President poll result hints at waning impact of Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

President poll result hints at waning impact of Opposition

Hindustan Times  

The results of the presidential election on Thursday -- NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu won easily, with 64.3% of the votes cast -- confirmed several theories about the state of the Opposition in the country from lack of a common cause to petty competitiveness, although some analysts and even opposition leaders believe the biggest problem was the lack of imagination in picking a candidate. As the extent of Sinha’s loss became clear, many leaders admitted that choosing a former BJP leader to run against the BJP, was not a very good idea The Bhartiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance started out by being just short of the winning mark at 49% or 533,751 votes of the total 1086431 votes in the electoral college. As the extent of Sinha’s loss became clear, many leaders admitted that choosing a former BJP leader to run against the BJP, was not a very good idea. A more imaginative choice -- a TMC leader said his party had discussed the name of adivasi social activist also from Odisha Tulasi Munda -- may have well made them back the opposition candidate.

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BJP does not only rely on PM Modi’s popularity to win elections: Prashant Kishor
1 year ago

BJP does not only rely on PM Modi’s popularity to win elections: Prashant Kishor

The Hindu  

Poll strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on December 4 argued that the BJP’s victories in the recent elections go beyond relying on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image, adding that Opposition parties must first understand the party’s strengths in order to best it. Addressing media persons as part of his ongoing Jan Suraaj campaign in Singwara block of Darbhanga district, Mr. Kishor said, …

Govt schemes’ success, Modi factor key for BJP
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt schemes’ success, Modi factor key for BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on collective leadership, the reach, effectiveness and success of its large welfare schemes, and an aggressive electoral campaign built around Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent the outcome of the upcoming polls in five states from being a repeat of 2018 when it suffered a setback, losing power in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. …

Four Decades On, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Tapasvi Mode’ May Recreate Opposition Unity
1 year, 8 months ago

Four Decades On, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Tapasvi Mode’ May Recreate Opposition Unity

The Quint  

If Rahul Gandhi plays it right and deals himself out of the leadership battle with an unambiguous statement to that effect, he will have removed two major obstacles to resetting the electoral battlefield for 2024. It is no secret that the negotiations with regional leaders failed in 2019 because of the Congress party’s insistence on Rahul Gandhi leading an opposition …

Gujarat: Congress launches inquiry into cross-voting in presidential election
2 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat: Congress launches inquiry into cross-voting in presidential election

Firstpost  

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s candidate Draupadi Murmu, who won the election, got 121 votes from Gujarat, 10 more than the BJP’s strength of 111 in the state Assembly Ahmedabad: The Gujarat unit of Congress has initiated an inquiry into the suspected cross-voting by at least seven MLAs in the 18 July presidential election, a party leader said on Friday. …

Off-centre | The best of times for BJP, the worst of times for Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

Off-centre | The best of times for BJP, the worst of times for Opposition

Firstpost  

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair,” …

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Droupadi Murmu has become the …

Droupadi Murmu Receives Unexpected Vote from Kerala; BJP Terms it 'Positive Vote'
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu Receives Unexpected Vote from Kerala; BJP Terms it 'Positive Vote'

News 18  

The recently held presidential election and the historic victory of Droupadi Murmu are likely to create political ripples in Kerala as the NDA candidate received an unexpected vote from the southern state. As there is no BJP legislator in the 140-member state Assembly, it was generally expected that the entire votes would be polled to opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha. The …

OPINION | The message of Droupadi Murmu’s election as President
2 years, 5 months ago

OPINION | The message of Droupadi Murmu’s election as President

India TV News  

It was a proud moment for India on Thursday when Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India. BJP President J P Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Dharmendra Pradhan went to Murmu’s residence to congratulate her on being elected President. Already, BJP has chalked out plans for celebrating Murmu’s …

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President
2 years, 5 months ago

