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POLITICS
| 4-minute read
Takeaways from Maharashtra polls: Congress-NCP fought to save face, BJP like there is no tomorrow
The Gandhis remained largely absent from campaigning even as Devendra Fadnavis found the full support of the Modi-Shah duo.
POLITICS
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From 1999 to 2019: This is what has changed for me in Maharashtra's bitterly contested polls
Every election had a hook. This is what makes 2019 elections so unique.
POLITICS
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What Kripashankar Singh’s exit from Congress means for the BJP
Singh made swift political switches through his career. He will take the ‘Kripashankar culture’ to destination next.
POLITICS
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BJP's 'Selfie Mantris' Enjoy Maha Floods: BJP faces criticism for its ministers' crass behaviour in the floods. Has it forgotten one fact?
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Although at the zenith of power, BJP representatives must understand politics is a cycle and public criticism moves its wheels.
POLITICS
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Sowing a different narrative: This is why, despite severe agrarian crisis, Maharashtra farmers still voted for Modi
Farmers I spoke to agreed their lives hadn't improved under the Modi govt, but they still chose BJP-Shiv Sena over others.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
Exit polls 2019: How the Congress-NCP combine gave away the game to BJP in Maharashtra
The parties failed to build on their organisational base and could never increase their vote share. The BJP, however, focused on dismantling satraps cultivated by Congress-NCP.
POLITICS
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Battle for Bhopal: Why the RSS chose the capital of 'Madhya Prant' to field Sadhvi Pragya
Madhya Pradesh has always been a laboratory for the RSS. This time though, it is trying its biggest experiment yet.
POLITICS
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Maha Trends: Who looks poised to win the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra
There is palpable anger among Muslim, Dalit and agricultural communities against BJP. But has the Congress capitalised on this? Has the Modi Wave swept again? How is Raj Thackeray impacting the polls?
POLITICS
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From development to Hindu sentiments: How Modi shifted the focus from 2014 to 2019 in Wardha
While five years back Modi spoke more about farmers and development, this time he stuck to Hindu pride and nationalism.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read