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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Discontent within MP BJP over Sadhvi Pragya Thakur’s candidature as Bhopal goes to polls

A section of BJP in Bhopal thinks Pragya Thakur has alienated a significant city populace. But some say her campaign is a showcase for Hindutva narrative.

AAP wants ‘full statehood’ for Delhi, but is struggling to sell its pitch to voters

Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP has been pressing for ‘Poorna Rajya’ in its election campaign, but voters aren’t sure what it means.

As Modi attacks Rajiv Gandhi, spotlight is on INS Viraat’s glorious history as naval warship

INS Viraat, in her earlier avatar, won the Falklands War against Argentina in 1982 for the Royal Navy. She was decommissioned in 2017.

EC under ‘tremendous pressure’ from Modi, Congress doesn’t expect fairness: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi speaks to ThePrint in an exclusive interview about 'Modi imprint' on Supreme Court and other institutions, and an undercurrent of anger against the PM.

BJP-ruled constituencies fare worst on all maternal health indicators, study shows

Northern states like UP and Bihar have the highest concentration of women suffering from anemia, a known cause of maternal deaths.

The inside story of what CRPF jawans go through to keep our marathon elections free & fair

An untold story of these polls is the harrowing journeys paramilitary jawans make for the election process. ThePrint travelled with a CRPF contingent from Kannur to Muzaffarpur.

If Modi fails to come back to power, it’ll be because of himself, not the opposition

Modi can bat on almost any wicket and hit sixes, with his selective use of facts and emotion. But if he loses power, it’ll be more on his own account.

Modi’s Hindutva 2.0 written on Varanasi walls: Temple restoration, not mosque demolition

Modi has boldly ventured to redevelop Varanasi’s messy, filthy inner city. It’s a restoration project that can delight his large Hindu constituency.

Indian Army orders probe after Leh DC suspects rigging in military postal ballots

Deputy Commissioner received complaint that commanding officers were asking jawans for their voting preferences. Army’s preliminary probe says allegations are baseless.

Don’t appreciate this nonsense, says Rahul Gandhi of Sam Pitroda’s 1984 Sikh riots remark

Congress president Rahul Gandhi tells ThePrint that Sam Pitroda's 1984 Sikh riots remark is "completely out of line", says will ask him to apologise.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?