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
POLITICS
Can law and order queer the pitch for Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh?
Yogi Adityanath is making law and order as one of the top election issues in Uttar Pradesh. The crime statistics has improved, but cases of atrocities against SC/ST mar his report card
POLITICS
Captain-BJP alliance is high on optics, low on substance, likely to face challenges
Amarinder Singh and the BJP hope to cash in on diffused tension with farmers’ unions after the repeal of farm laws, and the backing of minority Hindu voters to play the role of kingmaker in the upcoming Punjab elections
INDIA
Farm Bills Repealed | Will this change political equations in Western Uttar Pradesh?
Farmers’ protests, and the repeal of the three farm laws are not the only factors that will influence the 2022 poll results in Western Uttar Pradesh. The scars of the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, and counter polarisation are important factors
BUSINESS
PM Narendra Modi gets timing right with a political solution to farmers’ protest
The Narendra Modi government repeals the three controversial farm laws, clearing the way for ending the year-long farmers' protest. The move is likely to improve the BJP’s prospects in the 2022 state elections
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Elections | Is Congress punching above its weight by contesting in 403 seats?
The Congress is organisationally weak in Uttar Pradesh and it will take time for the party to build and strengthen local units to make a sizeable difference in the 2022 assembly polls, or the 2024 general elections
POLITICS
In Bihar, Congress aims to revive its prospects
Congress breaks ties with the RJD in Bihar to rejuvenate its organisation ahead of 2024 general elections, and this could jeopardise the efforts to put up a united front against the BJP
