POLITICS
Congress cannot ignore the crisis brewing in Rajasthan
The Congress high command needs to act fast in this case to placate Sachin Pilot. Else, it risks repeat of last year’s crisis, even potentially destabilising the Congress government in Rajasthan
POLITICS
Bihar Politics | Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?
Unlike his earlier terms as Chief Minister where he was powerful and in command, this time Nitish Kumar is surrounded by NDA ally BJP which is gaining momentum in Bihar
BUSINESS
What AAP’s deshbhakti Budget for Delhi tells us about its political ambitions
Education and health remain the key expenditure focus. However, the deshbhakti slogan and 75-week celebrations for Independence Day show that AAP is taking a leaf out of the BJP playbook
POLITICS
West Bengal 2021: Right is the new Left
The BJP has appropriated the symbols and images of the Left in its campaign strategy to attract voters who are dissatisfied with the TMC government
POLITICS
Needed, new measures to strengthen anti-defection laws
Time has come to bring in a suitable legislation to root out the growing trend of horse-trading and corrupt practices by strengthening the Tenth Schedule
POLITICS
Assam elections to be a game of alliances
Along with the national parties, the BJP and the Congress, the regional parties will play a crucial role in both consolidating and even polarising the voters of Assam
BUSINESS
Politics over a futuristic Budget
Opposition parties in India are failing in their duty and hence not being able to engage in constructive criticism of the government
BUSINESS
An intricate link that connects Budgets and politics
The process of budgeting in India is intertwined with politics and electioneering. Budgets in India have historically included announcements for target states as well as specific voter groups
POLITICS
10 factors that will impact West Bengal elections
The BJP has painted the TMC with the minority appeasement brush. With the Muslims backing Mamata Banerjee, there is a high probability of the Hindus standing with the BJP
BUSINESS
The investor’s guide to Indian politics in 2021
A win in Assam and West Bengal has high symbolic value as it would establish BJP’s acceptance as a party beyond the north and west of India
BUSINESS
Peaceful protest is a democratic right, but vandalism hurts India’s image
The Punjab vandalism coupled with the hooliganism at the Apple factory at Kolar send a wrong message to global entrepreneurs who wish to be part of India’s growth story. It shows that the Indian state is incapable of safeguarding private property
BUSINESS
Farm Reforms | PM Narendra Modi’s reassurance to farmers comes at the right time
Intervention from the highest level should assuage the concerns of the protesting farmers. Now, a breakthrough in talks is expected, and the true potential of the farm reforms will be realised
BUSINESS
Uttar Pradesh is too big a state for AAP to make a difference in a short time
Currently, Uttar Pradesh provides no Delhi-like opening for AAP, no major corruption scandals, opposition parties are still in the reckoning, and no crisis. Moreover, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is a popular leader
BUSINESS
Farm laws will usher in much-needed reforms in agriculture
The farm laws have the potential to make farming a lucrative endeavour and also open the floodgates to private investment and innovation
BUSINESS
In Rajasthan, Congress is losing support at the grassroots
The tussle between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot is far from over, and both leaders are still vying for control of the state unit. With the election loss, the blame game could worsen the prospects of the Congress in Rajasthan
POLITICS
Why India is far from being a one-party state
Data shows that though the BJP is expanding its footprint across India, the regional parties are still a force to reckon with in Indian politics
POLITICS
KCR faces BJP, AIMIM scare in Hyderabad municipal polls
With Asaduddin Owaisi’s appeal limited to only minority votes, TDP getting nearly wiped out in Telangana and Congress’ fortunes fading in the state following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the BJP is seeing an opening in the southern state to emerge as the main opposition to KCR’s TRS party.
POLITICS
In Ahmed Patel’s demise, Congress loses a chief strategist
The Congress will miss the manoeuvring skills of Ahmed Patel in forging new/out-of-the-box alliances and quelling voices within regional forces that an alliance with the Congress could spoil their chances
POLITICS
In its transition as senior partner, BJP faces challenges in Bihar
Now despite having more seats than the JD(U), infighting in the BJP, a weak party organisation, a lack of popular state leaders and dependence on Narendra Modi, has meant that the national party will continue to play second fiddle to the regional party
POLITICS
Bihar Results | LJP’s destructive impact and the emergence of Chirag Paswan
Chirag Paswan managed to send a clear message and prove a point to the JD(U), to the RJD and even to the BJP
BUSINESS
Bihar Results | How and why the NDA won the Assembly election
Bihar is the second state after Maharashtra where the BJP has emerged as the big brother after being a junior for years. This will give it confidence that with right strategy and patience, it can expand its footprint in states where it has relied heavily on allies, such as Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir
BUSINESS
Bihar Elections | 28 seats could decide Congress-JD(U) fate
These 28 seats account for 12 percent of House strength, and could play a crucial role in a tight election where opinion polls predict a JD(U)-BJP National Democratic Alliance (NDA) win while support for RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav seems to be swelling
POLITICS
Bihar Election 2020 | Turnout, undecided voters and hawa will play a crucial role
Bihar Election 2020: A lower turnout is good for the incumbent. It shows that people who are unhappy with the government’s performance are not angry enough to go out and vote against the incumbent
POLITICS
Bihar Elections | Tejashwi Yadav must focus on local to have an edge
The RJD’s localised campaign focusing on issues such as unemployment, migrant crisis and inflation is working well with the crowds. Tejashwi Yadav should also refrain from attacking Narendra Modi
