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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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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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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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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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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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Why Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha could see hardened political lines ahead of delimitation
Rajya Sabha, by virtue of its composition, rarely commands sufficient public attention, yet it plays a crucial role in the passage of legislation and debates
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Fast-tracking women's reservation: A digital census meets a 2011 baseline
Most parties are likely to support women's reservation by 2029 in principle, but want clarity on specific questions
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The weight of a legacy: Nishant Kumar and Bihar's succession hurdle
Nishant Kumar inherits not merely a party, but a political system built almost entirely around his father, Nitish Kumar
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Beyond the ballot: Taranjit Singh Sandhu's new role and shifting landscape of Governor appointments
Taranjit Singh Sandhu's new Delhi role marks a significant transition after his Lok Sabha election bid in Amritsar
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Discharged and unleashed: The new chapter for Arvind Kejriwal
This development sets the stage for Kejriwal’s return to Delhi's political scene, where he is expected to challenge established parties and potentially fragment the opposition
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Grand buildings vs ground realities: The missing public spaces of Delhi
India Gate now has clean toilets and drinking water, welcome upgrades. But picnicking remains prohibited, keeping families at arm's length from what should be their most accessible public space
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More guardrails needed: Forging safeguards for India's next generation in the digital age
Following a spike in digital-related mental health issues, India may have to re-evaluate its digital policy for children, even as it plans to introduce gaming and content creation into schools
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Beyond protests: Can India's caste-based politics lead to equitable development?
The BJP, despite its umbrella Hindutva assertion, has been more successful than other parties in cobbling coalitions with smaller caste-based parties
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Why Nitin Nabin’s elevation marks a quiet but crucial transition for BJP
By calling Nabin his “boss” on organisational matters, Modi was not being informal. He was sending a message to the cadre and the leadership
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How Nitish Kumar's strategic 'Samriddhi Yatra' rewrites Bihar's political playbook
Nitish’s early move has shaken the main opposition. They too are now preparing their own march against him, after the state budget session. Perhaps, a yatra late
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What keeps India’s leaders in power for long?
The art of surviving for long in political leadership hinges on adaptation, reinvention, and building social coalitions, rather than just institutional power
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The silent Parliament: Decline in sitting days is a threat even AI can't solve
The decline in parliamentary sittings in India has reached a historic low, threatening legislative oversight and accountability
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