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POLITICS
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End of an era in Dravidian politics - What's next for DMK and Tamil Nadu?
It’s in the nature of politics to throw up surprises and leaders out of nowhere.
POLITICS
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To counter BJP's Hindutva, Rahul Gandhi and Congress can't evade the 'ideological' debate
If 2014 was more about 'Vikas' than Hindutva, 2019 is likely to be a communally charged election with worse in store.
POLITICS
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The BJP is blasting Shashi Tharoor over 'Hindu Pakistan' remark, but why has the Congress abandoned him?
The party should have used his remarks to attack the BJP’s ideology.
POLITICS
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Why the crisis in Delhi is of Arvind Kejriwal's own making
The chief minister failed in taking his bureaucracy along and instilling confidence in them after the alleged assault on chief secretary Anshu Prakash.
POLITICS
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How Pranab Mukherjee undermined Congress’ fight against RSS
The former president's speech was neither sharp, nor intended to rub his hosts the wrong way.
POLITICS
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How Kairana by-poll result could be a bellwether for 2019 Lok Sabha elections
This result might also force the BJP for a rethink on advancing the general elections.
POLITICS
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How the heat over EVM malfunctioning kept rising in Kairana
Opposition and others are still wondering how EVMs could malfunction because of heat at 7am when the temperature is less than 30 degrees.
POLITICS
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How the Chengannur by-election numbers stack up
Whether Congress can wrest back their bastion or CPI(M) manages to retain it or BJP pulls off a surprise win will be known only on May 31.
POLITICS
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What Opposition parties really need to do to take on the might of Modi ahead of 2019
For the Opposition to succeed, it's imperative they come up with a positive agenda rather than launch a negative campaign against the prime minister.
POLITICS
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