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The writer is a senior journalist and political analyst based in Lucknow.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read
A Hindutva Tadka: How Yogi Adityanath added a dash of heated Hindutva to PM Modi's campaign
If religion rode over caste in Uttar Pradesh, it was Yogi’s doing. His success has only strengthened his personal political bastion now.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
White Elephant, Punctured Bike: How Uttar Pradesh voters jolted the Gathbandhan and the Congress hard
Not only does the gathbandhan stand decimated in Uttar Pradesh, but the Congress has also suffered its worst defeat here. That's despite the starry addition of Priyanka Gandhi.
POLITICS
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I, Me, Modi: Why Narendra Modi made Lok Sabha 2019 all about the Nehru-Gandhi family, Pakistan and himself
Has Narendra Modi's key strategy been self-glorification, combined with the vilification of Pakistan and the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty?
POLITICS
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In Vajpayee's Footsteps: Why Rajnath Singh is striking a chord in Lucknow, just like a former BJP leader
Singh is reaching out to every section of society, including Muslims, despite knowing he stands a very easy chance at winning.
POLITICS
| 7-minute read
Bright Spark: Why Priyanka Gandhi could herald the revival of Congress’ traditional vote base in Uttar Pradesh
From communication to charisma and confidence, Priyanka has it all. Her arrival has rejuvenated the UP Congress and unsettled the saffron ranks.
POLITICS
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Mandal vs Kamandal 2.0: How the SP-BSP alliance has challenged the BJP, again
The SP-BSP together have shown BJP defeat in earlier times. But what will happen to the Muslim vote in the face of this alliance? Will the Congress be a surprise beneficiary?
POLITICS
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Can a CBI crackdown on 'corruption' in Akhilesh Yadav's regime prevent an SP-BSP tie-up in UP?
The CBI allegedly being used to settle political scores surprises few. But the question many are asking is, is the target Akhilesh, but the message for Mayawati?
POLITICS
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Bulandshahr violence: As new 'key accused' keep emerging, is someone shielding the real culprits?
The investigation of a riot and the murder of a police official has disgorged various so-called conspirators and killers. We won't be surprised if the narrative comes up with more new names, and perhaps, less truth.
POLITICS
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Why so mean? Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati's purported seat sharing looks unfair to Rahul Gandhi's Congress
The SP-BSP combine can't judge the Congress on its 2014 tally, and their own selves on earlier, better records.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read