain
 "Covid-19: As state govts defer or cut pay, employees prepare for battle")
After Jyotiraditya Scindia, another Congress leader could soon join BJP
The BJP is also in need of articulate lawyers and politicians to put forth its case
 "After Jyotiraditya Scindia, another Congress leader could soon join BJP")
Centre pulls up West Bengal for suspending trade on Indo-Bangla border
Operations at Petrapole checkpost in the Bongaon area of North 24 Parganas district was closed as protests erupted after rumours of Bangladeshi labourers carrying the virus
 "Centre pulls up West Bengal for suspending trade on Indo-Bangla border")
Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data
TMC MP and leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, Derek O'Brien, however, said the West Bengal government was doing "all it takes" to fight the Covid pandemic, and accused the Centre of playing politics
 "Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data")
Lockdown 3.0: Political slugfest breaks out on migrant workers' rescue
Sonia Gandhi's move forces central government to bear 85% of cost of migrant travel, states to bear 15%
 "Lockdown 3.0: Political slugfest breaks out on migrant workers' rescue")
