Topic: Lok Sabha 2014
How BJP’s one-party dominance differs from Congress: it co-opts local elites and opponents
OBC representation, which rose significantly during the 1990s, has either plateaued or decreased in most north Indian states, including UP and Bihar.
Not just Modi’s personality, this key factor was behind BJP’s massive win in 2019 elections
Perceptions around BJP’s performance were hardly enough to put it on driving seat. And yet it got 50% votes in more than 200 constituencies.
This is what changed for voters from 2014 to 2019 Lok Sabha elections: Nothing
Issues on voters’ minds, and belief in Modi's abilities, have not changed significantly between 2014 and 2019 elections.
After an election all about Modi, it’s President Kovind who may decide India’s fate
With 2019 election results almost certain to throw a hung Parliament, who President Kovind invites first could make all the difference.
Making Mayawati India’s prime minister in 2019 will fix its casteist past and present
Whites in the US showed their humane side by twice electing Barack Obama, a black minority. Can India’s upper castes ever support a Dalit PM?
Wins in state polls do have a bearing on Lok Sabha elections, if held within 2 years: Study
Elections in two-party states like MP, Rajasthan indicate who will win in Lok Sabha polls but the trend isn’t true for multi-party states.
Arvind Kejriwal says will not accept AAP leader Ashutosh’s resignation
AAP insiders claim Ashutosh was 'angry' over being denied a Rajya Sabha ticket by the party.
Why even herd immunity may not fully protect us from coronavirus
Herd immunity might be a temporary state of affairs. The coronavirus-induced economic & social changes may induce a rotation of potential superspreaders.
Dubai businesses start growing again for the first time after coronavirus struck
Businesses in Dubai are benefiting from lifting of lockdown restrictions, with foreign visitors allowed to enter. However, a weaker outlook hasn't stopped job losses.
Defence
Defence Ministry clears purchase of indigenous basic trainer aircraft, upgrade of Israeli UAVs
HAL acquisition among projects worth Rs 8,722.38 crore to be cleared. The upgrade of Israeli Heron UAVs will include arming them, a need being pushed due to stand-off with China.
Modi redefined secularism with Ram Mandir as Hindu voters were fed up of Sonia-Left version
Assumptions that Indian secularism died with Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan are bunk. It is enshrined in the Constitution, and is worth preserving.