Narendra Modi is no Vajpayee: Here is why Sonia Gandhi is wrong and why BJP’s defeat in 2019 is extremely unlikely
5 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi is no Vajpayee: Here is why Sonia Gandhi is wrong and why BJP’s defeat in 2019 is extremely unlikely

Op India  

Sonia Gandhi, former Congress President and mother to the current one, in response to a question on Prime Minister Modi’s invincibility, has remarked that people assumed the Atal Bihari Vajpayee was invincible in 2004 as well but the UPA managed to secure a win. On the other hand, Narendra Modi over the past 5 years has succeeded in engineering a situation where the mainstream media is not as heavily slanted towards Congress as it used to be. The Congress party itself has undergone a remarkable shift since its victory Sonia Gandhi, for all her faults, was an extremely able president of the Congress party. The astute politician that she is, Sonia Gandhi surely knows that even if the Opposition somehow succeeds in defeating the BJP, the Congress will nowhere nearly have the power that it had back in 2004.

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Delhi Election Results: Nitish Hails BJP's Victory In Delhi, Lauds PM Modi's Leadership
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: Nitish Hails BJP's Victory In Delhi, Lauds PM Modi's Leadership

ABP News  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hailed the victory of ally BJP in the Delhi assembly polls and lauded the "able leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Heartiest congratulations for the Bharatiya Janata Party's emphatic victory in assembly polls of Delhi where the people have reposed full faith in the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The …

Delhi Elections — 'Kejriwal Icon Of Corruption', 'End Of Reign Of Allies': BJP Leaders On Historic Comeback In Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections — 'Kejriwal Icon Of Corruption', 'End Of Reign Of Allies': BJP Leaders On Historic Comeback In Delhi

ABP News  

The leaders from the ruling BJP expressed happiness over the party's landslide victory and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for the party's historic victory in the Delhi assembly polls. As the BJP headed for a big win in the Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people's power is supreme and asserted that his party will leave no stone unturned …

Arvind Kejriwal’s dual shock: Narendra Modi’s 'invincibility' and the shattered illusion of martyrdom
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal’s dual shock: Narendra Modi’s 'invincibility' and the shattered illusion of martyrdom

Firstpost  

The AAP national convener suffers a double blow as Narendra Modi’s dominance holds strong and his own martyrdom narrative falls apart Former Delhi chief minster Arvind Kejriwal and AAP national convener chose Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his primary rival quite early in his political career. The euphoria of mass support on the back of the anti-graft movement of 2011-13 …

Modi’s BJP romps to Delhi power after 27 years, in big blow to opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi’s BJP romps to Delhi power after 27 years, in big blow to opposition

Al Jazeera  

Narendra Modi’s BJP finally takes Delhi, India’s political heart, which until now has remained out of its reach. “Kejriwal is perhaps just a politician now and once that shine wears off, the core voters’ affiliation is weakened.” Delhi, where more than 33 million people live and the national capital city, New Delhi, is located, is the centre of political power …

AB Vajpayee architect of India’s transition into 21st century: PM Modi
3 months ago

AB Vajpayee architect of India’s transition into 21st century: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the architect of India’s transition into the 21st century and said the BJP stalwart ushered in reforms that set the stage for India’s economic surge, abandoning an economic philosophy which encouraged cronyism and stagnation. Modi said, “He stands tall as a statesman who continues to inspire countless people.”The prime minister said …

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?

India Today  

As some frontiersman of democracy wrote: “All political power is inherent in the people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has solidified his status as Modi’s principal adversary after the Opposition’s creditable showing in a hard-fought Lok Sabha election. AMIT SHAH, 59, UNION HOME MINISTER THE STRONGMAN Because he’s still India’s second-most powerful man—his imprint visible on every­thing that sustains the Modi …

Mallikarjun Kharge terms Modi government ‘minority’, calls BJP ‘poisonous’
7 months, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge terms Modi government ‘minority’, calls BJP ‘poisonous’

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday launched a trenchant attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government stating that the current dispensation is a ‘minority’ government that heavily relies on the support of allies, particularly Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar’s JD. They’re the two legs of this government,” he said, …

Lalu Prasad makes big claim, says Narendra Modi govt in Delhi can fall by August, ’elections can happen anytime’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lalu Prasad makes big claim, says Narendra Modi govt in Delhi can fall by August, ’elections can happen anytime’

Live Mint  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre could fall by August. The RJD chief's remark came just days after the Congress claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's legitimacy had been diminished to "one-third" and his government was on its "last legs" and could fall …

