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The Dimming Of Democracy's Carnival: From Bihar 1995 To Bihar 2025
There was a time when elections in Bihar were not fought - they were celebrated. The year was 1995. I had just returned from California to do a survey of Bihar assembly elections along with the CSDS. I travelled all over the state.
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Lalu Yadav's Daughter Unfollows Him, Brother Tejashwi On Social Media Ahead Of Polls
The rift within Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Yadavs family continues to make headlines ahead of the assembly polls in Bihar, when it is essential for the Opposition parties to show a united front.
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Tej Pratap Yadav's "Sudarshan Chakra" Warning Amid Row Over Sister's Post
Amid the suspense over a social media post by Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya, her brother and the RJD patriarch's elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, has said anyone who insults his sisters would suffer the "Sudarshan Chakra" of Lord Krishna.
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PMK Founder S Ramadoss Expels Son Anbumani From Party Months Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls
In what could further weaken the NDA in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss on Thursday expelled his son.
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Congress' Post On Bihar, Bidis Sparks Row, BJP Calls It "Insult To Entire State"
In a now-deleted post on X, the Congress said that "Bidis and Bihar start with B" and "cannot be considered a sin anymore", referring to the GST cut on the tobacco product.
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Bihar's Woman Voter: Nitish Kumar's Silent Weapon, And NDA's Fresh Outreach
Elections in India are not won or lost just in political rallies, manifestos and social media chatter. At homes, kitchens and offices, a silent voter base discusses its choices and priorities in the run-up to polling day
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Trump Vows To Change How Polls Are Run. He Doesn't Have Constitutional Power
Donald Trump pledged on social media that he would do away with both mail voting, which remains popular and is used by about 1/3rd of all voters, and voting machines, some form of which are used in almost all of the country's election jurisdictions.
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Supreme Court's Aadhaar Option For Those Struck Off Bihar's Voter List
In a significant development in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, the Supreme Court today said that those whose names have been struck off the state's voter lists can submit their Aadhaar cards to challenge this deletion
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Japan's Far Right Sanseito Party Makes Big Gains In Upper House Election
Japan's far-right populist Sanseito party was one of the biggest winners in the weekend's upper house election, attracting many voters with its "Japanese First" platform.
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Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro's Home Raided, Ordered To Wear Ankle Monitor
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, authorities said on Friday, in a move he described as "a supreme humiliation."
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Zohran Mamdani's 2020 Post Showing Middle Finger To Columbus Statue Sparks Outrage
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayoral candidate has been caught up in a storm's eye after an old social media post of him showing the middle finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria resurfaced online.
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"Eat 5 Star, Do Nothing": DMK Mocks Palaniswami On World Chocolate Day
In a sharp political jibe, the DMK on Monday took aim at AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami through a satirical social media post captioned, "Eat 5 Star, Do Nothing."
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Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Has A New Social Media Strategy To Counter Critics
From official trips abroad to meetings with political parties that are putting pressure on him to hold elections, Muhammad Yunus finds himself increasingly cornered as he runs a government without a political mandate derived from free and fair polls.
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Leo XIV's First Instagram Post From Official Pope Account. What He Said
Pope Leo XIV borrowed words from his first public address at the Urbi et Orbi after his election on May 8, and wrote: "Peace be with you all!"
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Singapore Election 2025: Candidates Showcase Musical Prowess
A curious election campaign trend has emerged in Singapore as the country gears up for its May 3 poll: candidates showcasing their musical chops, or lack of talent, on social media clips.
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The Dimming Of Democracy's Carnival: From Bihar 1995 To Bihar 2025
There was a time when elections in Bihar were not fought - they were celebrated. The year was 1995. I had just returned from California to do a survey of Bihar assembly elections along with the CSDS. I travelled all over the state.
-
Lalu Yadav's Daughter Unfollows Him, Brother Tejashwi On Social Media Ahead Of Polls
The rift within Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Yadavs family continues to make headlines ahead of the assembly polls in Bihar, when it is essential for the Opposition parties to show a united front.
-
Tej Pratap Yadav's "Sudarshan Chakra" Warning Amid Row Over Sister's Post
Amid the suspense over a social media post by Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya, her brother and the RJD patriarch's elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, has said anyone who insults his sisters would suffer the "Sudarshan Chakra" of Lord Krishna.
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PMK Founder S Ramadoss Expels Son Anbumani From Party Months Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls
In what could further weaken the NDA in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss on Thursday expelled his son.
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Congress' Post On Bihar, Bidis Sparks Row, BJP Calls It "Insult To Entire State"
In a now-deleted post on X, the Congress said that "Bidis and Bihar start with B" and "cannot be considered a sin anymore", referring to the GST cut on the tobacco product.
-
Bihar's Woman Voter: Nitish Kumar's Silent Weapon, And NDA's Fresh Outreach
Elections in India are not won or lost just in political rallies, manifestos and social media chatter. At homes, kitchens and offices, a silent voter base discusses its choices and priorities in the run-up to polling day
-
Trump Vows To Change How Polls Are Run. He Doesn't Have Constitutional Power
Donald Trump pledged on social media that he would do away with both mail voting, which remains popular and is used by about 1/3rd of all voters, and voting machines, some form of which are used in almost all of the country's election jurisdictions.
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Supreme Court's Aadhaar Option For Those Struck Off Bihar's Voter List
In a significant development in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, the Supreme Court today said that those whose names have been struck off the state's voter lists can submit their Aadhaar cards to challenge this deletion
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Japan's Far Right Sanseito Party Makes Big Gains In Upper House Election
Japan's far-right populist Sanseito party was one of the biggest winners in the weekend's upper house election, attracting many voters with its "Japanese First" platform.
-
Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro's Home Raided, Ordered To Wear Ankle Monitor
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, authorities said on Friday, in a move he described as "a supreme humiliation."
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Zohran Mamdani's 2020 Post Showing Middle Finger To Columbus Statue Sparks Outrage
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayoral candidate has been caught up in a storm's eye after an old social media post of him showing the middle finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria resurfaced online.
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"Eat 5 Star, Do Nothing": DMK Mocks Palaniswami On World Chocolate Day
In a sharp political jibe, the DMK on Monday took aim at AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami through a satirical social media post captioned, "Eat 5 Star, Do Nothing."
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Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Has A New Social Media Strategy To Counter Critics
From official trips abroad to meetings with political parties that are putting pressure on him to hold elections, Muhammad Yunus finds himself increasingly cornered as he runs a government without a political mandate derived from free and fair polls.
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Leo XIV's First Instagram Post From Official Pope Account. What He Said
Pope Leo XIV borrowed words from his first public address at the Urbi et Orbi after his election on May 8, and wrote: "Peace be with you all!"
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Singapore Election 2025: Candidates Showcase Musical Prowess
A curious election campaign trend has emerged in Singapore as the country gears up for its May 3 poll: candidates showcasing their musical chops, or lack of talent, on social media clips.
