POLITICS
Political battle of Allahabad: Legacies clash with new faces
From 1952 to 1984, the Congress dominated the seat, winning seven of the eight elections. However, the BJP has made significant inroads in recent years, securing victories in five of the last seven elections.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Purvanchal showdown: Caste-based alliances battle for supremacy in high-stakes election
The prestige of regional allies such as Suheldeo Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), Nishad Party, and Apna Dal, key components of the NDA alliance, is on the line.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Purvanchal turns a testing ground for political parties with launch of 20 new faces
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: BSP is at the forefront of this trend, promoting fresh faces on 11 out of the 13 seats in the region. The ruling BJP has nominated newcomers for four of the 13 seats, while the SP has fielded three first-time candidates.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Ekla Cholo Re: Maneka Gandhi’s solo campaign in Sultanpur
During her campaign for the May 25 election, not a single leader from the BJP's list of star campaigners has shown up to support Maneka Gandhi.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
UP Lok Sabha polls 2024: With an emotional appeal in Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan leads son's campaign
UP Lok Sabha elections 2024: For Brij Bhushan, this election is a personal challenge. Despite controversies and the ticket cancellation, he seeks redemption by securing a significant victory for his son Karan.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
In the battle of Amethi and Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi leads from the sidelines
Drawing from her personal experiences, marked by the profound loss of her father Rajiv Gandhi, Priyanka intricately weaves personal narratives with national issues while spearheading the Congress campaign
POLITICS
'Worst is over': A transition from dacoits to legislators in Bundelkhand
Initially, politicians would seek bandit support to secure election victories. However, as time passed, dacoit progenies entered politics themselves.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Ground report: For Amethi voters, does party matter more than face?
The BJP has fielded Smriti Irani for the third time, while Congress is represented by Kishori Lal Sharma, a close associate of the Gandhi family.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Congress fights for survival in Rae Bareli as Rahul Gandhi steps in
Rae Bareli Lok Sabha elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi will be up against BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh, a minister in Yogi Adityanath government. Singh had contested the 2019 election too against Sonia Gandhi but lost by the margin of over 1 lakh votes.
POLITICS
In Ayodhya not everything on `Ram ke naam’ ; caste also matters
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Ayodhya's Ram Mandir inauguration elevates it internationally, but Faizabad's Lok Sabha dynamics hinge on caste equations beyond temple politics.
POLITICS
BJP's fortunes in Rae Bareli elections clouded by MLA Aditi Singh's silence
Rae Bareli MLA Aditi Singh wields significant political influence in the Sadar Assembly, making her a crucial asset for BJP.
POLITICS
SP's strategic shift: From MY formula to inclusive politics
The distribution of tickets reflects a deliberate effort to accommodate a diverse spectrum of caste groups, with allocations made to Kurmis, Dalits, Yadavs, Muslims, upper castes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
POLITICS
Fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections in UP to test caste dynamics and BJP dominance
The BJP faces the challenge of replicating its 2019 performance in this phase, while the SP aims to reclaim the prestigious Kannauj seat lost narrowly to the BJP in the previous election.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Etawah: Where people still talk about Mulayam and Kanshi Ram's political confluence amidst present-day turbulence
UP Lok Sabha elections 2024: In 1991, the Etawah Lok Sabha constituency bore witness to a profound camaraderie between veteran Dalit leader Kanshi Ram and former Uttar Pradesh CM Mulayam Singh Yadav, who was then heading Samajwadi Janata Party.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Akhilesh Yadav's quest for 'revenge' in Kannauj electoral showdown
Akhilesh Yadav's decision to contest from Kannauj is not merely a political maneuver but a poignant attempt to avenge his wife Dimple Yadav's defeat in the last elections
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Did Mayawati sack her bhatija Akash for attacking BJP in his speeches?
There are many instances where Akash Anand criticised opposition parties but his barbs were pointed towards BJP.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha election phase 3: 'Anything can happen': Drop in voter turnout in UP perplexes experts
It is difficult to read voters’ minds if the turnout is low. The thumb rule is if the voting percentage is low by up to 5% we perceive people do not want change and there is lack of inertia, says expert.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Mayawati's last-minute shuffles, 30% tickets to Muslims raise eyebrows
Lok Sabha election 2024: Mayawati's active engagement with Muslim voters during rallies aims to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the Samajwadi Party post the 2022 UP assembly elections, presenting the BSP as a credible alternative.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: 10 seats gear up for intense clashes in phase 3
Lok Sabha election 2024: This phase will also decide the fate of three members of Yadav family – Dimple (Mainpuri), Aditya (Budaun) and Akshay (Firozabad).
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Rare political alliance: When Uttar Pradesh's Etah witnessed an unlikely bond
Kalyan Singh, the iconic figure of the Ram Janambhoomi movement, found an unexpected ally in Mulayam Singh Yadav, called Maulana Mulayam, during the 2009 Lok Sabha elections in Etah.
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.
