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Opinion | Congress's Main Poll Challenge Is Keeping Its Own House In Order

The Congress in Madhya Pradesh suffered another setback on April 30 after former minister and six-time MLA Ramniwas Rawat quit to join the Bharatiya...

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Opinion | Lok Sabha Polls: How To Read The Low Turnout In First Two Phases

The polling in Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections, covering 88 seats, has registered a turnout of 66.7%, approximately 3 percentage points (pp) lower...

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Opinion | Lok Sabha Polls Phase 2: Can NDA Maintain Its 2019 Lead? What Numbers Say

As many as 87 seats are set to go to polls on April 26 in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. These seats are spread across 13 states: five...

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Opinion | Lok Sabha Polls: Intense Heatwave Behind Low Voter Turnout?

The voter turnout, often referred to as the percentage of eligible voters turning up to exercise their franchise, has seen a decline of 4.4 percentage...

23.04.2024 10

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Opinion | Is Polarised Politics Pushing People Out Of The Political Process?

The recently concluded Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections this year recorded a voter turnout of 65.5%, lower than the almost 70% turnout recorded in...

22.04.2024 20

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Opinion | Battle Royale Rajasthan: 5 Factors Shaping BJP's Hat-Trick Bid

Political temperature has begun to soar in the desert state with voting for 12 seats scheduled to be held in Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha election. While...

17.04.2024 10

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Opinion | With An Eye On The Future: Decoding The BJP's Tamil Nadu Strategy

With just days to go before the Lok Sabha polls, election fever has gripped Tamil Nadu. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul...

15.04.2024 10

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Opinion: How & Why Congress Crowned Uddhav ‘MVA Captain’ With Lok Sabha Election Seat-Sharing Pact

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra – comprising the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), the Sharad Pawar faction of the...

14.04.2024 8

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BJP’s Mission Tamil Nadu – Five Factors To Watch As Modi Looks To Breach Dravidian Fortress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just wrapped up his latest visit to Tamil Nadu – his 7th in two months. The PM is making a lot of effort in Tamil...

12.04.2024 10

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“ Can Left And BJP Give Rahul Gandhi A Scare In 'Safe' Wayanad?

Wayanad, a VIP seat in Kerala, is likely to witness a triangular contest between Congres, CPI and BJP. Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Wayanad...

09.04.2024 7

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Opinion | Road To 2024: Can Economic Performance Affect A Party's Winnability?

With less than 10 days left for the first phase of polling for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, India's key rival parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party...

09.04.2024 10

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Opinion | BJP's 44 Years: How Strong Is Its Fort Going Into 2024 Polls?

On April 6, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked it's 44th anniversary, the theme of its Foundation Day was "Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar" (once...

08.04.2024 10

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Congress Manifesto Makes Some Good Promises. But 5 Challenges Remain Despite Its First-Mover Advantage

The Congress released its manifesto on April 5 amid much fanfare. Christened Nyay Patra, it promises ‘Paanch Nyay’ and ‘Pachees Guarantees’...

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Opinion | With Kejriwal's Arrest, Opposition Gets A Poll Plank On A Platter

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been sent on a 15-day judicial custody in connection with an alleged...

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Opinion | Telangana: Congress Is Upbeat, But A Bipolar Fight With BJP Looms

The Congress party hopes to make significant gains in Telangana, where it formed the government late last year by trouncing the Bharat Rashtra Samithi...

03.04.2024 10

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Unemployment Is Still A Key Election Issue For Youth, But It's Not Shaping Their Voting Pattern. Know Why

Unemployment has been among the top five issues in Lok Sabha elections across surveys. This issue impacts youth, who account for 50% of India’s...

01.04.2024 6

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Opinion | Elections 2024: Why Brand Modi Is Unlikely To Fizzle Out Anytime Soon

The latest Morning Consult approval ratings of global leaders, based on data collected from February 29 to March 6, once again show Prime Minister...

30.03.2024 8

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How Much Money A Candidate Spends In Polls? See What Data Shows As Nirmala Sitharaman Says She Lacks Funds To Fight LS Elections

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said she declined the offer extended by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to enter the electoral fray,...

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Opinion | Why BJP Faces An Uphill Battle In Karnataka, Its 'Gateway' To South

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a target of winning 50 seats in South Indian states in the upcoming general elections. In the 2019 Lok Sabha...

29.03.2024 10

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Narendra Modi Vs Rahul Gandhi: Popularity Gap Has Widened Since 2019. It's Late For Cong MP To Catch Up

With the Lok Sabha election dates drawing near, electioneering is in full swing. Both the main parties, the Congress and the BJP, are announcing...

26.03.2024 10

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Opinion | Can BJP Benefit From A Long Poll Schedule? Here's What Data Shows

The recently announced schedule of the Lok Sabha election, spanning seven phases spread across 44 days, has stirred controversy among opposition...

25.03.2024 6

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Kejriwal Arrest Blessing In Disguise For AAP? Why ED Action May Boost Kejriwal Factor In 2025 Delhi Polls

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) just days before the Lok Sabha elections in a money laundering case linked to the...

23.03.2024 10

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Opinion | End Of The Road For AAP? Seven Questions After Kejriwal's Arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had been claiming for quite some time that its leader, Arvind Kejrwal, would be arrested. The day finally came on March 21,...

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Opinion: Maharashtra Muddle - Who's The Real Sena And The Real NCP For Voters?

Maharashtra is likely to be the mother of all battles in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic...

