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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Topic: Politics

In Indian politics the only age that matters is retirement age

Studies conducted by the CSDS indicate, for 65% of Indian voter’s, party affiliation of the candidate is the most important consideration for voting.

मोदीजी न तो यह नो बॉल थी, न वाइड बॉल या बाउंसर या बीमर

राजनीति में तकरार चाहे जितनी भी तल्ख क्यों न हो, अपने विरोधी या पूर्ववर्ती की देशभक्ति पर सवाल नहीं उठाया जाता. उस पर खराब फैसले, रीढ़विहीनता, मतिभ्रम आदि के आरोप तो चलेंगे. मगर देशद्रोह के आरोप? कतई नहीं!

All exit polls on Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh election results in one place

All the exit polls predict a comfortable victory for the BJP in Gujarat. The same is expected in Himachal Pradesh.

Even in politics, one never accuses a former PM of treason. Does Modi regret crossing that line?

However bitterly contested politics may be, you never question a rival or predecessor’s patriotism.

Elections have been reduced to personal attacks, name calling, and conspiracy theories

Ideological differences are shot down through virulent personal attacks, which are detrimental to the democratic structure of the country.

Rahul Gandhi has ‘maa’, he should now deliver gaadi, bungalow, bank balance to new India

The suitable boy is finally ready to settle down and take over the family business, which is more about family and less about business.

‘Rahul will be the last Gandhi to be Congress president’

Former foreign minister Natwar Singh says there’s a distinct change in Rahul Gandhi since his ‘Pappu’ days, but taking over the Congress will be a huge challenge.

As BJP rises, let us not confuse Muslim representation with political participation

The Muslim communities, like any other social group, participate in electoral politics at the constituency level.

If Sunanda Pushkar’s death can be probed by TV anchors, why the silence on Justice Loya?

The media should have come together and demanded a fresh inquiry into the mysterious death of judge Brijgopal Harkishen Loya.

Mandal is reborn, minus the Muslim factor

Identity politics is returning to the centre stage and political parties and next-generation leaders are rushing to carve out a slice.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

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.