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Opinion | Scindia's Ghost Is Haunting Congress Again - This Time In Karnataka
As Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stakes his claim to the top post, the party's high command is walking a tightrope, acutely aware that one misstep could lead to a repeat of the catastrophic loss it suffered in Madhya Pradesh in 2020.
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Opinion | No, RJD Didn't Face A 'Conspiracy'. Here's The Math Behind Its Rout
Rather than pointing to electoral manipulation, the numbers reveal a party that spread its resources too thin, may have contested more seats than its support base could sustain.
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Opinion | What Went Wrong For Prashant Kishor? 'Arrogance', Among Other Things
The 2024 Bihar polls may have been a false start for the Jan Suraaj, but whether it becomes a footnote in Bihar's political history or the foundation for a future force will depend entirely on how its leadership responds to this poll result.
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Opinion | Dear Delhi Pollsters, Please Stop Writing Nitish Kumar Off Every Election
The JD(U)'s tally of more than 80 seats reaffirms what analysts often forget: Nitish's electoral machine, and the social coalitions it rests on, do not wither simply because poll pundits in Delhi want a new plotline.
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Opinion | Why Bihar Saw Highest Gap In Male-Female Turnout In Phase 1 Voting
According to reports, the female turnout this time was 69.04%, significantly higher than the male turnout of 61.56%. This gap of 7.5 percentage points underlines a unique reality of Bihar.
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Opinion | Tejashwi Yadav Could Be Bihar's Future - Or Opposition's Greatest Mistake. Here's Why
The Mahagathbandhan is navigating two political realities. On one hand, modern electoral politics demands clear leadership projection. On the other hand, Bihar's complex social fabric means explicit projections can trigger unintended consequences.
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Opinion | One In Five Voters...: The 'Silent Force' That Will Be Bihar's Kingmaker This Time
With 20% of the population and concentrated influence in over 80 constituencies, the SCs hold the key to power. Whichever alliance addresses their aspirations - both symbolically and substantively - will likely form the next government in Patna.
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Opinion | Not Nitish, Not Tejashwi - These 11 Forces Will Decide Bihar's Fate
Multiple alliances, shifting voter demographics, welfare schemes, caste calculations, and the emergence of new political players have created a multifaceted contest where traditional voting patterns may no longer hold.
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Opinion | Nitish Kumar Is Still The 'X' Factor In Bihar - And NDA Knows It
His brand value has certainly depreciated, his party has weakened, and political fatigue has set in. Yet, he retains crucial vote banks, a relatively clean image, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fragmented electoral landscape.
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Opinion | Karnataka Caste Survey Highlights Risks of Rahul's Woo OBC Strategy
Political analysts have questioned the timing of the survey, suggesting that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's real intent may be to weaken the bargaining power of influential community leaders within the Congress.
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Opinion | Implosion Or Rebellion? A Post-Nitish JD(U) Will Not Be Pretty
If Nishant is announced as a successor, he could face opposition from senior leaders in the party. If he is not, though, the party might implode.
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Opinion | Can Congress Ever Return In Gujarat? It Needs To Do These 3 Things
The Congress brass can't escape full responsibility for the party's sorry state. Even after its stellar performance in the 2017 elections, it ended up losing young firebrand leaders like Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor to the BJP.
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Opinion | Has Mayawati Given Up Completely?
Once a formidable figure in Uttar Pradeshs politics, Mayawati, today struggling to remain relevant, has accelerated the existential crisis facing her Bahujan Samaj Party.
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Opinion | Nitish And BJP: Will Bihar See A Maharashtra 'Rerun'?
While all the seven ministers belong to the BJP, highlighting its heft in the alliance, a big question mark hangs over whether the party will contest the polls with Nitish Kumar as its CM face, or whether it pull an 'Eknath Shinde' post-poll.
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Opinion | Union Budget: Keeping The Kingmakers Happy
The middle class, which accounts for about 31% of India's population and makes up a core support block of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was beginning to feel discontented due to the huge tax burden on it.
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Opinion | Why Over Half Of All Income Tax Filings In India Are Zero-Tax
In terms of value, 84% of corporate filers contributed almost nothing to the total corporate tax collections of Rs. 7.16 lakh crore in the assessment year 2023-24.
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Opinion | AAP vs BJP: Who Will Charm Delhi's Middle Class?
The AAP's middle-class manifesto is an attempt not just to attack the BJP but also to position itself as a national party representing India's middle class.
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Opinion | Does The BJP Need Congress's Help In Delhi?
This election is unique in that the BJP is hoping for the Congress to perform well. The better the Congress does, the worse the AAP will fare in terms of vote share, given the complementary nature of their voter bases.
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Opinion | This Is How Much Tax India's Middle Class Really Pays
The middle class has long been treated as a cash cow by successive governments, and there is a growing demand for fair treatment.
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Opinion | Is 'Soft Hindutva' Helping AAP?
The AAP realises that it is at risk of losing support among labharthis and Delhiites at large. Which is why it is trying to deflect attention towards Hindutva.
