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18 Muslims, 14 OBCs, 10 Brahmins — BSP’s candidate selection could hurt INDIA bloc more than NDA

In list of 64 BSP candidates so far, SCs only fielded in reserved seats. 10 Brahmins & 5 Thakurs fielded, but they're unlikely to create dent in BJP's 'upper-caste' vote base, say experts.

No Mandir or Hindutva, BJP’s Maneka Gandhi banks on work for second term from Sultanpur

‘I never ask your caste or religion, all I ask is what I can do for you,’ she tells the crowds in her rallies, advising people to ‘vote for the party that has worked for you’.

‘BJP like Ganga, Constitution not Gita, can be changed in national interest’ — Union minister Shekhawat

Changes were made to Constitution even during tenure of Congress, says BJP's Jodhpur candidate.

6 Eastern Nagaland districts abstain from voting over Centre’s delay on ‘frontier territory’ demand

Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation imposed indefinite shutdown Thursday. It is demanding 'frontier territory' since 2010 over successive govts alleged apathy towards this region.

Congregation of 25,000 priests & Hanuman chalisa recitals — Delhi BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign plan

With construction of Ram temple front and centre of its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, Delhi BJP is also planning to hold meeting of social media influencers on 27 April.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states  

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

Resentment against some BJD leaders, but no dent on Naveen babu’s image in Odisha. ‘He is like our God’

In BJD-ruled state, people are making a clear distinction between voting Patnaik in Odisha & Narendra Modi for Lok Sabha. Continued thrust on welfare ensures his popularity.

Why actor-turned-politician Navneet Rana, BJP’s Amravati pick, is being isolated by Mahayuti

While NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Sanjay Khodke asked Rana to not use his picture in her banners, PJP chief Bacchu Kadu, who supports Shinde Sena, has fielded a candidate against her.

As BRS scrambles to stem defections, here are key leaders who have jumped ship to Congress, BJP

Since February, BRS has lost 5 of its 8 LS MPs to Congress (3) and BJP (2). Most the defectors are former Congress leaders and have returned to the party.

On Camera

BJP goes ‘headless’ – Why Modi-Shah can’t decide Nadda’s successor

JP Nadda recently appointed in-charges and co-in-charges in 23 states. The problem is that he made these appointments five days after his term as party president was supposedly over.

Jobs, rural India likely to be focus of new Modi government’s first budget, says Goldman Sachs

The budget proposal for the financial year ending March 2025 will be presented on 23 July, the government said over the weekend.

Four Army soldiers killed, several injured in terrorist ambush on convoy in ‘peaceful’ Kathua

It is learnt the last time this particular area saw such terrorist activity was in 2001. The area is Hindu-dominated, and closer to Himachal Pradesh than Jammu.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.