Election

As West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections approach, expelled TMC leader Humayun Kabir's plans to form a new party could fracture Mamata Banerjee's minority vote base—potentially opening the door for BJP gains

OPINION | West Bengal Polls 2026: SIR politics and voter purges raise new risks for Mamata Banerjee

The SIR-driven voter purge has intensified political tensions in Bengal, giving the BJP a new narrative while allowing Mamata Banerjee to rally supporters. Yet the exercise risks alienating key communities and may not significantly erode TMC’s core base

OPINION | New Bihar government must prioritise NITI Aayog’s service sector job plan

NITI Aayog’s recommendations mirror the economic realities of the state and what is easily doable. The federal think tank’s suggestions focus on skill development, digital inclusion, and expanding job opportunities

OPINION | The social contract from Brooklyn to Bihar represents a tussle between imagination and fiscal gravity 

Voters may desire stronger state intervention, but they judge credibility through the prism of institutional muscle. Moral intention matters, but capacity determines whether the promise feels real

OPINION | Nitish Kumar didn’t just demolish the opposition, he’s also changed intra-NDA dynamics

His ability to defy incumbency fatigue, a feature in Indian politics, is remarkable. But the potential scale of this victory, and the visible support from women, mean that within his coalition, Nitish has strengthened his position

OPINION | ‘Sushasan Babu’ has the last laugh as Bihar’s women voters show who calls the shots

It’s lazy analysis to say cash transfers clinched NDA victory helmed by Nitish Kumar. It was also his record in ensuring safety and women’s empowerment that helped. Critically for Bihar, caste moulds in electoral politics have been shattered this time

Raghunathpur Election Results Live: RJD’s Osama Shahab extends lead over JD(U) by 9,248 votes after round 26

Raghunathpur Election Results Live: RJD’s Osama Shahab extends lead over JD(U) by 9,248 votes after round 26

Khesari Lal Yadav Election Result Highlights: BJP’s Chhoti Kumari defeats RJD's Khesari by a margin of 7600 votes

Khesari Lal Yadav Election Result Highlights: BJP’s Chhoti Kumari defeats RJD's Khesari by a margin of 7600 votes

OPINION | BJP goes all out for Bihar election, with Modi leading from the front

Modi travelled to Bihar at least once every month since February to launch central projects. During some months, he visited Bihar more than once. Other BJP heavyweights too are pulling out all stops

OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar

Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest

Tanzania’s election shadowed by disappearances and fear of repression

Abductions, arrests and intimidation are raising fears that Tanzania’s upcoming vote will cement one-party rule under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign has grabbed attention, but can it deliver votes?

The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen

Mamata’s Rally Sets Narrative for 2026: Bengali pride, Hindu roots, no minority appeasement

TMC’s annual Shahid Diwas rally in Kolkata outlined the party’s overarching approach to 2026 assembly election. Rather than focus on segments of the population, the party will position itself as the defender of regional pride, particularly Bengali language. Implicit is the portrayal of BJP as the outside force, posing a threat to Bengali culture 

EC’s special intensive review is a corrective to contaminated electoral rolls

The task may not be as difficult as it seems. That illegal immigrants have entered the voter rolls is evident from the recent deportation drives after Operation Sindoor

Kejriwal is fighting more than an election. His political future is at stake

Delhi’s assembly election finds AAP and its chief Arvind Kejriwal in an anomalous position. In Punjab, the party is successfully filling the space vacated by Akali Dal, thereby hitching its wagon to regional dynamics. In Delhi, however, AAP and Kejriwal are synonymous, which could make the coming election an inflection point in his political career

No Delhi-specific schemes in Union Budget, EC tells Centre after announcing poll dates

Responding to a media query, Kumar said the poll panel would write to the Cabinet Secretary that the Budget can’t have policy decisions specifically made for the capital.

Delhi battles financial strain amid freebies and faces declining budget allocations

Sanghnomics: As Delhi prepares for elections, AAP's "freebies" clash with the city's financial challenges. Budget cuts across vital sectors, mounting losses in state enterprises, and questions over fiscal management highlight the urgent need for corrective measures to improve Delhi's financial health.

‘One Nation, One Election’ can boost India’s economic growth

Sanghnomics: Implementing ‘One Nation, One Election’ in India is expected to boost GDP growth, reduce inflation, and increase private investments, while also alleviating the financial burden on migrant workers and minimizing disruptions to production activities and governance

Revamping Urban Local Bodies: Addressing financial and governance challenges

India’s municipal corporations face severe financial and governance issues, relying heavily on state and central grants. With limited revenue, inadequate staffing, and delayed elections, they struggle to provide essential services. A comprehensive overhaul is needed to empower local governments, ensure fiscal autonomy, and improve service delivery

NSUI makes comeback at helm of DUSU after 7 years

NSUI's Rounak Khatri emerged victorious in the presidential race, defeating RSS-backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's candidate Rishabh Chaudhary by over 1,300 votes.

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes

Prominent such politicians include former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, and senior Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Dhiraj Deshmukh among others, the ECI data shows.

After mega mandate, time for Mahayuti to fulfil infra, slum-free Mumbai promises, say developers

Developers have urged the new government to streamline and reduce regulations, especially with respect to affordable housing and ease of doing business.

Mahayuti’s unexpected scale of victory puts RSS in the driver’s seat within the Sangh Parivar

Sharad Pawar says Ladki Bahin’s contribution to Mahayuti's victory was critical, but the jury's out on whether it was the game changer. What’s more apparent is that when the RSS campaigns enthusiastically, as it did in Haryana and Maharashtra, it can offset many challenges the BJP confronts. Its importance in the electoral arena is now established, which will influence its dynamics with the BJP going forward

Maharashtra changes the dynamics between Modi and not just the opposition, but also allies

BJP’s spectacular performance in Maharashtra will permit it to set the national economic agenda untrammelled. INDIA’s victory in Jharkhand provides a storm-breaker effect, but BJP’s political edge nationally is hard to dismiss

Maharashtra Polls: Shinde’s reaction on NDA inching towards thumping win

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on November 23 thanked people for the ‘landslide victory’ in the assembly elections. Shinde thanked voters of Maharashtra and said this is a landslide victory. He further added that Mahayuti will get a thumping victory. Watch here for more details