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Opinion | Is 'Soft Hindutva' Helping AAP?
The AAP realises that it is at risk of losing support among labharthis and Delhiites at large. Which is why it is trying to deflect attention towards Hindutva.
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Opinion | Why Mahila Samman Yojana Is Unlikely To Boost AAP's Chances
The BJP will likely promise a similar scheme in its Delhi manifesto, highlighting its successful implementation in Madhya Pradesh (Laadli Behna) and Maharashtra (Laadki Bahin).
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Opinion | Who Really Benefits From One Nation, One Election?
The BJP may not necessarily benefit from ONOE, as is often claimed. In fact, strong regional parties may stand to gain more seats in the Lok Sabha than they would otherwise win.
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Opinion | The INDIA Bloc Is Falling Apart
With no ideological cohesion among allies, cracks have begun to appear in the INDIA bloc. The alliance is starting to flounder.
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Opinion | Delhi Elections: It's The Season Of Swing Voters
Delhi stands out as a unique state, characterised by a sharp split-voting pattern: it votes for the BJP in Lok Sabha elections and the AAP in the assembly polls.
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Opinion: Don't Take Voters For Granted: What Parties Must Learn From Year 2024
Parties cannot afford to be complacent. The BJP suffered from overconfidence during the Lok Sabha election when it launched Mission 400.
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Opinion: How Ajit Pawar Scripted Turnaround In Maharashtra Assembly Polls
The Mahayuti has secured a landslide victory with a 3/4th majority in Maharashtra assembly polls.
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Opinion | Travel Diaries: Will 'Adivasi Asmita' Decide Jharkhand Elections?
The INDIA bloc aims to retain power, buoyed by its welfare schemes and the adivasi asmita (tribal pride) narrative. The NDA, on the other hand, hopes to make a comeback by capitalizing on allegations of corruption against the Soren government.
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Opinion | Travel Diaries: The Hyper-Local Elements Stirring The Maharashtra Pot
The contest has become highly competitiveessentially fifty-fiftymaking micro-management and election-day strategy critical for victory.
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Opinion | Maharashtra: MVA Or Mahayuti? All Depends On Who Wins 4 Zones
While the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is still grappling with seat finalisation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates. With elections due in a month, election fever has gripped the entire Maharashtra.
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Opinion | BJP May Have An Opportunity In Jharkhand
The BJP has been bolstered by the return of former CM Babulal Marandi. His party, JVM(P), won three seats with a 5.5% vote share in 2019 and harmed the BJP's chances in two seats during the assembly polls.
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Opinion | Maharashtra: Why BJP Can't Afford To Falter In Vidarbha
Historically, this region has seen close contests between the BJP and the Congress.
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Opinion | 10 Things That Cost Congress Haryana
This is the third state election after Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where the Congress, projected as the favourite, suffered a shocking defeat.
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Opinion | Haryana Polls: BJP Aims For Record, Congress Seeks Comeback
A thrilling election is unfolding in Haryana, with significant implications for national politics. The results will indicate whether the BJP's trajectory is declining or if the Congress's Lok Sabha performance was an aberration.
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Opinion | J&K Battle Royale: How Over 400 Players Are Vying For 40 Seats In Phase 3
The third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections is crucial for the leading political parties, with constituencies of many prominent candidates at stake. A fierce contest is on the cards.
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Opinion | J&K Polls Phase 2: Newbies Can Give A Tough Fight To Legacy Players
In Jammu, only 79 candidates are contesting for 11 seats (over seven per seat), while 160 candidates are running for 15 seats in the Kashmir Valley (over 10 per seat). This indicates a greater presence of independents and smaller parties in Kashmir.
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Opinion | BJP Faces Three Big Challenges In Haryana
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is grappling with a triple anti-incumbency situation and is fighting an uphill battle in an election where the Congress is considered the favourite to win.
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Opinion | Elections 2024: It's The Season Of 'Others', Once Again
'Others' are poised to flex their muscles and may well play a significant role in the 2024 state elections in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Whether they will become kingmakers or simply act as vote-cutters remains to be seen.
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Opinion | AAP Alliance, No CM Face: Decoding Congress's Haryana Strategy
Both parties initially planned to go solo, but last-minute discussions at the high command level revived talks. The AAP is reportedly demanding 10 seats, while the Congress is currently offering two to three.
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Opinion | Now That Champai Soren Is Finally With BJP, Can He Help It Win?
The BJP hopes that Champai Soren's name will help it not only reverse its fortunes in the region but also bag a section of ST votes in the state overall.
