RS MP has been criticised for sidelining seniors, overconfidence & dividing Yadav clan, but was also credited for RJD’s previous wins. Rohini Acharya blames decision to quit politics on him.
Alliance partners have not lost any vote share. The central message of this election, therefore, is that the rival can’t take away your committed voters. You have to stitch alliances to bring in the “others”.
Tejashwi was initially trailing, but he went into lead after 8th round of counting. Kumar wrested the lead, before Tejashwi snatched it back in round 19 & 20.
While Mahagathbandhan has declared RJD's Tejashwi Yadav as CM candidate, the ruling NDA, though projecting Nitish Kumar as the face of coalition, is yet to name a CM candidate.
Rahul’s prolonged absence from Bihar, along with the bloc’s delayed decision to name Tejashwi as CM candidate, finally gave the RJD leader the space to step onto the electoral turf with confidence.
Mahagathbandhan manifesto also promises restoration of OPS for govt employees, Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women under Mai-Bahin Maa Yojana, toddy exemption for prohibition law.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Possible improvements in US-India trade ties and a lower tariff rate could ease pressure, but if that doesn’t eventuate, RBI may be forced to support the rupee further.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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