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Politics
Election 2024
Daring dozen: 12 crucial States where BJP is likely to face a stiff challenge
With 369 seats up for grabs, formidable regional parties in these States are poised to challenge BJP’s anticipated sweep in the Lok Sabha election.
TEAM FRONTLINE
Election 2024
Haryana: Scripting a new chapter
Amidst a split in the ruling BJP-JJP coalition and a leadership change in BJP, Congress ramps up efforts to challenge the saffron party’s dominance.
Ismat Ara
Election 2024
Karnataka: Congress still hunting for a compelling strategy
The big issue for a confident Congress in Karnataka seems to be its inability to find tools to counter the BJP’s communal propaganda machine.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Election 2024
Will BJP’s dogged efforts to enter Tamil Nadu and Kerala yield any results?
Prime Minister Modi’s relentless visits to the States signal BJP’s strategic move to secure elusive seats in regions resistant to its influence.
R.K. Radhakrishnan
Election 2024
West Bengal: Will CAA tip the scales?
The Trinamool Congress was on the ropes after Sandeshkhali, but the CAA Rules announcement has given the party a burst of new energy.
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
Election 2024
Caste alliances will shape the tense battle between NDA and INDIA bloc in Bihar
The outcome of the nerve-racking contest for 40 Lok Sabha seats in the State could play a crucial role in deciding the next government at the Centre.
Anand Mishra
Election 2024
Uttar Pradesh: Not yet a done deal
Despite claims of a no-contest, the BJP and Congress-SP alliance are actively vying for the OBC vote while also courting the Scheduled Castes.
Anando Bhakto
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Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: An alliance and a straight fight
In Andhra Pradesh, BJP-TDP-JSP combo takes on a resurgent Congress and the ruling YSRCP. In Telangana, it is a direct fight between Congress and BJP.
Ayesha Minhaz
Alliance of convenience: AAP, Cong seal deal for Delhi, to go solo in Punjab
The Congress and AAP are friends in Delhi but at loggerheads in Punjab, while the BJP is infusing fresh blood to retain what it won in 2019.
Ashutosh Sharma
Maharashtra: Season of hard bargains
Struggling to secure a deal with Prakash Ambedkar, Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi is reaching out to smaller groups in order to build an anti-BJP narrative.
Amey Tirodkar
SBI’s reluctance to reveal electoral bond data raises concerns about its independence and reliability
The response from the nation’s largest bank highlights broader worries about governmental pressure and institutional control in the banking sector.
Mitali Mukherjee
Election Commission announces seven-phase Lok Sabha election starting April 19
The announcement comes amidst a heated debate over electoral bonds, with opposition accusing Modi government of undermining democratic processes.
Anando Bhakto
BJP’s strategic relaunch of CAA unveils a relentless pursuit of majoritarian agenda
The move underscores a calculated strategy to galvanise public support by blending religion and state ahead of the general election.
Saba Naqvi
As ECI reveals electoral bonds data, BJP tops beneficiary list; biggest donor is little-known Future Gaming
Disclosure of massive donations, heavily favouring BJP, has triggered a debate on the relevance of transparency, fairness, and honesty in politics.
Frontline News Desk
‘The Dystopian Times’ by Appupen
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Who are the two new Election Commissioners? What is their political affiliation?
Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have had impactful careers that are aligned with the BJP’s governance agenda.
Ashutosh Sharma
Consent or coercion? Looking back at the Constituent Assembly debate on Uniform Civil Code
The 1948 debate exposes the tensions between majority rule and minority rights in a young democracy, which has important takeaways for today.
Sambaiah Gundimeda
‘BJP can teach lessons to the entire world in corruption’: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
Three-time MP and deputy general secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam speaks to Frontline.
R.K. Radhakrishnan
Bengaluru’s water woes in focus as India’s IT capital shuts down amid crisis
With a dry spell cast over the city, residents spend their time chasing after water tankers and businesses struggle to remain open.
Frontline News Desk
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