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TopicMaharashtra elections

Topic: Maharashtra elections

Rahul slams EC’s ‘unsigned’ rebuttal of his Maharashtra poll rigging charge—’show voter rolls’

Rahul Gandhi's opinion pieces on election rigging spark controversy. EC sources call the allegations 'absurd', having made similar criticism in April.

2024 Maha polls a ‘blueprint to rig democracy’, Bihar elections will be forged too: Rahul Gandhi

In a newspaper article, the Leader of Opposition outlined a 5-step rigging plan: rig EC panel, add fake voters, inflate turnout, target BJP key areas, and hide evidence.

‘Sharad Pawar’s politics of betrayal ended by BJP’s poll victory in Maharashtra,’ says Amit Shah

Citing differences between Congress and allies in Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, and Maharashtra, the Union Home Minister said the decline of the opposition INDI block has begun.

How renowned surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty got Delhi HC to protect his personality rights

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

BJP-RSS should now work to stabilise Maharashtra’s economy. Get over vendetta politics

Maharashtra voters clearly prefer parties with a track record of performance and some seriousness in their approach toward the issues of the state’s population.

‘Have told PM Modi will support BJP’s decision to name next CM,’ says Eknath Shinde

Shinde told reporters that he had called PM Modi and Amit Shah asking them to take the decision. Shinde’s remark makes the decks clear for BJP to name Fadnavis, a senior leader said.

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde resigns as chief minister, to continue as caretaker till next govt

The BJP, which got a lion’s share in the Mahayuti’s huge victory in the Assembly polls, is pushing for Devendra Fadnavis to be next CM.

Sajjad Nomani’s boycott call crosses a dangerous line, threatens freedom of Muslim voters

It is sad to see that those who identify as liberal-progressive in India often do not hesitate to make opportunistic coalitions or take support from regressive elements from the Muslim community.

In eye of cash-for-votes row, Vinod Tawde, groomed by Munde & Mahajan, no stranger to intra-party politics

From ABVP to BJP national general secretary, Tawde is known for his cadre-building skills. Of late, his name has been doing the rounds as one of BJP’s possible picks as Maharashtra CM.

Mahayuti to retain Maharashtra in tight contest, exit polls predict, with BJP single largest party

Pollsters say over 45% vote share likely to go to Mahayuti, which comprises BJP, Shinde Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP, and 41% for MVA, which includes Uddhav Sena, NCP Sharad Pawar & Congress.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.