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TopicLok Sabha election

Topic: Lok Sabha election

It’s ‘Advantage INDIA bloc’ in the first phase of Lok Sabha election

The turnout figures on the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19 can be the first indication of the national mood.

Emergency’s legacy? How Lok Sabha polls from 1977-1989 changed India’s political landscape

From Congress losing for the first time to TDP becoming India’s main opposition party, Lok Sabha elections from 1977 to 1989 brought many surprises.

Gujarat to Goa, Delhi to Punjab—why Congress can’t rely on AAP against BJP in 2024

AAP's rise in Indian politics has eroded Congress' support base in some states. But that's not the only reason why Congress may not consider joining hands with AAP.

Show of strength in Karnataka, but 2024 will be an uphill task for ‘united’ opposition. Here’s why

Analysis of 303 seats won by BJP in 2019 & comparison of vote share with opposition parties show snatching victory from PM Modi may have been difficult back then & may be in 2024 too.

Pinarayi, Kejriwal, Mann & Akhilesh join KCR for mega rally, call for ‘new resistance’ to BJP

There was no clarity on how opposition parties would work together for 2024 LS elections even as their leaders came out against BJP. Congress was barely mentioned at rally.

New study finds how Kerala-Bengal decided who to vote for between Centre and state in 2019

Jindal and Carleton university scholars studied Junglemahal and Thiruvananthapuram voters to find they accurately attributed responsibility between Centre and state govts.

Prashant Kishor is seen as an election magician. But he wins only when in winning team

Like any good salesman, Prashant Kishor needs a solid product to sell – such as Modi, Jagan, Amarinder. Otherwise, his magic falters.

All you want to know about Lok Sabha elections 2019 — seats, voters, parties and more

ThePrint brings you all the numbers and break-up of the Parliamentary polls that will elect India's 17th Lok Sabha.

Why love for Modi in Odisha may not convert into votes for BJP

Lack of BJP’s organisational infrastructure, strong local leadership & state schemes overshadowing central schemes might dent BJP’s chances of winning.

Phase 4 records 64% voter turnout in 72 constituencies across 9 states

Among the heartland states, 62% turnout was recorded in Rajasthan, 53.12% in UP and 65.86% Madhya Pradesh.

On Camera

Indira, Manmohan, Modi, all raised income inequality. Until Hindu fears took the driving seat

The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.