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Topic2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Topic: 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Lack of support from MLAs, ministers & DMs led to setback in LS polls in UP, finds BJP task force

New Delhi: Sabotage by BJP MLAs and ministers in the Yogi government, a lack of synergy between the government and the party, non-cooperation from state...

UP govt transfers 12 DMs weeks after polls. 11 of them headed districts where BJP lost

The transfers of IAS and IPS officers in districts where BJP lost in the Lok Sabha elections has led to allegations of 'political vendetta' by the Opposition.

SubscriberWrites: Are 2024 elections a turning point?

Sustaining the unity of the opposition is not a given. It was commendable the way they came together and brought into focus the real life issues.

Friction in Jharkhand BJP ahead of state polls as Sita Soren blames party leaders for Lok Sabha loss

BJP leaders deny allegations that they worked to ensure Sita Soren's defeat in Dumka seat. Several instances of infighting as party prepares for tough assembly battle.

BJP reviews Rajasthan poll debacle, cites over-reliance on Brand Modi, ‘400-paar’ slogan, farmers’ stir

Impact of wrestlers' protests, induction of defectors from Congress & caste equations within state BJP unit also identified as reasons for party's loss in 11 seats, it is learnt.

560 complaints of post-poll violence received, 107 FIRs lodged, Bengal police informs Calcutta HC

Another 138 complaints are under scrutiny, DGP submits in affidavit. Maximum cases reported from Baruipur followed by Purba Bardhaman.

BJP ‘fatally wounded’, NDA govt ‘very fragile’, ‘smallest disturbance’ can dislodge it — Rahul Gandhi

In an interview to Financial Times, Congress MP says LS poll results brought about a ‘tectonic shift’ in Indian politics, claims some from ruling alliance in touch with Opposition.

Haryana results can be a template for Rahul Gandhi to build New Congress

Deepender, Manish, Gaurav, Geniben, and Varsha and Vishal—the emergence of doughty fighters in the 2024 polls has created an opportunity for Rahul Gandhi to start afresh and rebuild the Congress by putting in the front the leaders who have shown how to fight the BJP.

2024 results not a ringing endorsement of secularism, democratic India. Here’s why

Narendra Modi had asked for an unqualified public endorsement for his authoritarian rule of the last ten years and for the dismantling of the republic in the next five. The people of India refused to put their stamp of approval on this design.

With renovated HQ, new data centre & fresh cadre training, MP Congress seeks to move past poll debacle

Party office in Bhopal is set for a facelift with reconstruction of chambers, new office for social media team & a canteen. Changes aimed at ‘creating synergy’ among party workers.

On Camera

Starbucks was once progressive. It’s now approaching a dangerous spot in culture wars

Former CEO Howard Schultz once told shareholders those who opposed his support of same-sex marriage were free to invest elsewhere. But now, CEO Brian Niccol seems to be selling Starbucks as a place that just, well, sells coffee.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.