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President

The Hindu  

The election of Droupadi Murmu as India’s 15th President is rich in symbolism. In the 75th year of the country’s Independence, Ms. Murmu becomes the second woman to occupy the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the first member of a tribal community to do so. Ms. Murmu’s election is a milestone in the journey of tribal empowerment, though she is by no …

Opposition congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu  

July 21, 2022 11:44 pm | Updated 11:46 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Opposition parties on Thursday congratulated NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. As the custodian of the Constitution of India, we look forward to the protection and strengthening of our constitutional values and the character of secular, democratic Indian republic.” …

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Droupadi Murmu: ‘Hope she functions without fear’
2 years, 5 months ago

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Droupadi Murmu: ‘Hope she functions without fear’

Hindustan Times  

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha conceded defeat and congratulated NDA's Droupadi Murmu on crossing the halfway mark in the presidential election, the results for which are being announced on Thursday. "I join my fellow citizens in congratulating Smt Droupadi Murmu on her victory in the Presidential Election 2022," he wrote on Twitter. I accepted the offer of Opposition parties solely guided …

Presidential poll 2022 results: Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India's first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll 2022 results: Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India's first tribal woman president

Firstpost  

Murmu defeated joint Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the 15th president of India. She will succeed Ram Nath Kovind whose term ends on 24 July New Delhi: Droupadi Murmu on Thursday scripted history by being elected as India’s first tribal woman president. Nominated by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Murmu defeated joint Opposition candidate former Union minister Yashwant Sinha to …

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Draupadi Murmu, lists two ways in which 'election helped Indian democracy'
2 years, 5 months ago

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Draupadi Murmu, lists two ways in which 'election helped Indian democracy'

India TV News  

Highlights Joint Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha conceded his defeat He said that despite the outcome of the election, it benefited Indian democracy in 2 important ways NDA's presidential candidate Murmu crossed 50% mark after 3rd round of counting to emerge victorious Joint Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha, who was defeated by the NDA's candidate on Thursday congratulated India's new …

Presidential poll 2022 results to be announced on 21 July: Know where to get live updates, counting details
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll 2022 results to be announced on 21 July: Know where to get live updates, counting details

Firstpost  

The ruling BJP-led NDA nominated former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu while the joint Opposition fielded former Union minister Yashwant Sinha New Delhi: The results of the presidential elections will be announced on 21 July. The ruling BJP-led NDA nominated former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu while the joint Opposition fielded former Union minister Yashwant Sinha. ****** Must read on the presidential …

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign
2 years, 5 months ago

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign

India Today  

The mandate to choose the country's 15th president is locked, with elected representatives of Parliament and state assemblies casting their votes, the results of which will be known by July 21. But more than managing the numbers, the BJP’s extensive campaign to get India its first tribal woman president has provided the party an opportunity to earn brownie points with …

OPINION | Presidential poll: How Modi proved there is nothing called united opposition now
2 years, 5 months ago

OPINION | Presidential poll: How Modi proved there is nothing called united opposition now

India TV News  

There was hectic political activity in several states on Monday as MPs and MLAs cast their votes to elect India’s new President. Cross-voting was reported from opposition ranks, as several MPs and MLAs cast their votes in favour of NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu, whose election seems to be a foregone conclusion. Reports said, Congress and several other opposition MLAs cast …

Presidential polls : Droupadi Murmu has easy edge over Yashwant Sinha| Top 10
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential polls : Droupadi Murmu has easy edge over Yashwant Sinha| Top 10

Hindustan Times  

India’s 15th president is set to be elected on Monday, and Droupadi Murmu, backed by the ruling National Democratic Alliance, seems to be headed for a comfortable win with numbers in her favour. Meanwhile, the presidential polls has been a galvanising force the opposition over the last one month as they finally picked former union minister Sinha. Presidential Elections 2022: …

