BJP-led government
Coverage of BJP-led government in the Nexus archive.
- In Assam Budget, BJP-led govt. proposes ‘green cess’ on polluting industries
The BJP-led government in Assam proposes a 'green cess' on polluting industries as part of its budget. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah highlighted a threefold increase in the state's budget size to over ₹2 lakh crore over 10 years. The cess will target stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, second-hand vehicle transfers, and groundwater extraction.
- ‘Talks over hostility’
A civil society appeal urging Indian and Pakistani prime ministers to pursue peace has garnered over 100 signatories, including former diplomats and academics. The article criticizes India's reluctance to engage in dialogue, citing events like the 2019 revocation of Kashmir's status, the Pahalgam episode, and a 2025 armed conflict. It highlights tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty and allegations of India supporting terrorism in Pakistan.