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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Now, Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party cautions BJP against its ‘big-brother attitude’

Ramvilas Paswan’s son Chirag says if BJP does not take its allies in confidence, 2019 could be a tricky road for the party.

TalkPoint: Does UP bypoll result show that 2019 will not be a cakewalk for the BJP?

The BJP has lost three closely watched bypolls, two in in UP - Gorakhpur, Phulpur, and one in Bihar - Araria. Experts weigh in on how it will impact 2019.

UP bypolls: It is not just a vote against Yogi but also against Modi

These by-elections may effectively set the tone for 2019, more than the recent BJP successes in the three states in the northeast.

UP bypolls prove that the BJP has only one vote-catcher: Narendra Modi

There are dangers in extrapolating today’s events to what might happen 14 months from now. But anti-BJP parties will believe it is beatable.

Toppling idols is just more ‘strategic madness’ from an election-obsessed BJP

The Sangh Parivar is paranoid of symbols, and with general elections around the corner, it is unlikely that this madness will decline in the next few months.

If BJP is already the winner in 70% of the country – what will it do in 2019?

Mission 272 + of 2014 must become Mission 543 for every BJP worker – fight to win every booth, block and seat in India.

The Left should first worry about its own unity rather than that of the entire opposition

To be relevant, the Left needs dynamic leadership and pragmatism. Sitaram Yechury is pragmatic, but he is blocked at every level.

Modi likely to effect cabinet reshuffle after budget session of Parliament

The changes in the council of ministers is long expected, considering the need to strengthen BJP’s organisational base ahead of 2019.

How Modi can privatise PSU banks and still win 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a good historic course-correcting opportunity that would leave India better-off, its economy stronger and politics wiser.

For the 2019 polls, Modi has revealed his hand – it’s welfare

The Modi government has realised the futility of the perception of cozying up to corporates at the cost of the poor very early in its tenure.

On Camera

China has left Germany behind in in automotive sector

China is weaponising its control of the automotive industry, especially as the industry undergoes a tectonic shift toward electric vehicles.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.