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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicElection campaigning

Topic: election campaigning

188 rallies across India in 2024 polls — Amit Shah’s transformation from strategist to star campaigner

Party leaders & experts claim that while Modi remains BJP’s campaign figurehead, Shah ‘sets its tone’. Shah’s understanding of Indian politics and its essence sets him apart, they add.

‘Jobs on merit, no bribery’ — in Karnal, Khattar makes a poll pitch based on 9-yr record as CM

Former CM Khattar addresses charged crowd in Ballah village, touting BJP’s achievements and merit-based governance. His assertions face scrutiny from the Opposition and residents.

Indian women voters prefer door-to-door campaigns — not motorbike rallies, roadshows

In ‘Her Right to Equality’, Tara Krishnaswamy writes on efforts needed to create a gender-balanced Parliament and politics in India.

Why political campaigns endure on despite being mired in paradoxes

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Soviet-era posters to raised fist artwork — BJP using Left symbols to be Bengal ‘insider’

After being branded ‘band of outsiders’ by the TMC, the BJP in Bengal faces a historical emptiness it is trying to overcome through its digital campaign.

EC set to allow ‘mixed’ campaign for Bihar polls — combination of digital, physical rallies

Opposition parties in Bihar have expressed concerns about an all-digital campaign, given its limited reach. But EC says it’s yet to take a final decision.

Modi brings spectacle, theatrics to prime ministership. It may never be the same again

Anybody who succeeds Narendra Modi may have to also enact the king-size performances that the prime minister has set as a template.

Can Indian politics recover from the toxicity of the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign?

From PM Narendra Modi saying former PM Rajiv Gandhi died as "corrupt number 1", to Mayawati dragging Modi’s wife into her speech, 2019 has seen it all.

PM Modi, Amit Shah suspend Gujarat poll campaign over Cyclone Ockhi

PM Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah have directed party workers to stop campaigning and instead help people in the coastal region move to safer places.

Pseudo-campaignism

It may be wishful thinking but this campaign in Gujarat may force both BJP and Congress towards the middle, with themes of governance, economic reform and better life.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.