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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
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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The Samajwadi Party leader believes all INDIA coalition parties understand that there is a larger cause for which adjustments have to be made.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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Congress candidate Ravindra Dhangekar with supporters celebrates his victory in the Kasba Peth Assembly byelection held in February. The BJP’s surprise defeat has prompted speculation that the ruling party is avoiding the risk of going for byelections in Maharashtra.

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.
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BJP candidate Parwati Dass after the party’s victory in the Bageshwar byelection on September 8. The byelection was necessitated due to the unfortunate passing of sitting BJP MLA Chandan Ram Dass, who had represented the constituency four times previously

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.
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Samajwadi Party supporters celebrate the party’s victory in the Ghosi byelection in Lucknow on September 8.

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.
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Samajwadi Party workers celebrate the victory of party candidate Sudhakar Singh in the Ghosi constituency byelection on September 8. The result in this byelection, where other opposition parties did not contest to make it an SP versus BJP fight, gave a glimmer of hope for opposition unity.

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.
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha with BJP Tripura President Rajib Bhattacharjee and newly elected party MLAs Taffajal Hossain and Bindu Debnath during a press conference. The party secured victory in the byelections to Boxanagar and Dhanpur Assembly seats in Agartala on September 8.

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”.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called the Dhupguri byelection “historic” and said that this was a big victory not just for north Bengal but also the whole of Bengal.

Trinamool’s resounding comeback in Dhupguri

The victory, led by Nirmal Chandra Roy, marks a significant shift in the political landscape.
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Congress candidate Chandy Oommen celebrates with supporters after winning the Puthupally constituency byelection in Kottayam on September 8.

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.
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