POLITICS
Jitin Prasada’s exit is symbolic of the rot in the Congress
While Jitin Prasada may not enjoy a state wide appeal in Uttar Pradesh, his exit is a victory for the BJP
POLITICS
West Bengal Results | The road ahead for Congress and Left is fraught with challenges
The loss of votes in its respective stronghold districts has created an existential crisis for both the Congress and the Left parties in West Bengal
POLITICS
Didi becomes the Dada of Bengal
Mamata Banerjee is all set to become Chief Minister for a third successive term. BJP looks like will be unable to further the gains of the 2019 general elections
POLITICS
Exit polls add to the suspense
Exit polls are generally a better indicator of electoral trends and results than opinion polls. There is broad consensus on who’s winning all the states, barring West Bengal which shows a split verdict
POLITICS
BJP faces a Catch-22 situation in Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa is busy dousing one fire after another since his swearing in 2019. Amid calls for his replacement from a section of MLAs, BJP is caught in a dilemma
POLITICS
Four years of Yogi Adityanath and the 2022 UP elections
Over the past four years, Yogi Adityanath appears to have improved his positioning from a Hindutva icon to a development one. However, there are challenges the BJP government could face before the 2022 UP elections
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
