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A lesson in power play by Rekha Gupta & BJP’s game plan to save itself from another waqf embarrassment

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Saini to Khattar, why BJP has roped in Haryana muscle to gain edge over AAP in Delhi polls

22 Haryana leaders, including ministers and MPs, have been given responsibilities for different Delhi assembly constituencies ahead of the 5 February polls.

New OTT series a retelling of the 2010 ‘kaand’ in Haryana’s Mirchpur. How caste violence had unfolded

The show, 'Kaand 2010', aims to highlight the prevalence of caste discrimination in society brought to the fore during the violence in the Haryana village. 

‘Non transfer of Jat votes hurt BSP,’ says Mayawati on Haryana poll result

Speaking about the results of the Haryana elections the BSP Chief said that the BSP-INLD alliance had failed to muster Jat support for BSP candidates.

Jats and Dalits in Haryana are voting differently. There is a growing tide for INDIA

The upcoming Haryana Assembly elections are anticipated to be highly competitive, with caste dynamics significantly influencing voter preferences and party strategies.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

Jat-Dalit combo could help Congress gain ground in Rajasthan. Ripple effects may follow

The vote share of the BJP and Congress in Rajasthan diverged by only 2.2 percentage points. Covering this gap through the Dalit-Jat combination would be a good strategy for Congress.

Rajas, educationists, PM, deputy PM and farmer leaders — 7 Jat icons who shaped India

PM Modi's announcement of a university in UP named after Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh put the spotlight on Jat politics. Here are some other influential icons from the community.

RLD chief is now ‘Chaudhary Jayant Singh’ or Bade Chaudhary. And that’s politically significant

RLD hopes Jayant Chaudhary’s recognition as political representative of all khaps will help boost his position in north India, and party’s fortunes in 2022 UP polls.

As Rakesh Tikait dominates farmer protests, a look at the Jat community’s rise and fall 

In episode 672 of #CuttheClutter, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta says that Jats in the states that they have resided in, have always ‘punched above their weight’ in electoral politics.

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.