Opposition alliance: Too wobbly
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Opposition alliance: Too wobbly

Live Mint  

For the opposition “INDIA" bloc to present a credible fight to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, it’s critical that it stays united. On Wednesday, Mamata Banerjee, chief of the Trinamool Congress Party, declared that her party would battle the BJP alone in West Bengal after the Congress party rebuffed its offer of two of the state’s 42 seats to contest. Later, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the Aam Aadmi Party will contest all 13 seats in the state, slamming the door on any seat sharing with the Congress. This could split the anti-incumbency vote and reduce the opposition’s chance to pose a ballot-level challenge to the ruling party, which looks like a shoo-in for another term in power.

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BJP to fight Delhi polls without Chief Minister face, candidate list expected soon: Sources
4 days, 13 hours ago

BJP to fight Delhi polls without Chief Minister face, candidate list expected soon: Sources

India Today  

The BJP will not field any Chief Minister for the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, party sources told India Today TV on Friday. The list of candidates for the saffron party is expected to be released after the BJP Central Election Committee meeting that is slated to meet soon, they added. All eyes will be on the BJP's pick for …

Opinion: 3 strategies BJP may use to break into AAP citadel in Delhi elections
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Opinion: 3 strategies BJP may use to break into AAP citadel in Delhi elections

India Today  

After historic mandates in Haryana and Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set its eye on Delhi, which is scheduled for elections in February 2025. Around 30 per cent of voters back the AAP in the Vidhan Sabha polls but back national parties — the BJP and the Congress — in the Lok Sabha polls. The AAP got 24 per …

Can AAP's New Strategy Help it Become the Only Party to Defeat BJP Thrice?
6 days ago

Can AAP's New Strategy Help it Become the Only Party to Defeat BJP Thrice?

The Quint  

AAP's success in Delhi so far has had two elements - winning over a section of voters who vote for the BJP at the national level and consolidating the entire anti-BJP vote, a big part of which goes to the Congress at the national level. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured 54 percent votes and the AAP-Congress …

What BJP gained—and regained—with the latest state results
1 month ago

What BJP gained—and regained—with the latest state results

Live Mint  

Following the conclusion of the second big cycle of state elections in 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party has reclaimed some of the political ground it had ceded in the general election held earlier this year. Be it in states or at the Centre, be it by itself or with allies, the BJP has strengthened its hand and increased its leverage …

Mint Quick Edit | It’s advantage BJP: So say exit polls
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit | It’s advantage BJP: So say exit polls

Live Mint  

The latest round of state elections seems to have gone the Bharatiya Janata Party’s way. Most exit polls project that alliances led by India’s ruling party will emerge victorious in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Exit polls, however, have gone quite wrong in forecasting election results in recent times. That said, they may still reassure those who’d rather not see any change …

Elections in 2 Indian states are seen as a test of Prime Minister Modi’s popularity
1 month ago

Elections in 2 Indian states are seen as a test of Prime Minister Modi’s popularity

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of people are voting in state elections in Maharashtra, India’s western industrial hub, and the mineral-rich eastern province of Jharkhand on Wednesday, in a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party and its regional partners. After suffering a setback in national elections, the BJP regained momentum in October as it won …

Maharashtra polls: Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role in government formation
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role in government formation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In politics, especially during elections, things are rarely as they seem – foes engage in friendly fights; rebels who are not really rebels but are merely hedging their bets; and candidates who are not actually switching sides but being strategically borrowed by major parties to boost their chances in the numbers game. Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role …

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?
1 month, 1 week ago

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?

India Today  

With campaigning for by-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and Chelakkara Assembly seat coming to an end, the focus has now shifted to the Palakkad Assembly seat in Kerala. BJP'S LITMUS TEST IN PALAKKAD Palakkad will witness a three-way contest between BJP candidate C Krishnakumar, Congress's Rahul Mamkootathil and Left Democratic Front’s P Sarin. Krishnakumar is no electoral novice; …

Religion, caste in BJP bid to unite Hindu vote base
1 month, 1 week ago

Religion, caste in BJP bid to unite Hindu vote base

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fount, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, have stepped up efforts to strengthen their campaign to coalesce Hindu voters and prevent a split on caste lines in poll-bound Jharkhand and Maharashtra, people aware of the details said. A senior BJP leader said the campaign, which has seen terse messaging from party leaders including Prime Minister Narendra …

INDIA Bloc’s Unity Test: Byelections Expose Opposition Rifts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