NDA government at Centre 'crippled'; opposition dealt fatal blow to BJP: Rahul Gandhi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NDA government at Centre 'crippled'; opposition dealt fatal blow to BJP: Rahul Gandhi

New Indian Express  

WAYANAD/MALAPPURAM: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the BJP-NDA government at the Centre was a "crippled" one as the opposition dealt a fatal blow to the saffron party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi also said that the people of the country have sent a clear message to the BJP and Narendra Modi and therefore, the prime …

Narendra Modi 3.0: Ministers who are not members of the Lok Sabha
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi 3.0: Ministers who are not members of the Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The Union cabinet of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government saw many new ministers being sworn in on June 9, including a few members from the Rajya Sabha and some others who either did not contest or lost the Lok Sabha elections. JP Nadda: Rajya Sabha member and national president of the BJP, Nadda was inducted into Modi 3.0 Cabinet …

Election Results highlights: BJP likely to pick Odisha CM after Modi's oath
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results highlights: BJP likely to pick Odisha CM after Modi's oath

Hindustan Times  

Election Results 2024 highlights: Narendra Modi has been elected as the NDA Parliamentary leader after a meeting of the alliance's newly elected MPs was held in the Parliament's central hall. Modi later met veteran BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at their residences. Additionally, top officials from Delhi Police conducted a thorough security review at Rashtrapati Bhavan …

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9

Hindustan Times  

Election Results highlights: The newly elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA met today and elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. After being elected as leader of NDA alliance, Narendra Modi met veteran BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at their respective …

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9

Hindustan Times  

Election Results highlights: The newly elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA met today and elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. After being elected as leader of NDA alliance, Narendra Modi met veteran BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at their respective …

NDA leaders elect PM Modi as their leader, prep for third term
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NDA leaders elect PM Modi as their leader, prep for third term

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The 15-party National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday named Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the leader of the alliance for a third straight term, starting the process for the formation of a new government under his leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President J P Nadda, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, JD chief Nitish Kumar and other leaders …

PM Narendra Modi's first reaction to Lok Sabha election results: ‘Historical feat…’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi's first reaction to Lok Sabha election results: ‘Historical feat…’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, June 4, people have placed their faith in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance for a third time in the Lok Sabha elections and that he would continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling their aspirations. Reacting to the general election results 2024 for the first time …

India elections: Who is Narendra Modi? The Indian leader set to become prime minister for third time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India elections: Who is Narendra Modi? The Indian leader set to become prime minister for third time

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 A decade in power and …

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results

Al Jazeera  

India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed election victory for his party and its allies on Tuesday, but the opposition said they had “punished” the governing party to confound predictions and reduce their parliamentary majority. Commentators and exit polls had projected an overwhelming victory for Modi, whose campaign wooed the Hindu majority to the worry of the country’s 200-million-plus …

'India has voted': PM Narendra Modi's 'thank you' note amid prediction of landslide BJP win
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'India has voted': PM Narendra Modi's 'thank you' note amid prediction of landslide BJP win

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked voters for their active participation in the Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah PM Modi also thanked women and youths for taking part in the democratic process. If exit polls prove to be right on June 4, this will be the Bharatiya Janata Party's biggest victory …

Maharajganj: Uphill task for Cong’s young turk against six-time BJP MP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharajganj: Uphill task for Cong’s young turk against six-time BJP MP

Hindustan Times  

MAHARAJGANJ: In the electoral battle in Maharajganj, where Kurmi votes hold the key, six-time MP and union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary is once again in the fray, taking on Congress candidate Virendra Chaudhary, who is a first-time MLA from Pharenda. Virendra faces an uphill task as he is pitted against a candidate who secured more votes than …

'Adani-Ambani to khatakhat...I can make PM Modi say anything': Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli
10 months, 1 week ago

'Adani-Ambani to khatakhat...I can make PM Modi say anything': Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Raebareli, the second seat that he is contesting from in the Lok Sabha election 2024, said he has the power to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi say anything. I can give it in writing that Narendra Modi will not remain the prime minister on June 4," Rahul Gandhi said. The Lok Sabha campaign in Raebareli where …

Kejriwal's big prediction on Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal election results
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal's big prediction on Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal election results

Hindustan Times  

BJP's number of seats will come down in Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said in his roadshows in the Capital on Saturday -- a day after he came out of Tihar on interim bail to campaign for the election. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at a roadshow in Mehrauli with …

