The decline of Congress is not a simple tale of corruption or regionalism alone. At its core, it is the story of a party that lost the trust of the Hindu masses who once sustained it.
Instead of harping on the stale narrative of EVM tampering, the Congress should concentrate on finding a way to hack into the minds of the people—which the BJP has done.
It is apparent that years of Congress misrule and empty promises—hawa mein baatein, as it’s said in Hindi— have rendered the party a toothless tiger in the polls.
In the 19-second clip, 2 men are seen arguing, punching each other. The video is being shared on social media as 'BJP vs INC' fight but is from a debate aired on 1TV Kabul in 2016.
In the video, Mirdha could be heard saying ‘several tough decisions need to be taken in the country’s interest. We have to make constitutional amendments for them.’
Just like BJP supporters don't praise Vajpayee enough because of his refusal to fully embrace Hindutva, Congress supporters fret when asked about Rajiv Gandhi’s achievements.
Speaking at a rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, the Congress leader said the abuses do not make any difference to him as his only aim is to help the poor.
Himanta donated Rs 10-cr on behalf of Assam govt, Dhami contributed Rs 5-cr on Uttarakhand govt's behalf for victims of monsoon-related disasters that ravaged Himachal in July-August.
Amid India-Canada diplomatic standoff, BJP and Congress leaders from Punjab have slammed Justin Trudeau's alleged support for pro-Khalistan extremists. Akali Dal emphasises ‘resolution’.
Day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for an all-party meeting on 24 June to discuss Manipur violence, Congress asks why it is being held while PM Modi is out of India on a US visit.
One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.
Modi government had also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan but has now adopted a different path, militarily, to establish peace, adds defence minister.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
Elitism, condescending mockery and superciliousness towards the common faith. Lampooning & blaming all ills onto the Hindu philosophy. Distorting secularism and robbing people of their self respect. Solidifying the caste divide and engaging in communal hulla boo to keep vote banks intact. And finally holier than thou first family to keep in control factionalism and be the fountain of patronage.
Elitism, condescending mockery and superciliousness towards the common faith. Lampooning & blaming all ills onto the Hindu philosophy. Distorting secularism and robbing people of their self respect. Solidifying the caste divide and engaging in communal hulla boo to keep vote banks intact. And finally holier than thou first family to keep in control factionalism and be the fountain of patronage.