INDIA Bloc’s Unity Test: Byelections Expose Opposition Rifts

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 07, 2024 20:54 IST - 9 MINS READ The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Congress-led INDIA bloc are about to engage in a significant face-off, not only for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand but also in the byelections to be held in mid-November in 48 Assembly and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 …

BJP, Cong Battle It Out in 74 Seats in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP, Cong Battle It Out in 74 Seats in Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra assembly polls are a contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. The stakes are much higher for these parties considering their importance in national politics, and that they are contesting the maximum number of seats within their respective alliances – the Mahayuti and Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The BJP and Congress are going head-to-head in …

BJP and Congress Battle It Out in Maharashtra Assembly Election: A Glimpse into the Crucial State's Political Landscape
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP and Congress Battle It Out in Maharashtra Assembly Election: A Glimpse into the Crucial State's Political Landscape

The Hindu  

The Hindu Editorial on the parties and their prospects in the Maharashtra polls highlights the close attention both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are paying to the State. The BJP, despite a decline in its seat tally, is hoping to consolidate its position in the western State through its victory in the Haryana Assembly election. The Congress, …

SP Chief Calls for Unity Against Mahayuti in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SP Chief Calls for Unity Against Mahayuti in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

New Indian Express  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav called for unity against the Mahayuti alliance in the upcoming assembly elections. He criticized the BJP's negative politics and vowed to defeat the alliance's enemies. Yadav's party, the Samajwadi Party, won two seats in the last elections and is seeking a bigger share of the seat-sharing talks. His speech is seen as a challenge to …

BJP's OBC Strategy: A Gamble Worth Taking?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP's OBC Strategy: A Gamble Worth Taking?

Deccan Chronicle  

The BJP's strategy to woo the OBC communities in Maharashtra appears to be working, as the party has won a majority on its own against all odds and opinion polls. The party is taking the same formula over to the western state of Maharashtra, where it is also facing a strong anti-incumbency mood. The Shiv Sena-BJP-NCP combine is running against …

BJP to Inject Hindutva in Maharashtra Elections: A Strategy to Dominate the State
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP to Inject Hindutva in Maharashtra Elections: A Strategy to Dominate the State

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to inject a significant amount of Hindutva into its Maharashtra election campaign. The party will focus on keeping its committed vote share by distributing a fair amount of seats to its allies, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The BJP aims to win around 150-155 seats in the 288-member Assembly, with Shiv Sena …

Congress and SP to Team Up in UP Assembly Bypolls: Leaders Emphasize Unity Against BJP
2 months ago

Congress and SP to Team Up in UP Assembly Bypolls: Leaders Emphasize Unity Against BJP

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai has announced that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly bypolls together with the SP, despite ongoing talks on seat sharing between the two parties. Rai stated that the sole purpose of the Opposition alliance is to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), highlighting the BJP's history of instigating riots and carrying out fake …

NDA and AJSU Reach Agreement on Seat Sharing in Jharkhand Assembly Elections
2 months ago

NDA and AJSU Reach Agreement on Seat Sharing in Jharkhand Assembly Elections

ABP News  

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The BJP will contest 68 out of the 81 total seats, while the AJSU Party (All Jharkhand Students Union) has been allocated 10 seats. This strategic alliance aims to consolidate their position in the state, where the BJP seeks to strengthen its foothold. The announcement …

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges
3 months ago

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges

Hindustan Times  

Voting for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir concluded on Wednesday. The BJP’s electoral campaign is centred on the abrogation of 370 and granting of Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahadi community, and despite growing anti-incumbency, this election is seen as a “crucial battle” for the party to secure dominance and validate its centralised policies. The …

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges
3 months ago

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges

Hindustan Times  

In constituencies like Marh, Akhnoor, Bahu, Jammu West, and RS Pura in the Jammu division, the Congress, within the INDIA Alliance, could have easily secured victories or, at the very least, mounted a formidable challenge. Despite their best efforts, BJP is facing strong anti-incumbency sentiments across the Jammu region, particularly public dissatisfaction over the abolition of the “Darbar Move”, an …

Winning Over Anti-BJP Vote Bank, Focus on Rahul Gandhi: 3 Reasons Why Congress is Keen on Haryana Alliance With AAP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winning Over Anti-BJP Vote Bank, Focus on Rahul Gandhi: 3 Reasons Why Congress is Keen on Haryana Alliance With AAP

News 18  

After the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress leadership consistently rejected the idea of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party in Haryana. The decision of the Grand Old Party to align with AAP in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections is driven by a blend of strategic goals, primarily centered around strengthening its leadership within the Opposition, consolidating anti-BJP votes, …

