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The Karnataka Challenge
Why Bengaluru badly needs a new governance approach
The new government needs to take a revolutionary step towards deep democratisation and ground-up administration of the city.
Leo F. Saldanha
The Karnataka Challenge
Technology aside, basic questions waiting to be answered in Karnataka
If the new Congress government neglects the provision of education, jobs, and other necessities, democracy would have again betrayed the people.
ASHOKA MODY
The Karnataka Challenge
Can Karnataka’s new government think out of the box to keep its promises?
It needs to generate resources in order to meet welfare promises, boost demand, and improve job creation to ensure economic growth for all.
Jyotsna Jha
The Karnataka Challenge
Editor’s Note: Can Karnataka give us a governance model to emulate?
Considering the various issues in which the State is mired, the incoming Congress government faces a daunting task.
Vaishna Roy
Law
Centre’s ordinance over Delhi government services is anti-Constitution
The Central government used the ordinance route to nullify a Supreme Court judgment on the Delhi government’s jurisdiction over services.
P.D.T. Achary
Wrestlers’ Protest
Wrestlers’ protest: A long wait for justice
The wrestlers say they are ready for a narco test under Supreme Court supervision.
Ismat Ara
Haryana
Haryana government under pressure after Jats support wrestlers’ protest
The alliance between the BJP and Dushyant Chautala’s JJP is in trouble as the powerful Jats have turned against them.
Ismat Ara
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Can Karnataka pave the way for a united opposition against the BJP in the Lok Sabha election?
The opposition seems to have realised the urgent need for unity, but challenges remain.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Advani called it ‘the Congressisation of the BJP’
Under Prime Minister Modi, the BJP has claimed ownership of the corruption issue. But in Karnataka, the Congress managed to reverse the situation.
Omkar Poojari
Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’
In his first interview after becoming Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah says the Karnataka election result is an indicator for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Siddaramaiah: Karnataka’s man of the moment
Siddaramaiah’s return as Karnataka Chief Minister is a stupendous achievement for someone who grew up without any social or political capital.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Spate of violence rocks West Bengal ahead of panchayat elections
The tussle in the State is directly linked to economic control of areas.
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
Kerala Christians are cosying up to the BJP, but at what cost?
Recent attacks on churches are a reminder that they are playing with fire.
Kesava Menon
Behind Sharad Pawar’s resignation drama
Though the events seem well-timed, whether the NCP chief will remain true to his Phule-Shahu-Ambedkar legacy remains to be seen.
Anosh Malekar
Journalists, human rights defenders in Kashmir face increasing assaults
A playbook that closely restricts press freedom is playing out, which has seen journalists being harassed through a variety of means.
Anando Bhakto
Karnataka effect: Maharashtra ruling, opposition alliances swing into action to woo electorate
The State government is giving a major push to awareness of welfare schemes, while the MVA constituents are planning joint rallies in the coming weeks
Amey Tirodkar
Impact of election results to go beyond electoral politics in Karnataka
The results are likely to have a far-reaching impact on the State’s socio-economic and cultural life.
A. Narayana
Why the BJP’s communal calculations in Karnataka failed
A multi-layered analysis looks at why religious polarisation did not give the party a clean sweep in Coastal Karnataka.
Sanjal Shastri
Editor’s Note: What does the Karnataka election result portend?
It is an important one because the Congress won decisively against a party that fought purely on divisive terms.
Vaishna Roy
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