Narendra Modi wants 400 seats in India's election. But to do it, he'll have to venture to the sceptical south
11 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi wants 400 seats in India's election. But to do it, he'll have to venture to the sceptical south

ABC  

Earlier this year, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an ambitious prediction in parliament: That his Bhartiya Janata Party and its allies would win 400 out of 543 parliamentary seats. In the last election in 2019, BJP commanded a strong parliamentary majority by winning 303 seats, largely through support in India's central and northern states. Venturing into the sceptical south …

Narendra Modi’s economy isn’t booming for India’s unemployed youth. So, why is his party favoured to win another election?
1 year ago

Narendra Modi’s economy isn’t booming for India’s unemployed youth. So, why is his party favoured to win another election?

New Indian Express  

Ian Hall, Griffith University India will soon hold the biggest election ever conducted, starting on April 19 and running through early June. The result is not a foregone conclusion, but most analysts expect Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party to win another five years in office. After a decade in power, the opinion polls suggest Modi is still well regarded by …

Five reasons why Modi's BJP should not take 2024 election victory as foregone
1 year, 2 months ago

Five reasons why Modi's BJP should not take 2024 election victory as foregone

Firstpost  

Every time a buoyant BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to elections, a reference to the party’s 2004 ‘India Shining’ debacle comes up. The BJP of 2004 under Atal Bihari Vajpayee lacked the aggression and electoral determination of the Modi establishment, had failed to grow the organisation in uncharted areas, and was heavily dependent on coalition partners like Chandrababu …

No alternative to PM Modi in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Ajit Pawar
1 year, 3 months ago

No alternative to PM Modi in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Ajit Pawar

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said that there is no alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country at present for the post of the top office in the 2024 general elections. Pawar’s remarks came in response to a question on the Opposition’s intentions to challenge PM Modi’s leadership in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. But …

Victory in MP, Rajasthan, C’garh due to team spirit: Modi tells party lawmakers
1 year, 3 months ago

Victory in MP, Rajasthan, C’garh due to team spirit: Modi tells party lawmakers

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dubbed the recent victory of the BJP in three states as a result of team spirit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressing lawmakers at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s parliamentary party meeting on Thursday, Modi shared credit for the mandate that the party won with party colleagues and is learnt to have said that …

Congress failed in front of Modi's guarantees: Vasundhara's praise for PM ahead of Rajasthan CM pick
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress failed in front of Modi's guarantees: Vasundhara's praise for PM ahead of Rajasthan CM pick

India TV News  

As the Bharatiya Janata Party is yet to announce its CM pick for Rajasthan, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has praised PM Modi after Assembly election results in three states saying the false promises made by the Congress party failed in front of Prime Minister's guarantees. Vasundhara Raje's praise for the Prime Minister has come as the BJP is yet …

View: Why BJP is a formidable challenge for Opposition in 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

View: Why BJP is a formidable challenge for Opposition in 2024

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hindsight may be 20/20 but the exit polls conducted by various TV channels after recently concluded Assembly elections show wide variance, sometimes totally off the mark, and are akin to predictions made by astrologers to believers of destiny and fate in Bharat. A closer look at the past exit polls of Assembly elections to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and …

'Despite personal loss, he still…': PM Modi's big praise for BJP chief Nadda
1 year, 3 months ago

'Despite personal loss, he still…': PM Modi's big praise for BJP chief Nadda

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded BJP President JP Nadda for his leadership and dedication, which contributed to the party's sweeping victories in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. Despite experiencing a personal loss, Nadda played a pivotal role in the elections, PM Modi said during a victory rally at the BJP headquarters. Nadda, addressing the crowd, reciprocated the praise and credited …

Rajasthan election results: Vasundhara Raje credits PM Modi for BJP’s performance
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan election results: Vasundhara Raje credits PM Modi for BJP’s performance

Hindustan Times  

Former Rajasthan chief minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vasundhara Raje credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the party’s lead in the counting of assembly election votes. Addressing the media on BJP’s lead in the state, Raje said, “This victory is of the mantra of ‘Sabka saath, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas’ given by PM Modi. Most importantly, it’s …

‘People rejected Cong’s misrule': Vasundhara Raje credits PM Modi for BJP's win in Raj
1 year, 3 months ago

‘People rejected Cong’s misrule': Vasundhara Raje credits PM Modi for BJP's win in Raj

