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Opinion | Travel Diaries: Will 'Adivasi Asmita' Decide Jharkhand Elections?

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday November 19, 2024

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.

Opinion | Travel Diaries: The Hyper-Local Elements Stirring The Maharashtra Pot

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday November 18, 2024

The contest has become highly competitiveessentially fifty-fiftymaking micro-management and election-day strategy critical for victory.

Opinion | Maharashtra: MVA Or Mahayuti? All Depends On Who Wins 4 Zones

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday October 25, 2024

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.

Opinion | BJP May Have An Opportunity In Jharkhand

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday October 18, 2024

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.

Opinion | Maharashtra: Why BJP Can't Afford To Falter In Vidarbha

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday October 17, 2024

Historically, this region has seen close contests between the BJP and the Congress.

Opinion | 10 Things That Cost Congress Haryana

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday October 09, 2024

This is the third state election after Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where the Congress, projected as the favourite, suffered a shocking defeat.

Opinion | Haryana Polls: BJP Aims For Record, Congress Seeks Comeback

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday October 04, 2024

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.

Opinion | J&K Battle Royale: How Over 400 Players Are Vying For 40 Seats In Phase 3

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday October 01, 2024

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.

Opinion | J&K Polls Phase 2: Newbies Can Give A Tough Fight To Legacy Players

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday September 24, 2024

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.

Opinion | BJP Faces Three Big Challenges In Haryana

Amitabh Tiwari | Monday September 16, 2024

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.

Opinion | Elections 2024: It's The Season Of 'Others', Once Again

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday September 11, 2024

'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.

Opinion | AAP Alliance, No CM Face: Decoding Congress's Haryana Strategy

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday September 05, 2024

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.

Opinion | Now That Champai Soren Is Finally With BJP, Can He Help It Win?

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday August 30, 2024

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.

Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday August 27, 2024

The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.

Opinion | Can The BJP Survive The Growing Jat Discontent In Haryana?

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday August 23, 2024

This year's general election has proven that no election in India is a foregone conclusion. It's true that the Congress currently holds an edge. But whether it will be able to maintain this advantage will be another story.

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