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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Trinamool-BJP clashes just another chapter in Bengal’s long history of political violence

From Curzon’s partition of Bengal to Independence, Naxalbari movement to Left & Trinamool rule and now BJP looking for a foothold, the state has witnessed political violence for over 100 years.

Narendra Modi’s name doesn’t mean hope for voters this election, but his schemes do

The disappointment over jobs and economy has been contained by Modi govt's rural development and handouts.

Can Rahul Gandhi’s love-and-hug strategy work politically or is he being naïve?

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said he would never insult Modi’s parents and instead defeat him with love.

CRPF helped me escape Trinamool goons while Kolkata police stood mute, says Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah appealed to the Election Commission to ensure a free and fair election in the last phase in West Bengal.

Not just political apathy, faulty electoral rolls to blame for lower Lok Sabha poll turnout

National Election Study surveys have consistently shown that only 10 per cent electors did not vote because of lack of interest in politics.

40 yrs ago, the Left mercilessly massacred Dalit Bengalis. Now, it’s back to haunt them

The Marichjhapi massacre is becoming a symbol of all that is wrong with Left politics.

Trolling the dead, women’s underpants & ‘Pappu’s Pappi’: Here’s worst of the 2019 campaign

Modi, Shah, Mamata, Mayawati or Rahul — this Lok Sabha election will be remembered for its vicious, personal attacks as well as brazenly sexist and communal remarks.

‘Secular’ Congress’ Punjab poll campaign hinges on these 3 religious issues

The Congress has been attacking the Akalis and the Badals in particular over the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in 2015 and their control over the SGPC. 

Amit Shah roadshow witnesses stone pelting & clashes in Kolkata

A scuffle broke outside the Calcutta University when activists of both the Left and Trinamool student wing shouted slogans at Amit Shah convoy.

On Camera

The Age of Anger began in 2014 with Modi. Now it’s time for bargaining, silence

2024 in India is the radicalisation of rights. Regardless of the verdict next month, this Lok Sabha election has silently asserted a return to the original promise of democracy.

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.