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vasundhara Raje on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda for the stellar performance of the saffron party in Rajasthan. "On party's lead in Rajasthan, BJP leader Vasundhara Raje Scindia says, “This victory is of the mantra of 'Sabka saath, sabka vishwas and sabka prayaas' …

Vasundhara Raje on Rajasthan election win: 'This is the victory of guarantee given by PM Modi'
1 year, 3 months ago

Vasundhara Raje on Rajasthan election win: 'This is the victory of guarantee given by PM Modi'

India TV News  

Former Rajasthan chief minister and senior BJP leader Vasundhara Raje credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and development for party's victory. Vasundhara Raje also defeated Congress candidate Ramlal Chouhan by 53,193 votes in Jhalrapatan. On party's lead in Rajasthan, BJP leader Vasundhara Raje Scindia says, "This victory is of the mantra of 'Sabka saath, sabka vishwas and sabka prayaas' given …

9 Yrs, 3 Months & 6 Days Later, Brand Modi is Going Strong, Keeping Pro-Incumbency Alive - News18
1 year, 6 months ago

9 Yrs, 3 Months & 6 Days Later, Brand Modi is Going Strong, Keeping Pro-Incumbency Alive - News18

News 18  

It was May 26, 2014. In spite of Congress’ regular press conferences and Rahul Gandhi making it the sole poll issue, election results showed that India stood by the goodwill of Narendra Modi. As of this Friday, it has been exactly nine years, three months, and six days since he took oath as India’s prime minister but PM Modi still …

3 key hurdles will define Rahul’s future in politics
1 year, 7 months ago

3 key hurdles will define Rahul’s future in politics

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi made a comeback in Parliament this week with a speech during a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government. Notwithstanding the content and structure of Gandhi’s speech, what does his return mean for emerging politics; especially when the opposition is making its first serious attempt to present a united front against the BJP government? The Congress’s devastating losses …

May, PMs & 2014: How Modi's Rise To Power Marked The End of 'Nehruvian India’
1 year, 9 months ago

May, PMs & 2014: How Modi's Rise To Power Marked The End of 'Nehruvian India’

The Quint  

First, the authors would like to use electoral data to dispel a myth revolving around Narendra Modi both among his critics and fans: that he is a towering colossus in the Indian political landscape the way Nehru and Indira Gandhi were. Yet, his electoral track record is not too great compared to that of India’s first prime minister. The Congress …

INTERVIEW | Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’
1 year, 10 months ago

INTERVIEW | Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’

The Hindu  

In his first interview after becoming Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah says the Karnataka election result is an indicator for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. In the Lok Sabha election of 2019, the BJP won more than 50 per cent of the votes from Karnataka, but in next year’s election, their vote share will decline substantially because Modi’s popularity is declining. “Communal …

Does Opposition's derogatory remarks against PM Modi benefit BJP in winning elections?
2 years ago

Does Opposition's derogatory remarks against PM Modi benefit BJP in winning elections?

India Today  

After the results of three northeastern states - Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya - were declared on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bharatiya Janata Party workers in his victory speech at party headquarters in New Delhi. #WATCH | Some people who have been rejected by the country are immersed in sadness and are now saying 'Modi teri kabar khudegi' but …

Congress Needs Tutelage on Respecting Revered Icons - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress Needs Tutelage on Respecting Revered Icons - News18

News 18  

The business of scoring self-goals—palpably—appears to be the Indian National Congress’ favourite pastime hobby under Rahul Gandhi’s stewardship. This time, a day after the Congress party announced Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the memorial of former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Congress leader Gaurav Pandhi referred to the Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart, whose 98th birth anniversary was celebrated on …

What the election verdict means for 6 key leaders
2 years, 3 months ago

What the election verdict means for 6 key leaders

Hindustan Times  

Narendra Modi While the BJP retained Gujarat with 156 seats, the Congress won Himachal Pradesh with 40 seats. But in these elections, Modi not only beat his own record but also led the BJP to the second highest vote share and highest seat tally in Gujarat’s electoral history. Amit Shah In 1987, Amit Shah first met Narendra Modi and assisted …

DC Edit | As Modi magic blooms, BJP sets new record in Gujarat
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | As Modi magic blooms, BJP sets new record in Gujarat

Deccan Chronicle  

The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party would not be a bad fit as Nike’s brand ambassador, because they, incredibly, just did it. For a seventh consecutive time, the BJP won the Assembly elections in Gujarat, variously described as Hindutva’s crucible and lab to one of India’s most developed and industrially progressive states. If being the seventh consecutive victory …

