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TopicCongress-Left

Topic: Congress-Left

Gandhi-Vijayan war of words underlines the bitter Congress-Left rivalry in Kerala

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Had it not been for Debbarma’s TIPRA Motha, Congress-Left would have defeated BJP in Tripura

BJP-IPFT combine in Tripura won a clear majority with 33 seats, but deeper analysis shows its victory margin over Left-Congress in 18 seats was less than vote share of TIPRA Motha.

Sagardighi bypoll: A Bengal MLA for Congress, a ‘warning sign’ for TMC ahead of panchayat polls

With Left-backed Congress candidate Bayron Biswas's win, Congress will now finally have an MLA in state assembly. Mamata says Congress, BJP, CPI(M) 'are together'.

BJP ‘smelling defeat’ in Tripura, trying to bluff the tribals: CPI(M) leader Jitendra Chaudhury

Tribal leader Chaudhury is likely to be the CM pick if the Left-Congress alliance comes to power in Tripura, which goes to polls on 16 February.

Not formal yet but tribal leader Jitendra Chaudhury is CM face of Left-Cong alliance in Tripura

Sources in both the parties confirmed there is an agreement on Chaudhury's name but an announcement may not be forthcoming for fear of alienating the Bengalis in the state. 

Why Khammam is ground zero for Telugu parties ahead of polls — ‘sky is Andhra, land is Telangana’

Located near the Andhra Pradesh border, Khammam’s profile differs from other districts in Telangana. Telugu parties from both sides of the boundary feel they have a chance here.

The Left-Congress ‘partnership’, and washing clothes for polls in Tamil Nadu

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Congress is the new ‘vote-cutter’ in Indian politics

Maximum harm to TMC contradicts Rahul Gandhi's claim of 'saving the idea of India'.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.