Only the verdict on May 23 will determine whether actor Sunny Deol’s Punjab sojourn was more than just a photo opportunity.

Not so ‘Sunny’ for Deol in Gurdaspur

Personalities

While this is the first time a Lok Sabha poll has been cancelled on account of cash seizures, Tamil Nadu has often seen Assembly polls cancelled on the same charge.

Vellore Cancelled: Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore cancelled after cash seizure

Issues

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections are going to be no cakewalk for the saffron party in Tamil Nadu — a state that wears anti-Modi sentiments on its sleeve. Here's a look at where the BJP, and its challengers, stand.

Lok Sabha 2019: BJP and its Dravidian dilemma

Area-Wise

Britain’s treatment of Nirav Modi will be telling regarding how it views its relationship with India. This becomes even more interesting with Vijay Mallya still in London.

Nirav Modi’s much-anticipated arrest: A medley of international politico-legal power play

With All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam sorting an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Pattali Makkal Katchi for the Lok Sabha elections in TN, the combine could translate into votes for both the 'outsider' and the 'incumbent'.

The BJP-AIADMK tie-up: Will the national party finally make inroads into the southern bastion?

Recently, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati refused to accommodate the Congress in the Mahagathbandhan in Uttar Pradesh.

Lok Sabha 2019 polls: Why regional parties are distancing themselves from the Congress

From Akhilesh-Mayawati to Mamata and AAP, why are state players suddenly giving Congress the cold shoulder?

Both the parties need to grapple with potential blind spots ahead of the crucial elections.

What the BJP and Congress can do to emerge victorious in Lok Sabha polls 2019

How toxic is the air quality of Indian political atmosphere right now?

From Modi to Rahul: The Air Quality Index of the Indian political atmosphere is getting murkier by the day

Both the Modi government and the Opposition are equally guilty of muddying the waters. Those struggling for a clear picture are the people who will vote.

Lancet backs Modicare: Here's a study of the reputed health journal's study to find out the truth

Lancet backs Modicare: The only person who should be happy about this report is Rahul Gandhi

Finally, it needed a medical journal to acknowledge that the Congress president is giving a tough fight to PM Modi in the run-up to 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

If the BJP leader wants to forge his own legacy, he must make the republic of hope the reality for all Indians and the republic of fear a fantasy for those who see fear lurk everywhere and hope nowhere.

Lok Sabha polls 2019