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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Topic2023 Assembly elections

Topic: 2023 Assembly elections

Months after scrapping 9 new districts, Rajasthan’s BJP govt allocates Rs 1,000 crore for remaining 8

For almost two years, the new districts, which were created by the previous Congress govt, have been a logistical mess, most of them being run from mandis, hostels and schools.

SubscriberWrites: A Final before the Final

BJP’s win in the Heartland has not only given it an edge over Congress, but also weakened the latter’s bargaining power within the INDIA bloc.

After a tribal CM from Surguja, BJP names MLA from Bastar, Kiran Singh Deo, as Chhattisgarh unit chief

After tribal CM, Kiran Singh Deo, a general category MLA from Bastar, made BJP's state unit president. This is being seen as BJP's way to ensure satisfaction in a crucial region.

JNU comrades, Kamal Nath’s cold feet, Gehlot’s insecurities—tales about Congress meltdown

Beyond BJP's victories in the three states lie untold stories of the several mini-wars that played out in the Congress party’s backrooms.

Look beyond lazy explanations on 2023 election outcome—changes and shift everyone missed

Based on the post-poll survey by Lokniti-CSDS, we can now bust some of the popular myths around the 2023 assembly elections and say what did not work—and why Congress has reasons to worry.

Assembly polls did what farmers’ protests couldn’t—Swaminathan formula MSP for paddy & wheat

Higher MSPs for paddy and wheat will increase burden on exchequer and discourage farmers from diversifying crops. As 2024 elections approach, there is a strong possibility of more incentives.

KCR’s superstition got the best of him. If only he focused on delivery, good governance

KCR not going to a secretariat for two years is just the tip of the iceberg – his affection for number six is also widely known.

‘Campaign against liquor scam, corruption’ — OP Mathur on how BJP brought down Congress in Chhattisgarh

BJP held non-stop agitations which created trust deficit about CM Bhupesh Baghel & people believed Centre’s money for tribals, women & farmers was looted, party state in-charge explains.

BSP failed to make a mark in polls, but played spoiler for both BJP & Congress in 70 seats

Party drew blank in Telangana, MP, Chhattisgarh. It allied with regional Gondwana Gantantra Party in latter two states. Overall, BSP cut into BJP votes on 31 seats, Congress votes on 39.

BJP just taught the most important election lesson to Congress – pro-incumbency

The politics of brinkmanship and sloganeering comes with a certain set of limitations. It has a shelf life and attracts an inconsequential level of attention if not backed by hard facts.

On Camera

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Was Pahalgam a trap by Pakistan to lure India into a conflict? An Army officer thinks so

Speaking at tri-service seminar, Major General SP Vishwasrao also said farmers’ protest, anti-CAA agitation & situation in Manipur was part of ‘larger ploy’ to destabilise India.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.