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition

Firstpost  

The Opposition’s unity has come undone with the Shiv Sena backing Droupadi Murmu for the upcoming 18 July Presidential elections. The JD in Karnataka and Jharkhand’s JMM have also hinted their support for her Droupadi Murmu’s candidacy for President is proving to be an inspired choice for the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the last week of June, BSP chief Mayawati …

BJP hits out at Congress over remark on Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP hits out at Congress over remark on Droupadi Murmu

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar sparked a controversy on Wednesday when he said that the National Democratic Alliance’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu is a “decent person” but “represents an evil philosophy” -- a remark which drew sharp reaction from the Union government and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Droupadi Murmu is the National Democratic Alliance’s presidential candidate Speaking to news agency ANI …

'Always said Murmu is a good woman...': Cong leader on 'evil philosophy' comment
2 years, 5 months ago

'Always said Murmu is a good woman...': Cong leader on 'evil philosophy' comment

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar on Wednesday evening sought to clarify his comments about Droupadi Murmu - the presidential candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling National Democratic Alliance. Kumar accused Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT cell boss, of sending a 'doctored video' that 'misrepresented' his morning remarks about Droupadi Murmu. READ | ‘Very evil philosophy’: Congress leader on Murmu as …

Fear of Split, Message to BJP: Why Uddhav's Sena Is Supporting Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Fear of Split, Message to BJP: Why Uddhav's Sena Is Supporting Droupadi Murmu

The Quint  

"When a tribal woman candidate is projected for the first time, why would anybody object? Any attempt to oppose the decision will not go well amongst the tribals of Maharashtra," a senior Sena leader was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. The Shiv Sena chief knows that he is politically going through a rough phase, but is also aware …

‘Very evil philosophy’: Congress leader on Murmu as President, BJP strikes back
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Very evil philosophy’: Congress leader on Murmu as President, BJP strikes back

Hindustan Times  

Droupadi Murmu represents a 'very evil philosophy of India', Congress leader Ajoy Kumar said Wednesday, stirring up a controversy days before the presidential election. The Congress is part of an opposition alliance that has named former union minister and ex Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha as its candidate for the July 18 election. "Ajoy Kumar Congress Droupadi Murmu represents …

Presidential poll: Murmu calls on Sorens, seeks support
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll: Murmu calls on Sorens, seeks support

Hindustan Times  

The presidential candidate of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday called on JMM president Shibu Soren and his son and chief minister Hemant Soren, seeking their support in the election for the top constitutional post in the country. “The presidential candidate today met party president Shibu Soren and appealed for the party’s support in election,” the JMM …

What is behind Mamata Banerjee's changed approach on Draupadi Murmu?
2 years, 5 months ago

What is behind Mamata Banerjee's changed approach on Draupadi Murmu?

India Today  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, one of the most prominent leaders of the Opposition, dropped a bombshell on July 1. Had BJP the divulged that former Jharkhand governor Draupadi Murmu would be their presidential nominee before, Mamata said, she would have supported her wholeheartedly, as she was a tribal woman representing a minority section. The Congress, which had in …

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee
2 years, 5 months ago

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee

The Hindu  

Former BJP alliance partner, the Shiromani Akali Dal, on Friday announced support for NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. In a statement, the party said the Akali Dal accepted Ms. Murmu’s appeal for support in the forthcoming election “as she symbolises the cause of minorities, the exploited and backward classes as well as the dignity of women. The Akali Dal had …

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Shiromani Akali Dal, a former alliance partner of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Janata Dal on Friday announced to support National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu for the presidential elections. This came after SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former prime minister and Janata Dal leader H D Deve Gowda had a conversation with BJP …

Murmu has better chances to win president polls after Maharashtra development: Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 5 months ago

Murmu has better chances to win president polls after Maharashtra development: Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

Highlights Mamata Banerjee has claimed that Murmu has a better chance of winnig the elections She also stated that Murmu might win because of the Maharashtra developement Banerjee said that she "will go by what the opposition parties decide" West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said opposition parties might have considered backing NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, a …

