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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Oppn has no one projected leader against Modi, their promise is temporary: Arun Jaitley

Union minister Arun Jaitley says that leadership will be among the most important aspects to decide this election, and Modi is a clear winner in that regard.

Polls are finally announced as an Ostrich jacket creates a stir

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

RBI’s new revelations strengthen idea that Modi govt undermines institutions

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Manmohan Singh cites health to stay away from polls but Congress not giving up just yet

Congress sends Amarinder & state unit chief Sunil Jakhar to persuade Manmohan Singh, believes with Punjab voting only in 7th phase, it still has time to get former PM on board.

Is it justified for India to have Lok Sabha elections in 7 phases over 6 weeks in 2019?

The Election Commission announced Sunday that the 2019 Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May.

The loneliness of Raj Thackeray — to ally or not, to contest elections or not

Raj Thackeray, who has seen his MNS get sidelined in Maharashtra politics, was hoping to be part of opposition alliance. Now he's unsure if his party should even contest.

Seven reasons you can’t ignore Lok Sabha elections 2019

After five years in office, PM Modi's popularity is receding over concerns about his BJP's failure to create millions of jobs, as well as the lag in economic development.

Mahagathbandhan is in self-destruct mode because opposition parties want Congress-mukt Bharat

Almost all the opposition parties have stridently followed “anti-Congressism”, no matter what they think of BJP.

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor is having a rough ride as JD-U vice-president

The political strategist made his mark in helping Nitish to the CM chair in Bihar but is finding his stint as a JD(U) politician far from rosy. 

On Camera

1991 reforms shifted burden of healthcare costs from govt to people. PM-JAY reversed it

After LPG, out-of-pocket expenditure on health facilities increased not only in absolute terms but also as a percentage of total health expenditure.

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.

Germany, Spain await key decision as Navy seeks proven tech for submarines to stay underwater longer

Navy is looking to acquire six new submarines with Air Independent Propulsion technology, which allows vessels to stay underwater for longer periods.

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?