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Breaking Views | 5.02 minutes watch-minute read
Despite his blockbuster entry into Indian politics, the Aam Aadmi Party leader battles on for political relevance beyond Delhi.
Having a minimum educational qualification for contesting local body polls was problematic. It is a welcome move that Rajasthan's new Congress government has reversed this BJP policy.
Despite hard factors influencing choices, the Indian electorate has surprised poll analysts multiple times. This time too, we should be prepared.
Priyanka's litmus test would be in whether she can move beyond the optics now and step up the game.
Rahul Gandhi walked alone, even as his party felt dejected and hopeless. And he didn't stop until his party workers and people were inspired to join him.
With the BJP facing strong challenges, Ravi Shankar Prasad's statement, that the Ayodhya case must be heard without delay, sounds more like a plea for help than a mere observation.
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RIGHT Foot Forward | 8-minute read
Facing anti-incumbency and time lags on key development projects, a unified Opposition is only adding to the leader's troubles. Their strategy is two-pronged: Consolidate all anti-BJP votes. And destroy Modi's own credibility.
Taking a leaf from the PM's game plan of strategic alliances, the opposition may spring a major surprise in 2019.
The BJP knows it is facing an uphill task in 2019 and desperately needs a new carrot to dangle in front of its supporters.
In five of the past six Bihar elections, those who won – including BJP, RJD, and Congress – invariably had the JD(U) leader as their alliance partner.