KTR: TRS backing Sinha to fight BJP tokenism in fielding tribal woman
2 years, 5 months ago

KTR: TRS backing Sinha to fight BJP tokenism in fielding tribal woman

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: TRS working president and IT minister K.T. Rama Rao on Monday said there were multiple reasons for the TRS backing joint opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha for the Presidential election, scheduled for July 18. Alleging that the Modi government has done nothing for the upliftment of the tribal community in the last eight years, Rama Rao said, "We don’t believe …

A rainbow coalition of best values, says Oppn as Yashwant Sinha files papers for Prez polls
2 years, 5 months ago

A rainbow coalition of best values, says Oppn as Yashwant Sinha files papers for Prez polls

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders, who accompanied Yashwant Sinha on his way to filing nomination papers for the upcoming Presidential elections, said on Monday that this current contest is between two ideologies and not about individuals. Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the filing of his nomination papers for presidential election, at Parliament House, on June 27, 2022. Trinamool …

Murmu for President: How NDA is splitting opposition further across states
2 years, 6 months ago

Murmu for President: How NDA is splitting opposition further across states

India Today  

The July 18 presidential election was an opportunity for India's fragmented political opposition to consolidate and expand its base across regions. Given the NDA's penchant for political import and candidates that mean support even from some of the opposition constituents, a tribal face was a strong possibility this time. ODISHA A significant dent to the opposition has come from Odisha …

Will JMM back NDA’s President election candidate Murmu?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will JMM back NDA’s President election candidate Murmu?

Hindustan Times  

While the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is among 17 opposition parties that have fielded former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha for the Presidential poll, the Shibu Soren-led party is likely to review its decision and back NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu who is in line to become the first tribal to hold the top most constitutional post. Though Yashwant Sinha is …

High office: The Hindu Editorial on the Opposition and presidential polls
2 years, 6 months ago

High office: The Hindu Editorial on the Opposition and presidential polls

The Hindu  

The BJP has stolen a march over the Opposition by naming Droupadi Murmu as its candidate for President. With the support of BJP allies and regional parties such as Odisha’s BJD and Andhra Pradesh’s YSRCP, she is poised to win and become the first from a tribal community to occupy the highest office of the Republic. Her nomination by the …

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to begin campaign from Ranchi
2 years, 6 months ago

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to begin campaign from Ranchi

The Hindu  

Amidst speculation that Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha president Hemant Soren will vote for BJP Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, State capital Ranchi will be the first campaign stop for Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. So far, Mr. Soren has not made a formal comment but party insiders claim that in all likelihood, the JMM will vote for Ms. Murmu. …

By fielding Droupadi, BJP cannot claim to be championing cause of tribal people: CPI
2 years, 6 months ago

By fielding Droupadi, BJP cannot claim to be championing cause of tribal people: CPI

The Hindu  

By fielding Droupadi Murmu as its Presidential nominee, the BJP cannot claim that it is committed to tribal development, CPI Rajya Sabha member Binoy Viswam has said. Mr. Viswam was addressing the ‘Meet the Press’ organised by the Vijayawada Press Club here on Wednesday. Now, how can people believe the government’s sincerity and genuineness even if a tribal woman is …

Presidential polls | Opposition picked candidate who was with BJP, says RSS leader
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls | Opposition picked candidate who was with BJP, says RSS leader

The Hindu  

Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Tuesday ridiculed opposition parties for picking Yashwant Sinha as their presidential candidate, saying he was with the BJP which emerged from the Jan Sangh. But the opposition parties have decided to nominate their joint candidate," Mr. Kumar, who is RSS national executive member, said in an audio message. Several major opposition parties, including the …

Who is Droupadi Murmu, NDA's presidential candidate?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is Droupadi Murmu, NDA's presidential candidate?

