INDIA
Accidental MP: A struggle for Dimple Yadav to navigate Mainpuri's caste maze
The emphasis on Yadav identity by the BSP candidate might pose a challenge to Dimple Yadav, who herself comes from a Rajput background and married Akhilesh Yadav in November 1999.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Caste dynamics and Hindutva shape final phase of western UP's electoral landscape
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is vying for victory on all the 10 seats, anchoring its campaign on the pillars of Hindutva, the Ram Mandir, and the promise of robust law and order
POLITICS
Late-night meetings, talks with Akhilesh Yadav: How Cong chose 'safe' seat Rae Bareli for Rahul
Sonia Gandhi made her electoral debut from Rae Bareli back in 1999, a year after she took over as Congress president. In 2004, she shifted to Rae Bareli, making way for Rahul to make his electoral debut from the seat.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Akhilesh Yadav grapples with Mulayam's legacy in the Yadav belt
Akhilesh Yadav faces a pivotal test as Samajhwadi Party navigates the electoral landscape without Mulayam Singh Yadav, aiming to reclaim lost ground and maintain familial unity amidst challenges.
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: Badaun turns into launchpad for political heirs
The tradition of dynastic succession in politics began in 2009 Lok Sabha elections when Dharmendra Yadav, son of Abhay Ram Yadav and nephew of Samajwadi Party stalwart Mulayam Singh Yadav, ventured into the political arena from Budaun.
POLITICS
All in the family: SP fields only 5 Yadav candidates, all from 'Saifai parivaar'
All five Yadav candidates declared by the party are members of the Saifai family, marking a significant shift from the strategy of Mulayam Singh Yadav, who had propelled Yadav politics to its peak.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Samajwadi Party's iconic symbol: The journey of the bicycle
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: The bicycle, a ubiquitous mode of transportation in many parts of India, has transcended its utilitarian purpose to become a potent political symbol in Uttar Pradesh.
POLITICS
Cryptic post by BJP's Meerut candidate Arun Govil sets political circles abuzz
Govil's post suggests internal turmoil within the BJP's campaign in Meerut, with implications for the party's electoral prospects.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Congress leadership absent from campaign trail in Uttar Pradesh: 'It's affected our prospects'
Key figures such as party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have refrained from directly engaging with voters.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections phase 3: Shifting focus from Jat belt to Yadav land
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: The third phase unfolds with the emergence of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), prominently including Yadavs, Lodhs, and Kachhi/Shakya/Murao communities, exerting influence as decisive factors across various constituencies. Alongside, the enduring impact of Muslim and Jat demographics remains significant in select areas.
POLITICS
Lack of voter enthusiasm perplexes political leaders, EC in Uttar Pradesh
Senior BJP leader and lawmaker after touring Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh as 'Vistarak’ and western UP as in-charge is confused as to why there is no interest among the voters.
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: Why Akhilesh Yadav succumbed to party pressure, entered poll fray from Kannauj
Analysts predict that Akhilesh Yadav's candidacy will have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond the confines of Kannauj constituency.
POLITICS
BSP banks on BJP turncoats to bolster its electoral prospects in UP
In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has embraced a significant number of defectors from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Kabhi to milegi: Mathura voters waiting for dream girl Hema Malini's magic
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: While the opposition emphasises the importance of local roots and accountability, Malini's camp banks on her celebrity status and alliance with prominent political figures such as PM Modi and Shah.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
'Berozgari', cattle menace: Why discontent is rising in Western Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election: All eyes are on eight seats where the resolution of pressing issues like unemployment and agricultural distress including non-payment of cane dues and stray cattle will play a pivotal role in shaping the poll outcome in the region.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati’s candidate selection puts BJP and SP on edge
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha 2024 election: The BSP chief's candidate roster now includes not just Muslim contenders but also Rajputs, challenging both SP and BJP narratives.
POLITICS
Arun Govil: Why BJP’s 'tele Ram’ faces tough test in Meerut
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: The absence of a Muslim candidate in the opposition's roster is a significant development in a constituency where Muslims comprise 36% of the population
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: Crorepatis dominate second phase, BJP MP Hema Malini tops list
2024 Lok Sabha elections: Hema Malini, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from the Mathura parliamentary constituency for the third consecutive time, has declared assets worth around Rs 297 crore, which has increased by around 15% in last 5 years.
POLITICS
Western Uttar Pradesh sees decline in voter turnout: Absence of emotive issues or summer heat to blame?
The voting was held in Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, and Pilibhit on Friday
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Priyanka in Rae Bareli, no Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj? Suspense builds as parties yet to name candidates
Rae Bareli Lok Sabha polls: With Sonia Gandhi's departure, the Congress is yet to name a successor for the five-time MP from Rae Bareli, leaving the seat open to speculation.
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: From Meerut to Ghaziabad, focus shifts to key battles in 2nd phase
With significant implications for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the INDIA bloc, and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the stakes are high in the second phase.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: How Muslim votes may shape electoral landscape in 1st phase
Political analyst Preetam Srivastava highlights the significant influence of the Muslim vote in western UP, shaping the political fortunes of candidates in the upcoming general elections.
POLITICS
Western UP: A political bellwether in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election: Data from previous Lok Sabha elections illustrates the BJP's strong performance across Uttar Pradesh, largely due to its success in western UP.
INDIA
Ram Navami celebrations stoke political fervour ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Lok Sabha election 2024: While Ram Navami, organised to celebrate the birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, united devotees in reverence, it also fueled a war of words between the BJP and TMC in Bengal.
