Assembly polls 2026: The lotus in full bloom
A saffron wave has swept through West Bengal, handing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) its first government in the eastern state and marking one of the most dramatic shifts in…
Category: Political Theatre
RLM ramps up organisational polls in Bihar to bolster base
Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) has intensified efforts to strengthen its organisation in Bihar, appointing a state election officer as it prepares for internal polls amid recent electoral gains.…
The lotus absorbs all: How the BJP keeps swelling at the expense of its rivals
A curious piece of political theatre unfolded in the Indian capital on April 24th. At a joint press conference, three Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members—Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and…
A quota undone by caution
On the evening of April 17th, as rain pattered on the Parliament complex, a small knot of women MPs from the ruling BJP-led coalition raised slogans under sodden umbrellas. Their…
Mamata’s narrowing margin
As the pre-monsoon heat settles over the paddy fields and bustling lanes of West Bengal, the state is bracing for an assembly election that feels less like a routine renewal…
In five Indian state elections, a test of Modi’s reach — and the resilience of regional power
Voters in India turned out in record numbers Thursday in Assam, Kerala and the union territory of Puducherry, kicking off a sprawling set of state assembly elections that will shape…
Vanniyar ‘Fill Jails’ Protest: 15% Quota Demand Ignites TN
Vanniyars to Storm Jails Dec 17: Reviving a Century-Old Struggle for Dignity Amid Electoral Storm In a resounding echo of Tamil Nadu’s storied history of caste-based agitations, Pattali Makkal Katchi…
Bihar Landslide Ignites All-Out War: United Opposition Vows Fiercer Battle to ‘Save Democracy’
NDA’s Bihar Sweep: Opposition To Turn It’s Decimation into Launchpad for “Save Democracy” A landslide victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP and its coalition in the Bihar assembly polls…
Thackeray Cousins’ Reunion creating ripples in Maharashtra politics
A surprising thaw in the long‑standing rift between Maharashtra’s two most prominent Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, has set tongues wagging across the state’s fractious political landscape. Once bitter…
Vice President’s Exit Raises Alarms Over Institutional Independence In India
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation on July 21, officially attributed to health concerns, has triggered widespread speculation and concern over the state of institutional autonomy in India. The abrupt…
PM Modi to preside over BJP’s day-long brainstorming on good governance
The chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of the NDA-ruled states will participate in a day-long brainstorming on good governance issues on Sunday, the BJP said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Elon Musk’s Government Overhaul Under Trump: A Subtle Power Play in US or State Capture in the Making?
Elon Musk’s growing influence over the US federal government has left many Americans and international observers alarmed. As the world’s richest individual, Musk has increasingly embedded himself into the fabric…
Completely ban cow slughter in India, or else we will take a ‘tough decision’: Jyotirmath Sankaracharya’s ultimatum to Modi govt.
Amid growing clout of Hindutva in India, the head of one of the five cardinal Hindu monastaries on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a complete ban on cow slaughter…
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: A Political Earthquake or a Storm in a Teacup?
New Delhi, March 22, 2024: The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. As the dust settles, questions…
Panic Reaction From PM Modi For Raising Adani Issue, Will Keep Up Heat: Rahul Gandhi On Being Disqualified As Lok Sabha MP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dubbed his disqualification from the Lok Sabha as “panic reaction” of the BJP-led government at the Centre to his raising the issue involving Gautam…
Growing Inequality, Unemployment Demon-Like Challenges: RSS
With the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) facing heat over a range of public issues including inflation and growing unemployment ahead of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh,…
Voting For Congress Means Helping BJP Form Its Govt: AAP Cautions Electors
“I appeal—give chance to Kejriwal ji. Give chance to Kejriwal Ji’s honest politics. Today, people of Punjab, people of Uttarakhand, people of Goa and people of Uttar Pradesh are very inspired by Kejriwal Ji’s politics,” says senior AAP leader and Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia
AAP Postpones All Rallies, Meetings In Poll-bound UP With Spike In Covid-19 Cases; Decides To Connect With People On Cyberspace
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has postponed all of its political rallies and meetings scheduled to be held in poll-bound Pradesh in view of a spike in the Covid-19 cases.…
AAP releases list of 250 Delhi govt schools, seeks comparison between Kejriwal govt’s model of education with that of Punjab
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released a list of 250 government schools in Delhi and sought a comparison between the Arvind Kejriwal government’s model of education with that…
Yogi Adityanath government refusing to allow AAP hold political events in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh police detained on Thursday AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Varanasi while he was on his way to join ‘Tiranga Sankalp Yatra’, organized by the state unit of his…