India Today  

Droupadi Murmu, former Jharkhand Governor, was announced as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the presidential polls. EDUCATION Droupadi Murmu graduated from Ramadevi Women's college, which is located in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT BJP chief J P Nadda on Tuesday announced Droupadi Murmu’s name as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the presidential polls. A senior BJD leader who …

The BJP makes its choice for President
2 years, 6 months ago

The BJP makes its choice for President

Hindustan Times  

The contours of the race up Raisina Hill next month became clear on Tuesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party named former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu as its nominee for the presidential poll, and the Opposition bloc picked former Union minister Yashwant Sinha. The political messaging of naming Ms Murmu, a tribal woman leader who battled extreme poverty and deprivation to …

NDA picks Droupadi Murmu, Opposition goes with Yashwant Sinha
2 years, 6 months ago

NDA picks Droupadi Murmu, Opposition goes with Yashwant Sinha

The Hindu  

The ruling NDA and the opposition both declared their nominees for the upcoming presidential polls in July, with the BJP’s parliamentary board nominating former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Odisha and will be the first Tribal woman to be President of India. Other members of the Parliamentary Board, the BJP’s highest decision making body, include Defence Minister Rajnath …

Opposition chooses its presidential pick
2 years, 6 months ago

Opposition chooses its presidential pick

Hindustan Times  

After weeks of negotiations, the Opposition bloc announced former Union minister Yashwant Sinha as its candidate for the upcoming presidential polls on Tuesday, a relief for the group that faced rejections from three previous nominees before picking the Bharatiya Janata Party -turned-Trinamool Congress leader. With Mr Sinha’s name, the Opposition hopes to send a message of political unity and create …

Explained: How Opposition’s efforts to find candidate for Presidential polls have been unsuccessful
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: How Opposition’s efforts to find candidate for Presidential polls have been unsuccessful

Firstpost  

Gopalkrishna Gandhi bowed out of the Presidential polls on Monday, saying there were better options than him. After Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah withdrew their names as the joint Opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the former West Bengal governor, too declined. Gopalkrishna says ‘no’ On Monday, …

Who will lead Opposition race in 2024?
2 years, 9 months ago

Who will lead Opposition race in 2024?

The Hindu  

Aam Admi Party’s landslide win in Punjab and the BJP’s emphatic wins in four other States will impact who get to occupy the leadership position among Opposition parties in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. An alternative political narrative is emerging, with the AAP and the TMC as its principal engines, with a ragtag Congress desperately pretending to …

Local leaders to have a say in choice of nominee for Badvel poll: Veerraju
3 years, 2 months ago

Local leaders to have a say in choice of nominee for Badvel poll: Veerraju

Deccan Chronicle  

KADAPA: Bharatiya Janata Party state president Somu Veerraju said that a decision on the Badvel by-election would be taken in line with the wishes of party workers. Veerraju said that the BJ-led NDA government at the Centre was taking India to levels from where it was not only competing with the rest of the world in terms of development but …

BJP Names Mukul Roy, Rahul Sinha as Candidates for West Bengal Assembly Polls
3 years, 9 months ago

BJP Names Mukul Roy, Rahul Sinha as Candidates for West Bengal Assembly Polls

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced 148 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and named named the party’s vice-president Mukul Roy and its former state unit head Rahul Sinha as nominees. The party has fielded its former state unit chief Rahul Sinha from Habra and former Union minister and ex-TMC leader Mukul Roy from the Krishnanagar …

Is Demotion of Rahul Sinha & Elevation of 'Turncoats' a BJP Strategy to Lure TMC Leaders?
4 years, 2 months ago

Is Demotion of Rahul Sinha & Elevation of 'Turncoats' a BJP Strategy to Lure TMC Leaders?

News 18  

Since its formation on April 6, 1980, the Bharatiya Janata Party was hardly a force worthy of notice in West Bengal for decades. But this time, considering the crucial Bengal assembly polls next year, the central BJP leadership is not willing to take any chances and has decided to take on the state’s ruling TMC with turncoats. It was a …

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