Topic: Coalition
Why India would do well with a coalition govt: Pro-poor policies, less inequality
Coalition governments redistribute resources proportionately while countries with majority governments witness rapid rise in inequality.
BJP or Congress? Regional players look all set to decide India’s next ruling party
Many parties that have not aligned either with BJP or Congress will emerge as decisive power brokers after 2019 election results on 23 May.
Modi heading a coalition govt could actually lead to real change
Coalition govts are inclusive, reflect India’s diversity and even the shakiest of them have pushed forward economic reform.
Why Nitish & Lalu could pay a heavy price for Bihar coalition politics in Lok Sabha polls
Coalition dharma has edged some seasoned politicians out of their strongholds, triggering fury and rebellion around Bihar this election season.
Hindutva a north Indian narrative, won’t affect polls elsewhere, says author Ruchir Sharma
Investment guru and political observer Ruchir Sharma said free market proponents like him are disappointed with Modi’s 5 years at the helm.
BJP has to learn to befriend the kingmakers of 2019
Regional parties will guard their turf assiduously by not yielding their space to either of the two national parties.
Upendra Kushwaha’s exit could undo BJP’s carefully planned Bihar caste coalition
Upendra Kushwaha, who belongs to the Koeri community, was an important cog in BJP’s Bihar caste alliance of non-Yadav OBCs.
Why the idea of a national ‘mahagathbandhan’ may be just wishful thinking
Several unanswered questions remain as the Congress-JD(S) coalition government takes oath, including whether the grand old party is ready to play second fiddle at the national stage.
BJP will mollify NDA allies closer to 2019, when it risks getting a reduced majority
Nineteen states have NDA governments, but the partners have lost their bargaining power because the survival of Modi government does not depend on them.
4 reasons why Modi remains in the hunt for a second term
Without these 4 factors, Modi & BJP’s fortunes would have been sunk by govt's dismal performance on the economy, jobs & reckless steps like demonetisation.
Did the last season of Game of Thrones let down its legions of fans?
Many Game of Thrones fans across the world have demanded a remake of the 8th season of Game of Thrones saying the script didn’t match their expectations.
Defence
After 10-year wait, defence ministry to grant ex-servicemen status to military nurses
Military nurses had been seeking to be treated at par with other military officers, including doctors.
If Pragya Thakur wins this Thursday, Modi is in for an embarrassing 5 years
Never has one constituency had such a bearing on Indian nationalism and the pretence of a Gandhian polity. So what if PM Modi doesn’t forgive her in his heart?