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Topic: Maharashtra polls

CSDS-Lokniti’s Sanjay Kumar faces two FIRs in Maharashtra over ‘misleading’ voter data post

In now-deleted post, Sanjay Kumar claimed Ramtek & Devlali in Maharashtra registered a decline of 36-38% in number of voters between Lok Sabha & Assembly polls.

Was offered 160 guaranteed seats before Maharashtra polls—Sharad Pawar amid Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ charge

The claims come 9 months after poll results, amid Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” charge accusing ECI of colluding with the BJP in alleged voter list manipulation nationwide.

EC slams Rahul Gandhi’s Maharashtra poll rigging claims as ‘unsubstantiated’ and ‘disrespect to law’

The election body further said it had addressed the issues in its 24 Dec 2024 reply to INC, available online, but these facts are being ignored as the claims are raised repeatedly.

CWC meet: Congress refrains from demanding return to paper ballots, says entire poll process ‘compromised’

At the marathon meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asked how long party will contest state elections on national issues and with the help of national leaders.

‘Busiest’ minister on the block? Rajiv Ranjan Singh’s frequent absence keeps officials on their toes

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How Modi’s rally in Thane, a first as PM, stands to bolster Shinde’s position in Mahayuti

This comes at a time when there’s a power tussle underway involving Maharashtra CM and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Credit war is also playing out among 3 allies.

Athawale’s RPI seeks to contest 8-10 seats as part of Mahayuti alliance in upcoming Maharashtra polls

With seat-sharing discussions underway, the Union minister said he communicated his party's demands to the BJP, while reiterating his 'faith' in Mahayuti alliance partners.

Multiple parties, trust deficit: Why ‘meet and greets’ are making waves in Maharashtra politics

From Fadnavis and Uddhav's elevator ride together, 2 Congress MLAs meeting Mahayuti leaders, to a least 3 of Ajit Pawar camp meeting Sharad Pawar, every encounter is raising eyebrows.

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If there are many intellectuals in society, we should be nervous: PG Mavalankar

On 30 October 1979, political scientist PG Mavalankar delivered an address at the 14th AD Shroff Memorial Lecture in Bombay, outlining the roles and responsibilities of intellectuals in society.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.