POLITICS
Karnataka | Who will be Congress' CM face? Party likely to repeat 2018 poll strategy
It’s DK Shivakumar versus Siddaramaiah versus SR Patil in Karnataka. The Congress hopes the combined efforts of its top leaders will help it win back the state from the BJP
POLITICS
With Ashok Gehlot on back foot, BJP eyes a comeback in Rajasthan
The divided Congress in Rajasthan is drawing solace from the fact that the BJP’s state unit is also in disorder. Factionalism plagues it, with the cadre and leaders divided into various camps. All these leaders eye to be named the party’s CM candidate for 2023
POLITICS
Maharashtra | For Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, it’s a bumpy road ahead
Eknath Shinde might have won the trust vote in the assembly, but the real battle is winning the hearts and minds of the Shiv Sainiks who share an emotional bond with the Thackerays
INDIA
Bypoll Results | BJP’s juggernaut continues. Warning bells for Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, AAP
By winning five of the 10 seats that went to the bypolls, the BJP will be more confident of the upcoming polls
POLITICS
Maharashtra Political Crisis | Can Uddhav Thackeray save his government, and Shiv Sena?
The MVA government is battling for life with the state heading for a constitutional crisis
BUSINESS
Bypolls | Losing Azamgarh and Rampur will be a setback for Samajwadi Party, winning it will not make a difference
The fact is that the bypoll results will hardly affect the Union government’s position in Parliament. This is one of the reasons why the contest is likely to turn highly localised
BUSINESS
Rajya Sabha Polls | Results a shot in the arm for BJP, Rajasthan win bittersweet for Congress
The BJP gets its extra candidate elected in four states except one sending shockwaves in the Opposition camp
POLITICS
Rajya Sabha election results will influence political events till 2024
The BJP might lose a bit, though it will not have a telling impact on its overall Rajya Sabha tally. It will continue to have a working majority and implement its promises with the support of like-minded parties
POLITICS
3 Years of Modi 2.0 | BJP on course to fulfil manifesto promises despite pandemic
While the BJP-led NDA government has fulfilled some of its key promises, COVID-19 has impacted delivery in the last two years, with government focus on rehabilitation
BUSINESS
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj attempt to become Kejriwal of Bihar fraught with challenges
INDIA
Gujarat 2022 | BJP is comfortably placed, while Congress is in disarray
The BJP and AAP have launched their campaigns in Gujarat, while the Congress is still grappling with factionalism and confusion
POLITICS
Demanding allies and an existential crisis — it’s a tough road ahead for Congress
The dismal performance in five state elections, rebellion brewing in the party, question mark over Congress occupying pole opposition role, and AAP’s victory in Punjab portends tough times ahead for the grand old party
POLITICS
Yogi Adityanath Cabinet | BJP keeps traditional vote bloc happy, focuses on key segments for 2024 elections
The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh continues with the Thakur Chief Minister and a Brahmin and an OBC as Deputy Chief Ministers. Higher representation given to SCs with an eye on Mayawati’s Dalit vote bank
POLITICS
In UP, did Samajwadi Party give BJP a run for its money? Data says no
While 111 seats might look impressive, especially given that the Samajwadi Party won just 47 seats in 2012, this is less than its average over the past four elections
POLITICS
BSP is on the verge of extinction in Uttar Pradesh
The BSP has recorded a humiliating performance in UP once considered its bastion. Unless Mayawati initiates immediate reforms, the party will fade into oblivion
BUSINESS
Uttar Pradesh Results 2022 | How BJP checkmated SP through its deft campaign strategy
The victory despite concerns around unemployment, price rise, and agricultural distress is testimony to Yogi Adityanath’s governance track record and popularity
POLITICS
UP Elections Phase 7 | High-stakes battle in Purvanchal as SP gives BJP a tough fight
The BJP faces a tough battle in Phase 7 as the Samajwadi Party has crafted deft alliances with smaller parties eyeing the non-Yadav OBC vote bank; the BSP and Congress could act as spoilers
POLITICS
Congress | Succession in politics needs to be timed properly. Ask Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is currently fiercely attacked and trolled by opposition parties and political rivals. This would not have happened had he become Prime Minister in 2013
POLITICS
UP Elections 2022 Phase V | SP seeks to regain past glory, BJP to retain dominance
The 61 seats in phase five is in a traditional stronghold of the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party. That said, the BJP won 50 of these seats in 2017
POLITICS
Punjab Elections | A multi-cornered contest makes it a cliff-hanger
The complex nature and presence of many strong political parties makes the elections in Punjab interesting, even more than that of Uttar Pradesh
BUSINESS
UP Elections | It’s the economy, stupid. Really?
The economic performance of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is undeniably a headwind for the BJP. However, UP voters could be forgiving
POLITICS
Elections 2022 | The winds are in favour of party hoppers
The infamous ‘aaya ram, gaya ram’ politics might have a negative connotation, but statistics show that 52 percent of defectors get re-elected
POLITICS
Yogi Adityanath’s choice of Gorakhpur is a safe yet smart strategy
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will contest from Gorakhpur, ending speculation about his candidature from Ayodhya. While the Opposition has labelled it as playing safe, it could douse dissatisfaction and propel the BJP’s chances in eastern UP
POLITICS
Can BJP survive this exodus of its MLAs in Uttar Pradesh?
The OBC ministers and MLAs have been ditching the BJP in UP citing the party's disrespect for Dalits and backwards. Close to the elections, it is bad optics for the BJP
