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BSP MP Danish Ali faces death threats after Parliament abuse incident
As controversy over verbal assault rages, Ali demands accountability and action against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.
Ismat Ara
Reservation
Maratha reservation: BJP caught in a fix in Maharashtra
The party’s decision to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas in Marathwada has stirred discontent among OBCs, its core voter base.
Amey Tirodkar
Tamil Nadu
In a blow to Modi’s national ambitions, AIADMK breaks up with BJP
The AIADMK’s decision is a major setback for the saffron party in Tamil Nadu and could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
R.K. Radhakrishnan
Interview
Cases against TDP leaders nothing but political vendetta: Nara Lokesh
The TDP general secretary says all parties are in solidarity against the arrest of party chief and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Ayesha Minhaz
Book Excerpt
How ‘weak’ Manmohan Singh showed surprising resilience to seal Indo-US nuclear deal
The former Prime Minister, who turns 91 on September 26, outwitted both political allies and rivals to help end India’s “nuclear apartheid”.
Neerja Chowdhury
Politics
Is ‘One Nation, One Election’ really feasible?
The Centre’s proposal for simultaneous general and Assembly elections has raised concerns about its impact on federalism.
Anand Mishra
Essay
Samadharma: Periyar’s idea for India
More than a criticism of religion, samadharma is a commitment to equality and to a secularism that can guarantee it.
Karthick Ram Manoharan
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Maratha reservation issue takes a troubling turn
Police crackdown on Maratha protesters in Antarwali Sarati ignites a fierce political battle, putting the government on the defensive.
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‘Every party is aware that coming together is the need of the hour‘: Javed Ali Khan
The Samajwadi Party leader believes all INDIA coalition parties understand that there is a larger cause for which adjustments have to be made.
Anand Mishra
Article 370 in Supreme Court: Will Kashmir’s special status be restored?
The ruling, anticipated around November-December, will be a critical moment in India’s constitutional history.
Anando Bhakto
‘Rahul Gandhi is a symbol of the old Indian establishment’: Sugata Srinivasaraju
The author of Strange Burdens: The Politics and Predicaments of Rahul Gandhi talks about his subject and beyond.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
The unbearable burden of legacy: Review of ‘Strange Burdens’ by Sugata Srinivasaraju
A sharp, insightful appraisal of the Gandhi scion and the unifying symbol of India’s second largest political party.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Maharashtra’s elusive byelections: A BJP strategy to avoid risk?
The BJP seems to be strategically avoiding byelections in the State, sparking speculation about its motives in a changing political landscape.
Amey Tirodkar
Byelections in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand: A tale of diverging electoral fortunes
The results in Bageshwar and Dumri underscore the complex dynamics at play in these two States.
Anand Mishra
Defeat of Ghosi’s ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ delivers a blow to BJP
The ever-shifting political allegiances of Dara Singh Chauhan have taken a surprising twist with his defeat in the byelection.
Anand Mishra
Byelection results galvanise opposition, prompts BJP to rethink strategies
As India prepares for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, these byelections serve as a prelude to what could be a closely watched battle for power.
Anand Mishra
BJP victory in Boxanagar and Dhanpur leaves the opposition crying foul
As charges of rigging and voter intimidation loom large, critics question the fairness of the results and the BJP’s growing “influence”.
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
Trinamool’s resounding comeback in Dhupguri
The victory, led by Nirmal Chandra Roy, marks a significant shift in the political landscape.
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
Does the victory of Chandy Oommen in Puthuppally signal a political shift in Kerala?
The Congress candidate’s byelection triumph may impact the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Jinoy Jose P.
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