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Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections
Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important…
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BJP’s ‘India Shining’ poll drive failed so was ‘Chowkidar chor hai’ of Congress; what slogan will work in Poll ’24?
It is election season in 64 countries, such as India, the US, the UK and the European Union. Political advertising is increasing worldwide. Political parties and candidates often use negative campaigns to…
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Congress is on the weak wicket; to win the polls it must show an alternate strategy
Who will win the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? The election scene has become clear after the Chief Election Commissioner announced the poll schedule last week. They will begin next month and end…
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Election 2024: Govt must prioritise political transparency, accountability, ethical behaviour
The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, has announced the 18th Lok Sabha election schedule, starting in April. He has identified four major problems that affect India’s free and fair elections. These are…
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Who will be the next President of the United States?
Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the current and former Presidents, are competing for the White House. They won most of the seats in the Super Tuesday primary. This is the first time…
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Trump tells Biden, “Joe you’re fired! Get out”; Biden remains unshaken
On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump’s win over his challenger, Nikki Haley, intensified the American presidential election race. With this win, Trump is moving toward a clear path to the Republican nomination.…
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Taxpayers have right to know where political parties get their funding
Indian elections are intricate and complex events that involve millions of voters and multiple political parties. These parties rely heavily on contributions from individuals and corporations to finance their campaigns, as funding…
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New political outfit appears on Tamil Nadu horizon; will star politician Vijay shine?
Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay launched his political party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, last week. He declared that his party will only contest the 2026 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, not the 2024 Lok…
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Focus on Jharkhand: Broad electoral reforms, state funding for polls could provide political stability
Jharkhand has been going through political unrest since its establishment in 2000. Therefore, it is no surprise that it is facing yet another crisis. The State had a tumultuous political history. It…
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Thanks to Nitish Kumar, ‘Aaya Ram Gaya Ram’ has a new avatar—‘Palti Ram’
On Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar threw a bombshell by leaving the ruling Mahagathbandhan in Bihar and returning to the N.D.A. coalition. He also quit the opposition coalition which he had…
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Rahul Gandhi must create new narrative to keep the Cong leadership together
Is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s judgement coming under scrutiny? The critics wonder whether he promoted aides who ultimately betrayed him and the Congress. The recent departure of former minister Milind Deora has…
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Congress faces difficult task of seat sharing with allies
Congress Party’s responsibilities have increased with the decision of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc Opposition coalition to name Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge as the President. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined the post…
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South India is still far away from BJP which dominates the North
Can the enormous popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi help the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieve electoral success in the southern states? The Party is seeking to gain more voters in the…
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Ram Temple story is more political than religious
The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all dressed up for the inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is fulfilling a longstanding dream of…
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Public is appalled at the suspension of 146 MPs; action has united the opposition
The recent security breach in Parliament has severe political, electoral, and legislative implications. The resultant unprecedented suspension of 146 has now united the Opposition Coalition. Lok Sabha witnessed two intruders jumping from…