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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Without realistic rules, Election Commission can’t monitor social media before polls

The EC will meet limited success in managing electoral conduct over social media. But that is not the EC’s fault.

All you need to know about Lok Sabha 2019 — announcement of dates to counting

It is a seven-phase election this time around and ThePrint takes you through the various stages right up to counting day on 23 May.

Why India’s election is among the world’s most expensive

Lok Sabha polls 2019 are estimated to cost Rs 500 billion -- 40% more than 2014. The jump is expected from social media, travel & advertising expenses.

How India Inc can get over its financing hump

A market-pleasing election outcome on 23 May & higher stock prices could encourage businesses to bring in more equity.

After 50 years in politics, Sharad Pawar hangs up his boots — for now

Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar won't contest 2019 polls, which is being seen as end of the road for a politician who won 14 elections & was 4-time Maharashtra CM.

Nirmala Sitharaman refuses special aircraft & takes commercial flight instead in view of poll code

After the Election Commission imposed model code of conduct, Sitharaman also avoided govt car and escort vehicles to reach the airport.

BJP takes an early lead over rivals in securing partners when it comes to alliances

BJP President Amit Shah has made some strategic moves like stitching an alliance with the AIADMK and getting smaller parties to join NDA.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar won’t contest Lok Sabha elections, steps back for children

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar, who has won 14 times so far, said he was moving aside to give young leadership a chance.

System of candidate with most votes winning an outdated one, says former election panel head

T.S. Krishnamurthy said none of the parties are taking any interest in any electoral reform & all of them are interested in status quo.

Why 2019 Lok Sabha election schedule could mean advantage BJP

Choice of states going in for multi-phase polling, the number of phases allotted for them and the dates picked have raised questions over ‘suiting’ the BJP.

On Camera

Haryana win is redemption, J&K defeat is vindication. BJP is walking out of Lok Sabha poll fog

A leader's charisma is a big plus. But don't underestimate the craft of mounting an election campaign. Haryana is BJP's reward for mastering it. All-round participation and peaceful polling in J&K too is a win.

How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Extreme weather events have impacted 50% of corporate respondents to a recent survey. This underlines the importance of significant action now to increase climate resilience.

‘Nightmare at Chennai Marina’: 4 dead, 96 hospitalised after pandemonium at packed IAF air show

Lakhs of people were stranded at beach in heat as crowd control measures apparently failed. At least 14 lakh people were in attendance though police had expected around 10 lakh.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?