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Opinion: BJP vs INDIA - Both Are Ready, But One Faces More Lost Opportunities

With the Election Commission announcing the dates for the grand finale of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, election fervour has seized the nation. By June...

19.03.2024 10

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One Nation One Election: Who Benefits From Simultaneous Polls? It Could Depend On Which EVM Is Placed First

The central government panel formed to explore the possibility of holding one nation one poll by clubbing the Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections...

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Opinion: Simultaneous Polls May Help Regional Parties Much More Than BJP

Simultaneous elections are in the news again with the One Nation One Election panel, led by ex-President Ram Nath Kovind, submitting its final...

18.03.2024 8

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Opinion: Election 2024 Is Not A Done Deal. Three Voting Patterns Show Why

As we approach elections for the biggest democracy in the world, a flurry of opinion polls has flooded the market. With allies such as the Rashtriya...

15.03.2024 9

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Opinion: Haryana - Will BJP's Experiment With A Non-Jat Chief Minister Pay Off?

In an unexpected move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced its Haryana Chief Minister ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, with an eye on the...

13.03.2024 10

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SC Electoral Bonds Judgment Is Much Ado About Nothing. Cash Is Still King In Indian Elections

The Supreme Court has rejected the State Bank of India's plea of granting extension till June 30 to submit two separate lists about donors and...

13.03.2024 10

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Opinion: In Andhra's TDP-BJP Alliance, Stakes Are Higher For Naidu

Yet another former ally, Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh, has made a gharwapasi to the Bharatiya Janata Party...

11.03.2024 10

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Opinion: A Simple Majority Is Very Much In BJP's Reach. Here Are The Numbers

As the general elections approach, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Congress-led INDIA are...

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Opinion: Why Is Naveen Patnaik's BJD Keen To Rejoin BJP-led NDA?

Speculation abounds regarding the potential return of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) fold ahead of the 2024...

08.03.2024 6

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Why Does BJP Need Naveen Patnaik’s BJD In Odisha In LS Polls 2024? The Answer Is In The Equations

There is a lot of buzz around Naveen Patnaik led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) making a ‘ghar wapsi’ to the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha elections...

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Can BJP Achieve 'Mission 400'? East And South Tally In 2024 LS Polls Will Decide That

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 195 candidates even before the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates. The...

04.03.2024 6

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Opinion: BJP's First List Ticks Most Boxes, Sets The Momentum For Finale

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted into the fifth gear for the 2024 general elections, unveiling 195 candidates in its inaugural list....

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Opinion: BJP's First List Ticks Most Boxes, Sets The Momentum For Finale

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted into the fifth gear for the 2024 general elections, unveiling 195 candidates in its inaugural list. With...

04.03.2024 10

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Opinion: Himachal Crisis-Congress Evens Score, But Can It Stop More Rebellion?

The Congress party seems to have successfully exacted revenge on the six Himachal MLAs who cross-voted and helped the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

29.02.2024 8

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Opinion: AAP-Congress Alliance Is Good Optics, But It Can Confuse Voters

It's been a week of good news for supporters of the I.N.D.I.A bloc after a series of setbacks in West Bengal, Punjab and Bihar. Last week, after...

27.02.2024 4

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Opinion: BJP's Rajya Sabha Names Signal Change. Congress's, Only Inertia

With nominations to 56 Rajya Sabha seats having concluded, all eyes are on February 27 now for the results. While the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP)...

20.02.2024 9

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Opinion: Electoral Bonds Ban Will Do Little When Cash Is King

The Supreme Court's decision last week declaring that the electoral bonds scheme is unconstitutional as it violates citizens' right to information and...

19.02.2024 10

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Opinion: Bihar Trust Vote-Nitish's Return Strengthens BJP's 2024 Bid

The newly formed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar, led by Nitish Kumar, won the trust vote as the opposition, led by the...

12.02.2024 20

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Election 2024: Why PM Modi and the BJP Are So Confident About Their 'Mission 400'

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi oozed confidence in his reply to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in...

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Opinion: I.N.D.I.A. Alliance Looks Like 2019's UPA

The opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc is facing internal turmoil, gradually unraveling. TMC leader and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has adopted...

30.01.2024 7

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Opinion: Can Ram Temple Take BJP To 400-Plus And 50% Vote Share?

The entire country is Ram-may (राम मय), with the Ram temple consecration ceremony at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 51-inch...

23.01.2024 10

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I.N.D.I.A Bloc Seat-Sharing Status Doesn't Give Much Confidence To Voters, And Time Is Running Out 

With the date for implementation of the model code of conduct for 2024 Lok Sabha elections approaching fast, hectic activity has begun in both BJP-led...

13.01.2024 9

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Modi Factor To Economy: Five 2023 Themes That Will Dominate 2024 LS Elections Too

The Lok Sabha elections are around the corner and both the ruling NDA and the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc have started preparations in full swing. The...

05.01.2024 10

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Opinion: JDU and Nitish Kumar's Existential Crisis

Nitish Kumar has taken over the reins of the Janata Dal United (JDU) again and will perform the double role of party president and Bihar Chief...

30.12.2023 10

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Can Congress Or I.N.D.I.A Stop BJP Juggernaut In 2024? Here Is What The Numbers Say

The battlelines for 2024 have been drawn with both the BJP-led NDA and opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc drawing up their strategies. While the ruling BJP has...

27.12.2023 10

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Opinion: BJP's Mission 50% For Lok Sabha 2024 - Hype Or Substance?

The BJP has begun its preps for the 2024 general election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi setting a target of 50% vote share for the party. "With...

26.12.2023 4

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