BJP unlikely to spare seats for allies except RLD in upcoming UP bypolls
4 months ago

BJP unlikely to spare seats for allies except RLD in upcoming UP bypolls

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: While the BJP's allies are building up pressure on the ruling party for seat sharing arrangements for the upcoming bypolls to 10 assembly seats, the BJP doesn’t seem to be in a mood to spare much except a seat or two for ally Jayant Chaudhury-led Rashtriya Lok Dal. After its poor showing in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the …

Haryana assembly elections: Anti-incumbency, farmers angst, bickering can spoil BJPs poll plans
4 months, 1 week ago

Haryana assembly elections: Anti-incumbency, farmers angst, bickering can spoil BJPs poll plans

Hindustan Times  

A decade of anti-incumbency for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party coupled with farmers’ angst seems to have emerged as the key factors influencing the October 1 Haryana assembly elections. A Panjab University based political scientist Prof Ashutosh Kumar says that after the Lok Sabha poll results, the Congress seems to be on a strong wicket. While the BJP is taking …

How seat-sharing challenges confront INDIA, NDA in Jharkhand
4 months, 1 week ago

How seat-sharing challenges confront INDIA, NDA in Jharkhand

India Today  

As the Jharkhand assembly elections approach, the two competing alliances—the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance —are grappling with their own internal challenges. In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJP had contested 79 of the 81 seats, leaving no room for the AJSU Party or the JD. The appointment of Babulal Marandi, a …

UP By-Polls: BJP's Nationalism vs. INDIA Alliance's Backward and Minority Outreach
4 months, 1 week ago

UP By-Polls: BJP's Nationalism vs. INDIA Alliance's Backward and Minority Outreach

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: With the shadow of the byelections in the 10 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh looming large, the fight is on between the BJP’s jingoistic nationalism and the INDIA alliance’s attempts to weaponise the backward and minority communities. As the BJP, blending Hindutva and nationalism, kicked off its “Tiranga March” across all the state’s Assembly constituencies on Saturday, the …

Breaking News, August 4 | HIGHLIGHTS
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News, August 4 | HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday made a prediction for the BJP as well as the Opposition for the 2029 Lok Sabha Elections and said that Narendra Modi will return as the Prime Minister of the country and the INDIA bloc will sit in the Opposition after the next general elections also. His remarks came while addressing a gathering …

Raj Thackeray says no ties with BJP, to go it alone in Maha elections
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray says no ties with BJP, to go it alone in Maha elections

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Raj Thackeray-led MNS, which was part of the BJP-led Mahayuti during the Lok Sabha elections, has decided to contest 225 to 230 seats independently in Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled in October. “Don’t think about whether alliance would happen or not…we would contest 225 to 230 seats on our own strength,” Raj said while addressing his party workers in Mumbai …

Akhilesh Yadav says BJP facing a ‘period of conflict’ that will prove its undoing
5 months ago

Akhilesh Yadav says BJP facing a ‘period of conflict’ that will prove its undoing

The Hindu  

Amid speculation of a rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that a period of conflict and disorientation had begun in the ruling party with the ruling regime getting weaker day by day. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya reacted sharply to Mr. Yadav’s comment, adding that the return of the …

Lessons for the BJP in Bengal bypoll losses
5 months, 1 week ago

Lessons for the BJP in Bengal bypoll losses

Hindustan Times  

The byelections for four seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly have dealt a big blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party as it chases its goal of breaking into the Trinamool Congress’s bastion. He had won the seat on a BJP ticket in 2021 by approximately 17,000 votes, before defecting to the TMC, resigning his membership of the assembly and …

‘No BJP connect, vying for regaining foothold’
5 months, 1 week ago

‘No BJP connect, vying for regaining foothold’

Hindustan Times  

Gurpartap Singh Wadala, who has been formally announced to lead the rebel group of the Shiromani Akali Dal as convener of the ‘Akali Dal bachao lehar’, has said efforts will be made to inspire youth to bring them into the party fold. Excerpts: Gurpartap singh WadalaShiromani Akali Dal along with other leaders during the Press conference at People convention center …

BJP's Committee Meeting In Progress, Big Decisions Likely To Be In Line | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP's Committee Meeting In Progress, Big Decisions Likely To Be In Line | ABP News

ABP News  

The meeting of the State Working Committee of Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh will be held on 14th July i.e. In this meeting, prominent leaders of BJP will also address the workers, mainly BJP National President JP Nadda, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brijesh Pathak. Bharatiya Janata Party will also …

BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after by-election results
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after by-election results

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: As DMK candidate Anniyur Siva is poised for a thumping victory in the Vikravandi assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the people of the state saw DMK as a party that brings development to the state. Pointing out that the Opposition INDIA alliance is leading in 11 out of 13 assembly constituencies across the …

Beyond the Ballot: The Real Test of India’s Opposition Begins Now
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Beyond the Ballot: The Real Test of India’s Opposition Begins Now

News 18  

The curtains have drawn on the Lok Sabha elections, and India’s political theatre is abuzz with unexpected twists. While a strong Opposition is crucial for a healthy democracy, the current portrayal of unity among India’s Opposition parties is misleading. The party’s history of confrontational politics, particularly in states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab, may not bode well for a …

UP Bypoll 2024: NDA vs I.N.D.I.A In Uttar Pradesh, Is It A Tough Fight Between CM Yogi & Akhilesh Yadav?
6 months ago

UP Bypoll 2024: NDA vs I.N.D.I.A In Uttar Pradesh, Is It A Tough Fight Between CM Yogi & Akhilesh Yadav?

ABP News  

BJP suffered a huge setback in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. By-elections are to be held on 10 assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh, because 9 seats have become vacant after some MLAs of India Alliance and NDA became MPs. Like the Lok Sabha elections, there is a possibility of a tough fight between the ruling party and …

Cracks in NDA come out wide open in Bihar
6 months, 1 week ago

Cracks in NDA come out wide open in Bihar

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Internal conflict within ruling National Democratic Alliance in Bihar has come to the fore with results of the Lok Sabha elections announced and formation of BJP-led coalition government at the centre. BJP, a major ally of NDA, could win only 12 out of 17 seats it contested in the election. On Thursday, former BJP MP from Gaya seat Hari …

Despite the Win, Modi’s Carefully Constructed Aura of Invincibility is Shattered
6 months, 1 week ago

Despite the Win, Modi’s Carefully Constructed Aura of Invincibility is Shattered

The Quint  

The implications of the election’s outcome will of course be much broader. The BJP must now rely on coalition partners, which requires the ability to negotiate and compromise – skills that Modi and Amit Shah, his minister of home affairs and close confidant, are not known for. Moreover, the BJP’s relationship with the other parties in the National Democratic Alliance …

Balancing needs of the coalition and the party
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Balancing needs of the coalition and the party

Hindustan Times  

Narendra Modi has taken the oath of office as prime minister of India for the third time. Before answering the question, consider this: While releasing the Telugu Desam Party manifesto in Amaravati, the party’s leader Chandrababu Naidu said: “We will preserve the 4% reservations for Muslims and provide ₹5,000 in financial assistance every month for mosque maintenance in the state.” …

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: In Rajasthan, Congress had a strategic approach while BJP was complacent
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: In Rajasthan, Congress had a strategic approach while BJP was complacent

The Hindu  

The Congress’ performance in Rajasthan appears all the more dramatic in the backdrop of the clean sweep by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the last two parliamentary elections. Post-poll data show that the BJP once again drew substantial support from the urban, more educated, economically better-off, upper caste sections of the electorate in the State. That the party still won …

INDIA vs BJP: What Modi’s underperformance means for a resurgent opposition alliance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA vs BJP: What Modi’s underperformance means for a resurgent opposition alliance

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. Congress and its allies still came second to Modi’s …

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP expands presence in Tamil Nadu but fails to force a major shift
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP expands presence in Tamil Nadu but fails to force a major shift

The Hindu  

In the long run, the outcome of the Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu may have tremendous significance for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s foray into the politics of the State. Possibilities ahead The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led alliance managed a sweep with 39 seats, and this ensured that the BJP remained firmly away from a clear majority in the Lok …

'Opposition Bloc Disintegrating': Modi Tears Into Congress's Claim Of Moral Victory In Polls, EVM Manipulation
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Opposition Bloc Disintegrating': Modi Tears Into Congress's Claim Of Moral Victory In Polls, EVM Manipulation

News 18  

Senior BJP leader Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the INDIA bloc parties saying the opposition tried to paint the Lok Sabha election results as a loss for the NDA, while the Congress could not even cross 100 seats after 10 years. “NDA sarkar thi, NDA sarkar hai; we have not lost even though the opposition tried to paint 2024 Lok …

BJP Faces Erosion in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan as Cultural Nationalism Loses Steam
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Faces Erosion in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan as Cultural Nationalism Loses Steam

