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Opinion | Why Modi's Third Victory Is Unique Not Only In India But Also Globally
Narendra Modi is the only leader in a major international global democracy since the Second World War to have a vote percentage (this can be considered a measure of popularity) that's more or less intact despite serving two terms.
- Akhilesh Sharma
- Jun 08, 2024 21:24 pm IST
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Opinion: In Maharashtra, BJP's Double Revenge, 2024 Goals
For a victory in 2024, Maharashtra is crucial. It has the second largest number of seats after Uttar Pradesh.
- Akhilesh Sharma
- Jul 03, 2023 22:36 pm IST
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Blog: Kiren Rijiju's Removal Follows A Controversial Tenure
There is no clear answer why Mr Rijuju -- one of the most prominent faces of the Modi government -- has been completely sidelined and shunted from the high-profile Law and Justice ministry to a low-key Earth Science ministry.
- Akhilesh Sharma
- May 18, 2023 21:56 pm IST
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Blog: BJP Deals Setback To Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's 'Mission UP'
Jitin Prasada, senior Congress leader, today joined the BJP, a move that is not surprising considering that he began talks with BJP leaders ahead of the 2019 general election.
- Akhilesh Sharma
- Jun 09, 2021 19:27 pm IST
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Blog: Yogi Adityanath Is Amit Shah's Choice. Here's Why
There have been reports in a section of media that the RSS played a key role in the surprise appointment of hardcore Hindutva leader Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh while ignoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah's preference for someone with an administrative experience and without a distinct caste identity. However, BJP...
- Akhilesh Sharma
- Mar 20, 2017 15:15 pm IST
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In Haryana, an Amit Shah Master-Class on How to Win Elections
While politics in Maharashtra dominates headlines, the real story of last week's election was scripted by the BJP in Haryana, where it crafted a winning strategy despite not having a solid organisational base or a party network built over years.
- Akhilesh Sharma
- Oct 22, 2014 13:34 pm IST