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June 12, 2026
CJP: A movement or a mood?
What the CJP has done, for now, is give expression to a sentiment that had been simmering below the surface. All eyes will be on Dipke and his team in the coming months to see whether this is more than a safety valve
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June 11, 2026
As TMC split shrinks opposition numbers, can BJP finally get delimitation bill across the line?
The political arithmetic has begun to shift in BJP’s favour, boosted by the defeat of TMC in the West Bengal assembly elections and the split that followed
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June 07, 2026
Combating narco-terrorism: How rehabilitation is healing Kashmir's drug crisis
With militancy receding and economic opportunities growing in Kashmir, the security focus has shifted to neutralising narco-terror
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June 07, 2026
Exclusive | ‘Drug supply chain disrupted; rehabilitation remains a challenge’: Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to THE WEEK about the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir’ campaign, a crackdown on drug trafficking linked to narco-terrorism, and the ongoing efforts for peace and statehood restoration in the region
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June 07, 2026
‘Rehabilitation facilities have been expanded across district hospitals’: Anshul Garg
In an interview with THE WEEK, Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg outlines the three pillars of the anti-drug campaign and explains how the administration is tackling challenges
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June 07, 2026
‘Narcotics and terrorism are two sides of the same coin’: Nalin Prabhat
In a rare interview, Nalin Prabhat, director general of police, Jammu and Kashmir, spoke about the strategies being deployed to counter security challenges
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June 06, 2026
Security first, statehood later? ‘Delhi Model’ for Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar is experiencing a major influx of tourists and government officials, yet local political parties are facing challenges as their authority diminishes
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June 04, 2026
Can Congress stop BJP hat-trick in Uttarakhand? Nitin Nabin, Rahul Gandhi begin prep for 2027 polls
Both leaders visited the state to review organisational work and meet party workers, underlining the importance both BJP and the Congress attach to Uttarakhand
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June 03, 2026
Two states, two signals: What Punjab and Himachal local body polls reveal about upcoming assembly election battles
In Punjab, the civic polls gave a boost to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, while in Himachal Pradesh, the outcome did not favour Congress
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May 30, 2026
Economic review: Rising crude prices, supply chain issues strain India, but there is a silver lining
Despite global headwinds and a slumping currency, India's domestic economy shows resilience
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May 29, 2026
Punjab 2027: Can the BJP plant its flag in the final border state on its radar?
The Bengal elections, in which the BJP invested nearly 15 years of political effort, have given it confidence that it can eventually have its own chief minister in Punjab
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May 18, 2026
Upcoming Council of Ministers meeting sparks speculation of cabinet rejig, new BJP team. What are the saffron party's concerns?
This potential shake-up, occurring as Modi's government enters the second half of its third term, aims to solidify the party's strategy for upcoming state and national elections
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May 15, 2026
Modi govt turns 12: How the saffron engine pushed India’s regional satraps to reinvent or perish
The pattern is clear in that the national narrative dominates, unless regional parties can offer a better story and come up with a strategy to counter the BJP's aggressive plays
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May 14, 2026
After Bihar and Bengal, BJP turns focus to UP; what 2027 assembly elections mean for major parties
The BJP’s victories in Bihar and Bengal have given the party renewed confidence ahead of the UP elections despite a setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
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May 11, 2026
How 2026 assembly polls have reordered India’s political map
With West Bengal, the BJP now has complete dominance of the east. But the results of the 2026 assembly elections, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu, will have far-reaching implications in other states and for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls
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May 08, 2026
From regional leaders to BJP chief ministers: Decoding the saffron surge in the East
West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar were often thought to be beyond the BJP's traditional profile, but after years of aggressive and consistent campaigns and engagements, the party checkmated the regional satraps
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May 07, 2026
How 2026 election results will impact 2027 assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and other states
The next round of major elections comes in 2027, when Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Manipur will vote
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May 04, 2026
BJP expands its reach across India: Key takeaways from 2026 assembly polls and the future of regional politics explained
The BJP has asserted dominance with a comprehensive win in West Bengal and Assam, expanded its base in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and is set to return to power with its ally in Puducherry
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May 04, 2026
Saffron surge in east India: From BJP’s ‘homecoming’ in Bengal to decisive mandate in Assam
BJP has achieved a major victory in West Bengal, ending Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign, and has also secured a dominant win in Assam under Himanta Biswa Sarma
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May 04, 2026
Judiciary, defections, Punjab...: Is Arvind Kejriwal's AAP facing an existential crisis?
Arvind Kejriwal is facing significant political and judicial pressure, marked by his questioning of judicial impartiality in the liquor policy case and the defection of several AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP
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May 04, 2026
Should one bother about exit poll predictions? A coin might do just as well
Political parties praise the numbers when they are favourable and dismiss them when they are not. Exit polls create headlines and television debates, but they also create doubt
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April 25, 2026
AAP defections set to reshape Punjab politics. Is another round of exodus in the offing?
The defections come as a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party as it prepares to defend its government in Punjab and expand in Gujarat and Goa
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April 25, 2026
Delimitation dominates debate: How women's reservation became a campaign point
The Narendra Modi government will be under pressure to clarify its stance on the implementation of the women’s reservation bill so that a clear timeline is known
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April 24, 2026
Opposition's quiet strength: How small gestures build political unity
Opposition unity is being forged through gestures of mutual support, like leaders campaigning in other parties' states, which helps maintain coordination in a divided political landscape
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April 17, 2026
Women's reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha; will BJP turn it into polling issue in Bengal, Tamil Nadu?
The Opposition is of the view that the government should implement the 2023 women's reservation bill without the delimitation exercise
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