POLITICS
Exit Polls | Has BJP aced the art of winning elections?
If the exit poll numbers are reflected on May 23, the Congress will have to do some soul-searching and the regional parties will be in the doldrums.
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Politics | Will AAP’s ambition and Congress’ optimism work to BJP’s advantage?
The confusion surrounding the AAP-Congress combine is a good example of how in politics ambition overrides pragmatism and ego supersedes reality to create a political smog through which the BJP is likely to glide through.
POLITICS
Politics | What to make of Kerala’s high voter turnout
What gives the BJP hope in Kerala is the spike in polling percentage in the three Lok Sabha seats where the party is expecting to upset the apple cart.
POLITICS
Politics | IT raids in Tamil Nadu unlikely to affect poll outcome
Corruption and the enticement of voters, either through cash or other benefits, is not looked down upon by a majority of people in the state. This is a disturbing fact.
POLITICS
Opinion | Imran Khan’s compliment a googly for BJP
The ruling party should be happy and tom-tomming Imran Khan’s compliment, but it cannot have this cake and eat it too.
POLITICS
Opinion | BJP manifesto promises a sop for every constituency
All manifestos tend to make a lot of promises, but the key failing with this one is the lack of a central idea beyond saying “Vote for us. Else, India has no hope.”
POLITICS
Opinion | Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad: Don’t ignore the negative aspects
Rahul Gandhi’s choice of Wayanad, despite the protest from the Left, will put to rest the BJP’s theory that the Congress and the Left have a ‘secret understanding’ in some seats in Kerala.
POLITICS
Comment | Lok Sabha Polls: Party symbol dilemma puts TTV Dhinakaran in soup
Not only has TTV lost the ‘Two Leaves’ symbol to the AIADMK, but it is not sure if he will be allotted the ‘Pressure Cooker’ symbol. The biggest blow, however, is that AMMK candidates will be treated as independents.
POLITICS
Comment | Mission Shakti: Politics over Modi's announcement gathers heat
In the days ahead a clearer picture of Mission Shakti. For now, the focus will shift more from the achievement to the announcement — because, it’s election season in India.
POLITICS
Opinion | BJP’s #MainBhiChowkidar is a bold, yet risky campaign
BJP’s #MainBhiChowkidar campaign appears to be a counter to the Congress’ #ChowkidarChorHai campaign. In 2014, the BJP turned to its advantage the ‘chaiwala’ comment. Can it repeat that success?
POLITICS
Opinion | Lok Sabha Polls: Is AAP not confident of facing the voter?
Rather than focusing on the merits of what his government has achieved, Kejriwal seems to be busy blaming the Congress and alleging political conspiracies.
POLITICS
Opinion | The poll schedule is bad news for Mamata Banerjee
If the campaign by various parties does not get caustic, ultra-nationalistic and polarising during the first three phases, expect it to head that way April 23rd onwards.
POLITICS
Opinion | India must not ignore the importance of a free press
We might feel empowered because we live in the age of an information boom, but in the absence of an independent, fearless and conscientious press we could be caught in a web of propaganda, a string of lies and tied in knots of deceit.
POLITICS
Opinion | Two mistakes the Opposition must stop making
If there is one thing that the past five years has showed, it is that personal attacks on Modi do not stick — on the contrary, they backfire on the Congress and often help the BJP.
POLITICS
Opinion | Why the number of terrorist killed in Balakot is irrelevant
It is natural for the ruling party to take credit for the achievements of the government it is running. The problem arises when it uses the false binary to say that ‘criticising the party is equal to criticising the armed forces’.
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Comment | For Lok Sabha polls, AIADMK will need more than ‘Two Leaves’
The party symbol is synonymous with the AIADMK founder MGR, and Jayalalithaa. However, that might not be enough to save the party.
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Opinion | With Balakot attack Modi sends a clear message and gives BJP the edge
In India, the Balakot attack is seen as the Modi government living up to the promise of avenging the Pulwama attack. In Pakistan, by playing it down, the Imran Khan government has dodged, albeit for now, the demand for retaliation.
TECHNOLOGY
In Other Words | Move over Bajirao Singham, here comes Sub Inspector KP-BOT
Highly-placed sources spread across Kerala’s million tea shops have informed us that opposition against this progressive initiative is growing.
POLITICS
Comment | BJP should not have aligned with a weak AIADMK in Tamil Nadu
The BJP should have either fought the polls on its own, or, should have settled for an alliance with other parties (such as the PMK) excluding the AIADMK.
POLITICS
Comment | The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is a victory for Uddhav Thackeray
Why is the BJP mellowing in Maharashtra and accommodating the Shiv Sena — a party that has for the past four years criticised the BJP governments at the Centre and state?
POLITICS
Comment | General Elections 2019: Rajinikanth takes a big political gamble
When the 2021 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu take place, Rajinikanth will be 70 years old. Unless there are tectonic shifts in Tamil Nadu politics, it’s difficult for Rajinikanth to get a party up and running in such a short while.
POLITICS
Opinion | Anti-BJP opposition parties cannot ignore the Congress
Opposition unity has strengthened over the past few weeks and is likely to further solidify. However, its electoral benefits might be limited — particularly if the Congress is kept out of the equation.
POLITICS
Comment | Why Karnataka will be tricky for BJP
The BJP state unit Karnataka is on the back foot and Narendra Modi should avoid be seen as interfering in state politics.
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Comment | Kerala's fishermen deserve the Nobel Peace Prize
Kerala’s fishermen have been recognised for their efforts by the state government and various organisations. Perhaps there's still this incomplete expression of gratitude which wants to see them being recognised at an international level.
