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SubscriberWrites: INDIA bloc must sit in the opposition

The long game with these assertions, will require govt to have to cooperate with Opposition. Dialogue and trade-offs which will accommodate perspectives will be back on the table.

ThePrint Quiz, June 7, 2024: As era of coalition politics returns, test your knowledge of its history

India is witnessing a new era of coalition politics. In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let's test your knowledge of coalitions & policy decisions taken by a coalition govt.

Temple, Hindu-Muslim politics fail, era of one-party rule ends — Urdu press on India’s mandate

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Leaders of INDIA alliance parties showcase unity & camaraderie after BJP’s ‘moral defeat’

Meeting held at Congress Chief Kharge's residence was attended by Rahul, Sonia, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)'s Sharad Pawar & AAP's Raghav Chadha, among many others.

INDIA bloc decides against staking claim to form govt, but may ‘act when the time is right’

Following an INDIA bloc meeting, a joint statement read out by Kharge suggested that back-channel talks may continue with TDP & JD(U), which have emerged as kingmakers.

Narendra Modi likely to take oath for third time on 8 June as allies pledge support

The cabinet met on Wednesday morning and recommended the dissolution of Parliament, a constitutional formality before Modi can form a new government.

NDA, INDIA bloc in huddle: ‘We fought well, unitedly,’ says INDIA bloc’s Kharge; Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader

NDA, INDIA bloc in huddle: Both alliances close ranks ahead of government formation as ruling BJP falls short of majority mark.

Lok Sabha election results: Who won how many & why BJP needs allies

While the Lok Sabha has 543 members, counting was held for 542 seats after the BJP's Surat candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.

Those who said democracy was dead, sit down. Game’s on in Indian Political League after a frozen decade

Three outcomes follow from the results: Indian politics has returned to its pattern of coalitions, the BJP under Narendra Modi looks beatable and the Congress has revived.

Congress manifesto posed an intellectual challenge this time. BJP didn’t get to set the agenda

It is worth noting that Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatras were able to sensitise grassroots-level politics in a significant way.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.