POLITICS
OPINION | Vijay vs. NTR: Two superstars, two outsiders, two approaches
NTR’s successful disruption in AP politics, and not TN politics, offers a reference point to contextualise Vijay’s effort. There are useful lessons for him in the way NTR crafted a stunning upset in his electoral debut
POLITICS
OPINION | Vijay’s Political Gamble: After Karur, what’s next for TVK and TN politics?
Actor Vijay’s political journey with TVK faces hurdles, balancing alliances, leadership growth, and grassroots organisation. He must navigate complex alliances and build a robust political infrastructure to challenge Tamil Nadu’s established parties
POLITICS
BJP’s communication apparatus needs a rejig
BJP’s ascent to power in 2014 was shaped, among other things, by an astute communications strategy which had Arun Jaitley’s imprint. His absence has had an adverse effect on the party’s communication and other aspects which today don’t reflect its unprecedented political dominance. The next party president needs to introspect on these matters
POLITICS
For BJP’s growth in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai should graduate out of the lone ranger role
With a median age of 37, the state’s younger voters are less entrenched in traditional Dravidian ideologies, offering fertile ground for fresh narratives and icons. However, Seeman and Vijay are also targeting this demographic. Annamalai’s charisma alone cannot convert voter interest into electoral success. The road ahead demands more than fiery speeches and headline-grabbing protests
POLITICS
Vidarbha, the gateway to political power in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state of striking contrasts, with issues animating Mumbai-Pune industrial belt a world apart from the agrarian challenges confronting the eastern parts of the state. Vidarbha, with 20 percent of the population, often determines the political tide. A granular analysis of the region shows why Maharashtra’s poll story is not about one grand narrative. Instead, it’s about 288 elections
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Jharkhand election seems to have become a referendum on ‘illegal immigration’
A keenly fought contest is set for a nail biting finish. With welfare promises of NDA and INDIA designed on similar lines, the differentiators boil down to issues such as UCC, infiltration and the fear of “outsiders” taking over tribal land
BUSINESS
The real hero of BJP’s Haryana victory: Modi, Nadda, or the karyakarta?
It came down to the brass tacks, ticket distribution, booth management, door-to-door campaign etc. BJP’s promise to raise income cap to determine creamy layer of OBCs from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh helped. Bringing the strands together in a coherent ground campaign were the karyakartas
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Haryana’s multi-layered battle makes it a gripping election
Congress, with Jats anchoring its social coalition, seemed in pole position ahead of the assembly election. A series of missteps have left it a divided house and the contest more even. But the jury’s out on whether it’s a case of poor management or a game played by state stalwarts
POLITICS
Political parties face the 'loyalty vs expertise' conundrum when dealing with consultants
Political parties are based on the idea of devotion to an ideology, leader or cause. They are not just election fighting machines
POLITICS
To decode Bhagwat's comments, one has to understand the Sangathan and the Karyakarta
The health of a political party needs to be nurtured for the well-being of the country just as a company like Apple designs its products and maintains its organisational health to maximise shareholder value
