INDIA
Decoded: Why Jammu is emerging as the new epicentre of terrorism in J&K
When compared with Kashmir Valley, Jammu had been relatively terror-free over the past two decades until recently, when the region is witnessed a spike in terror attacks.
INDIA
Why Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as LoP should be read beyond the ‘Hindu’ reference
Keeping aside Rahul’s ‘Hindu’ remark-- uttered with a certain degree of political messaging, the Gandhi scion’s and in extension opposition’s strategy was made amply clear.
INDIA
Why NDA decided to re-nominate Om Birla for Lok Sabha Speaker’s post
The Speaker’s election is scheduled for Wednesday. On Tuesday, the oath-taking process for the newly-elected MPs will continue in the House. On Monday, Prime Minister Modi and members of his Council of Ministers, including Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, took the oath as MPs.
INDIA
Is it difficult to hack EVMs or simply impossible? Experts weigh in
Since the declaration of the poll outcome on June 4, there have been claims of EVM tampering, hacking and unlocking using an OTP, forcing the Election Commission to hold a press conference on Sunday dismissing concerns regarding the safety and robustness of our election process.
INDIA
Analysis: Why Congress sees an opening in Assam with Badruddin Ajmal’s historic defeat
The reasons behind Ajmal's unprecedented loss are multifaceted. Political observers point to growing dissatisfaction among the electorate over Ajmal’s leadership style, which some critics have described as increasingly out of touch with the needs and aspirations of his constituents.
INDIA
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Why Congress is confident of reversing its electoral fortunes in Himachal Pradesh
The Congress state leadership is confident of emerging victorious in the bypolls. The constituencies where by-elections will be held include Lahul and Spiti, Dharamshala, SujanBarsar, Gagret, and Kutlehar.
INDIA
How Amethi’s electorate are split between ‘legacy’ and ‘welfare'
Out of the five assembly segments under the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, three were won by the BJP last time and two, Amethi and Gauriganj, by the SP. Both SP MLAs have, however, switched sides to support the BJP.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
The fight for Rae Bareli: Beyond 'emotions', when local issues find resonance
Two days ahead of May 20-- the day when Rae Bareli goes to polls, a lingering unease seems to have engulfed the residents
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Three ways in which Congress' 'mission 2024' differs from 'mission 2019' in Rae Bareli
Senior Congress functionaries and party workers have termed the contest as one which is being led and driven by party workers
INDIA
Has Kejriwal’s 21-day release brightened Cong-AAP prospects in Delhi?
The AAP supremo’s interim bail came at a crucial time for the party ahead of May 25 and June 1, when Delhi and Punjab will go to polls, respectively. Polling in Haryana, where AAP is contesting one (Kurukshetra) of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in alliance with Congress, is also scheduled to be held on May 25.
INDIA
Why Assam has consistently recorded high voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls
Political observes attribute the high voter turnout to multiple factors- ranging from poll issues being intricately related to sub-regional issues to overt desire for change among a section of the voting population.
INDIA
Inside BJP’s playbook to trounce BJD in Odisha
BJP candidate for Sambalpur parliamentary constituency Dharmendra Pradhan lashed out at Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik for choosing a non-Odia bureaucrat to lead the party.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Arvinder Lovely’s decision will have no bearing on AAP-Congress prospects in Delhi, say Congress leaders
On Wednesday, two key Pradesh Congress leaders and observers for two Lok Sabha seats in the national capital Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh resigned citing differences over appointment of interim Delhi Congress chief and party’s alliance with Aam Aadmi Party.
POLITICS
Congress vs BJP: How parties are engaging in a battle of narratives
On the day of the release of BJP’s manifesto, the PM reiterated why ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ appealed to the electorate. However, the Congress has charged the BJP with being anti-Dali and pro-privatisation.
POLITICS
Analysis: How BJP intends to use its outreach in Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep to find a toehold in Kerala
In projecting PM Modi as a national leader cutting across the North-South discourse, to reinforcing BJP-led dispensation’s message of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ in a territory that is almost entirely Muslim, Lakshadweep is a crucial link.
POLITICS
SC refuses immediate relief to Arvind Kejriwal, issues notice to ED
The case is now likely to come up for hearing during the week beginning April 29
INDIA
SP releases poll manifesto: With a mix of welfarism and social justice, Akhilesh Yadav hopes to score big in UP
The manifesto includes giving a legal guarantee of minimum support price to the farmers, waiving off agricultural loans of farmers, providing free irrigation facilities, and formation of a Farmers’ Commission.
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha 2024: Why Pallavi Patel’s and Owaisi’s PDM may pose a serious threat to Samajwadi Party
Both Apna Dal (K) and AIMIM are making their Lok Sabha poll debuts in Uttar Pradesh. They have contested a fraction of the Assembly seats in the state in the past, eating into votes of big parties in a few.
INDIA
Arvind Kejriwal issues order as Delhi CM from custody, India battles global attention ahead of polls
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested after skipping nine summonses issued against him by the probe agency and Delhi High Court, which refused to grant him relief from any coercive action.
POLITICS
ML Khattar's resignation, BJP-JJP split: What is happening in Haryana?
The announcement comes a day after JJP leader Dushyant Chautala met the BJP president J P Nadda to discuss the seat-sharing among the two allies in the state.
POLITICS
Why Northeastern tribes are up in arms against CAA notification
Assam had witnessed a volatile situation in December 2019 when the act was passed by the Parliament.
BUSINESS
With Padmaja Venugopal's inclusion, BJP gets a shot in the arm in Kerala
Padmaja, an active party leader, was also the General Secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Growing speculation over BJP-JJP seat-sharing pact in Haryana
The relationship between JJP and BJP- two key allies hasn't been ideal with leaders from both sides engaging in regular potshots against each other.
POLITICS
Can BJP reap political dividends from Narendra Modi's frequent visits to Tamil Nadu?
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu signifies a strategic political maneuver by the BJP to fortify its position in the state.