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 06, 2024 18:28 IST - 4 MINS READ While Uttar Pradesh has been the standout State in the 2024 election, indicating the waning of the Modi ‘magic’ in the Hindi heartland, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan have also reflected the same trend in varying degrees. The BJP has achieved a clean sweep of the State’s four Lok Sabha …

AAP says it will fight Delhi assembly elections on its own, no alliance with Congress
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP says it will fight Delhi assembly elections on its own, no alliance with Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Conceding a nil to seven defeat in the parliamentary polls in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to go it alone in the Assembly polls, which are months away in the city. The AAP fought the Lok Sabha polls in alliance with the Congress as a part of INDIA bloc, with many within and outside AAP wondering …

BJP’s Lok Sabha victory sparks tripolar shift in Kerala’s polity
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP’s Lok Sabha victory sparks tripolar shift in Kerala’s polity

The Hindu  

By winning a Lok Sabha seat for the first time and securing a vote share of almost 17%, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have turned these polls into a tripolar polity in Kerala. Multiple factors may have contributed to Mr. Gopi’s victory, including his candidacy, the party’s effective campaigning using women activists, the defection of Congress leader Padmaja Venugopal …

How BJP ended Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How BJP ended Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha

Firstpost  

The saffron party’s targeted campaign, focusing on highlighting the BJD’s governance failures and presenting itself as a credible alternative, resonated with voters disillusioned with the status quo In the intricate tapestry of Indian politics, few states exhibit the kaleidoscopic shifts and strategic manoeuvres of Odisha, where recent electoral events have unfolded like a gripping political drama. Through a combination of …

'INDIA bloc will continue to fight against fascist rule of BJP led by Modi', says Mallikarjun Kharge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'INDIA bloc will continue to fight against fascist rule of BJP led by Modi', says Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results: After the I.N.D.I.A bloc meeting concluded on Wednesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people for supporting them and said that the alliance would continue to fight against the fascist rule of the BJP led by PM Modi. Kharge added, "The constituents of the I.N.D.I.A bloc thank the people of India for the overwhelming support …

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss government formation
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss government formation

New Indian Express  

The opposition leaders will deliberate on the Lok Sabha poll results and whether to bring on board the Janata Dal and Telugu Desam Party to cobble up a government. Opposition leaders, including Sharad Pawar, M K Stalin, Champai Soren, Uddhav Thackeray, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Sitaram Yechury, and D Raja are likely to attend the meeting, along with Congress leaders …

India sends the BJP a message
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India sends the BJP a message

Hindustan Times  

In 2014, after a 30-year gap, the Bharatiya Janata Party became the first party to cross the halfway mark in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats. With 36.60% of the vote, it remains the single largest party, in terms of both seats and vote share, by a distance — the Congress, with 99 seats comes second, and it won 21.20% …

Lok Sabha elections | BJP makes inroads into Kerala with maiden Lok Sabha win and significant vote share
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections | BJP makes inroads into Kerala with maiden Lok Sabha win and significant vote share

The Hindu  

By winning a Lok Sabha seat for the first time and securing a vote share of almost 17%, the Bharatiya Janata Party seemed to have turned these polls into a tri-polar polity in Kerala. Multiple factors may have contributed to Mr. Gopi’s victory, including his candidacy, the party’s effective campaigning using women activists, the defection of Congress leader Padmaja Venugopal …

Election Results 2024: Four reasons why BJP’s plan backfired in Uttar Pradesh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results 2024: Four reasons why BJP’s plan backfired in Uttar Pradesh

Times of India  

For over a decade, Sanjeev Singh has worked with various news channels as a field reporter. Ticket distribution gone wrong: The BJP’s top brass’s decision to steamroll their candidates despite opposition from locals and RSS cadre also cost them heavily on 10-15 seats. The simmering discontent of the Rajput community in western UP coupled with INDIA alliance following BJP’s strategy …

From UP, Bengal jolt for BJP to regional parties' resurgence: 10 takeaways from Lok Sabha elections
6 months, 2 weeks ago

From UP, Bengal jolt for BJP to regional parties' resurgence: 10 takeaways from Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

The Congress-led INDIA bloc's resurgence in Hindi heartland states appears to have thwarted the BJP's ambitious plan to achieve a two-third majority in the Lok Sabha. A large cutout portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is placed outside the office of Bharatiya Janata Party. More than 5% Total Seats NDA 24 44 231 299 INDIA 23 35 170 228 Others …

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