Mallikarjun Kharge Speaking the Language of the Gandhis, Says JP Nadda - News18
2 years, 3 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge Speaking the Language of the Gandhis, Says JP Nadda - News18

News 18  

The national president of the BJP, JP Nadda hit out at the Congress for making personal attacks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the day he took charge. He said the party’s senior leader Rahul Gandhi and former president Sonia Gandhi were unable to stomach the fact that a common man could be prime minister. Referring to Mallikarjun Kharge’s statement …

Plain Speak: Why the Opposition Fails To Beat Narendra Modi, His Ideas
2 years, 6 months ago

Plain Speak: Why the Opposition Fails To Beat Narendra Modi, His Ideas

News 18  

The reason Narendra Modi is genuinely loved by the average people on the street is not so much because people believe he has done more than any other PM, but because he taps into their aspirations through the power of ideas. From his very first Independence Day speech, which set forth the ambitious plan of ‘Swachh Bharat’ that included the …

can the congress pose a serious challenge to the bjp in 2024
2 years, 8 months ago

can the congress pose a serious challenge to the bjp in 2024

The Hindu  

In its 137 years of existence, the Congress has dominated Indian history, but never looked more sidelined than it does today. Explained | The Congress party’s internal administration A diminishing footprint Till Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, no non-Congress Prime Minister had ever completed a full term in office. In the BJP, the Congress …

The new trinity: How Yogi, Himanta and Fadnavis are shaping the course of ‘modified’ BJP
2 years, 9 months ago

The new trinity: How Yogi, Himanta and Fadnavis are shaping the course of ‘modified’ BJP

Firstpost  

The year 2014 changed Indian politics forever. The BJP triumphed in the general elections, but carefully hidden a layer below the electoral mandate was the triumph of a particular brand of politics within the party. The North East was the Congress party’s last fortress, since after 2009 it had been the only part of the country where the Congress state …

India’s Presidents: Is the Post Really Relevant If ‘Strong’ PMs Have all Power?
2 years, 9 months ago

India’s Presidents: Is the Post Really Relevant If ‘Strong’ PMs Have all Power?

The Quint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most domineering figure in the Central government currently. It has also become evident that the other members of the Union Cabinet do not have a voice of their own, and they speak not on behalf of the government but on behalf of Prime Minister Modi. This is reflected in the statements of all the …

India’s Sonia Gandhi hospitalised with COVID issues
2 years, 9 months ago

India’s Sonia Gandhi hospitalised with COVID issues

Al Jazeera  

Italian-born Gandhi, widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, is the longest-serving president of the Congress party. The leader of India’s main opposition party, Sonia Gandhi, has been admitted to hospital in New Delhi with health issues related to COVID-19. Italian-born Gandhi, the widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, is the longest-serving president of the Congress Party, which ruled …

It’s a Democracy, Anybody Can Contest Polls, But BJP is Confident About Winning Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel
2 years, 11 months ago

It’s a Democracy, Anybody Can Contest Polls, But BJP is Confident About Winning Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel

News 18  

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s road show in Gujarat on March 12, the BJP has sounded the poll bugle, and the party’s top leadership has already been touring the state. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel spoke to News18 on the upcoming state assembly election and pressure to outperform in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister …

PM Modi has 'tremendous vigour': Shashi Tharoor credits him for Uttar Pradesh win
3 years ago

PM Modi has 'tremendous vigour': Shashi Tharoor credits him for Uttar Pradesh win

India TV News  

Highlights Tharoor said that PM Modi has done some works which are very impressive, especially politically Tharoor addedthat he was surprised over political analysts describing the UP results as a 'foregone The BJP under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath retained power in Uttar Pradesh, winning 255 seats Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling him a …

Narendra Modi is top leader of country and BJP, says Sanjay Raut
3 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi is top leader of country and BJP, says Sanjay Raut

India Today  

Days after the one-on-one meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said Modi is the top leader of the country and the BJP. The BJP owes its success to Narendra Modi in the last seven years and currently, he is the top leader of the country …

How Narendra Modi has moved away from Atal Bihari Vajpayee | OPINION
3 years, 9 months ago

How Narendra Modi has moved away from Atal Bihari Vajpayee | OPINION

India Today  

"The tragic paradox of the electoral route to authoritarianism is that democracy's assassins use the very institutions of democracy -- gradually, subtly, and even legally -- to kill it" -- Steven Levitsky As the Modi-led BJP government completes seven years of being in absolute power, it is worth remembering how a former chief minister, before he went on to become …

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