INDIA
Uttar Pradesh results: BJP lists 12 reasons for Lok Sabha setback
The comprehensive review was conducted by 40 teams across 78 Lok Sabha constituencies, where approximately 500 party workers were interviewed in each constituency
INDIA
Not just Hathras: Past religious events that ended in stampede, and why
Deadly crowd surges are fairly common in India, especially during religious festivals where huge gatherings, sometimes in the millions, are held in cramped area
POLITICS
Battle for dalit vote bank intensifies in UP as Chandrashekhar Azad throws down the gauntlet to Mayawati
Azad has announced his intention to contest the by-elections for 10 assembly seats in the state.
INDIA
After UP Lok Sabha setback, Yogi government's big policy shift for Ayodhya traders
The BJP won only 33 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, with the most surprising loss in Ayodhya, where BJP’s two-time MP Lallu Singh was defeated by Samajwadi Party’s Awdhesh Prasad
INDIA
Cong-SP alliance to continue in UP by-polls; Can they sustain their momentum?
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress, key partners in the INDIA bloc, have announced their alliance will continue into the by-polls, with discussions on seat-sharing already in progress.
INDIA
Press release vs defamation notice: Tensions heighten between Sangeet Som and Sanjeev Baliyan
The controversy intensifies as Som and Baliyan exchange accusations following Baliyan's electoral defeat in Muzaffarnagar, with both camps defending their positions.
INDIA
BJP candidates in UP blame sabotage and betrayal for their defeats
BJP's dismal Lok Sabha performance sparks accusations of betrayal and sabotage within the party, prompting a comprehensive review and internal strife as leaders point fingers.
INDIA
7 opposition MPs in UP facing criminal charges, risk losing membership if convicted
Among these MPs, six belong to the INDIA bloc, while one is Chandrashekhar Azad, founder of the Azad Samaj Party, who won the Nagina seat.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Postal ballot voting signals government employees' discontent with BJP in UP
Out of a total of 236,508 votes cast through ballot papers, the NDA secured 40.75%, while the opposition alliance garnered 45.41%, giving them a notable advantage.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Modi's cabinet 3.0: Balancing regional and caste dynamics in UP
In 2014, BJP and its allies won 73 seats in UP, with 18 ministers, constituting 24.5% of the cabinet. In 2019, the party secured 64 seats, but the number of ministers dropped to 13, representing 20% of the cabinet.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh poll debacle: Why this strategy proved costly for BJP
Post-election analysis reveals that 27 out of the 49 sitting MPs fielded by the BJP in Uttar Pradesh were voted out.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
'Rahul Gandhi said women will get money khata khat, khata khat. Now, where is the money?'
Hundreds of Muslim women gathered at the Congress office in Lucknow on June 5 seeking guarantee cards promised during the election campaign- the cards guaranteed cash transfers to women.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
BJP's Ayodhya defeat: When caste trumps Ram
BJP lost in Faizabad-Ayodhya to INDIA bloc candidate Awadhesh Prasad. The Opposition countered with the slogan: “Na Ayodhya, na Kashi, ab ki baar Awadhesh Pasi,” emphasizing the Dalit identity of the SP candidate.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Why BJP lost in UP: Internal struggles and failed alliances are to be blamed
The BJP had set an ambitious target to win all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh (UP) to achieve a broader goal of securing 400 seats nationally.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
New Dalit face in town? Chandra Shekhar Azad makes inroads in UP as Mayawati draws blank
The victory of Azad Samaj Party (ASP) chief Chandra Shekhar Azad in the 2024 Lok Sabha election signals a potential shift in Dalit political dynamics in the region
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
'Do ladke' derails BJP's 'double engine' in UP
The battle between the BJP and the SP-Congress alliance was intensely close. Compared to 2019, the BJP faced significant setbacks, while the SP demonstrated its best performance in terms of vote percentage.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
BJP suffers major setback in UP, contrasts with success in MP
The BJP's dominance in Madhya Pradesh underscores its continued influence while the setback in Uttar Pradesh signals a need for the party to reassess its approach
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
In UP, all eyes on narrow victory margins on D-Day
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which were in alliance in 2019 elections, won two and four seats, respectively.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Battleground Uttar Pradesh: The issues that dominated this election
Uttar Pradesh, with 80 MPs, is crucial for political parties, shaping India's national politics. The BJP, led by Modi, seeks a third term, leveraging a robust social coalition and focused campaign.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Will SP-Congress alliance in Uttar Pradesh last beyond Lok Sabha polls?
As political circles speculate, the endurance of the SP-Congress alliance hinges on election results and past experiences, while experts weigh in on the potential for its longevity.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Confusion in Uttar Pradesh: Seats phasi padi hai
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: There is no perceptible anti-incumbency against the Modi government. Voters seem disenchanted with issues like unemployment, inflation, and other local concerns, but by and large, they are not angry with the government.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Sonbhadra: A tale of contrasts and the hope for change
Despite Sonbhadra's significant contribution to India's power grid, many villages remain without electricity or cellular service. Industries in the region offer limited job opportunities to local youth, exacerbating the unemployment crisis
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Varanasi: A foregone victory for PM Modi, focus shifts to margin
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: As electoral fervour intensifies, the BJP's unwavering commitment underscores its determination to secure a historic victory in Varanasi, setting the stage for a closely watched electoral battle.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
BJP turncoat adds spice in Mirzapur contest where Union minister is in fray
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Impoverished Mirzapur is now a battleground of intricate caste politics. Anupriya Patel, seeking a third consecutive term, is up against a constituency where voting patterns are deeply influenced by caste affiliations.
