2019 general elections
The Game of Change: Stormy days lie ahead
This isn’t how the BJP’s spin masters and pundits will frame the narrative in the coming days.
The electorate chose the lesser of two evils
Indira Gandhi had her greatest electoral triumph in 1971 because she was able to highlight the good she had done.
For NDA, 2019 polls won’t be an easy ride now
Regional satraps like Mamata and Akhilesh will now have to accept Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the ‘Mahagathbandhan’.
Worst electoral setbacks since 2014: Assembly losses make road ahead bumpier for BJP
This is first since Modi led his party to its first majority govt at Centre in 2014 that Congress has got better of BJP in direct contest.
BJP aims for 80-0 sweep on UP Lok Sabha seats
The 10 seats held by Opposition parties include the seven which the BJP failed to win in 2014 and three it lost in recent by-elections.
RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha defers plan to quit NDA
Kushwaha is considered a strong Koeri leader with the backing of around 10 per cent voters in Bihar.
Road to 2019 is fraught with possibilities
Jyotiraditya Scindia and Kamal Nath have largely been confined within their regions and limitations.
New CEC Sunil Arora says LS election work has begun
A 1980-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, Mr Arora has also worked in finance and textiles ministries and Planning Commission.
Why religion in politics?
In retaliation, the BJP mocks him for his claims of gotra and his temple visits.
Congress considers surname as a 'political brand', says Arun Jaitley
Jaitley said BJP will accept challenge if Cong wants it to be between PM, son of lesser-known parents and Rahul, known for his parentage.