Earlier today, the BJP named Kovind, a Dalit leader who has been associated with the party and the RSS, as the NDA nominee for the presidential poll.

Kovind met PM Modi at the latter's official residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in national capital. BJP president Amit Shah was also present on the occasion.

BJP chief Amit Shah today announced Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind's name as the NDA government's presidential nominee

BJP president Amit Shah today met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray amid tension between the alliance partners over several issues.

"Mamata sees conspiracy in everything. She had made similar allegations against the Indian Army as well," Amit Shah said.

Referring to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's recent comments that the BJP was prepared for mid-term polls, Shah attempted to clarify the situation which has irked the Sena

Ruling out resumption of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan anytime soon, BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday said the two countries would continue to play against each other in international tournaments

The Presidential election will be held on July 17.

The election to the top constitutional post will be held on July 17. The last date for filing nomination is June 28.

BJP chief Amit Shah's remark that Mahatma Gandhi was a "bahut chatur baniya" sparked a huge row with the Congress and other opposition parties demanding an apology from him for insulting the Father of the Nation.

BJP President Amit Shah on Friday said Mahatma Gandhi was a “bahut chatur baniya” and knew that Congress was without any ideology.

Shah was speaking at the inauguration of `Modi Fest', an exhibition showcasing achievements of three years of Narendra Modi-led government, at Gauss Memorial grounds here.

Terming the killings in Kannur, the home district of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, a matter of "shame", Shah said that the ruling party should steer clear of the misconception that it can suppress the BJP’s rise in the state through intimidation

Earlier, Shah laid the foundation stone of the new BJP office here and described it as an "equal to the foundation stone for the formation of a BJP-led government in Kerala".

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had also succeeded in putting an end to "family rule, casteism and politics of appeasement", Shah claimed.

Shah, party sources said, spoke about the Modi government's intention of holding all elections-- from Lok Sabha to local bodies-- simultaneously from 2024.

Asked if the government will speak to the Hurriyat (separatists) too as was done by the previous NDA government, Shah told PTI, "Once violence ends and an atmosphere of dialogue is created, we will talk to everyone."

BJP president Amit Shah today said his party would consult opposition parties before deciding on the NDA's presidential candidate.

Applauding the Narendra Modi government for unearthing undisclosed assets worth over Rs 1.37 lakh crore, BJP President Narendra Modi today said that people with black money “fear” the central government.

"We believe that any good person joining politics must be welcomed," Amit Shah said.