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Politics

A Preface to the Future

Minority appeasement has paid off but how far will Congress go?

The Price of Populism

Congress’ five social guarantees can jeopardise the state’s fiscal health

Breaking the Deadlock

How the leadership brawl between Karnataka’s two tallest Congress leaders ended in Siddaramaiah’s favour

How BJP Missed and Congress Scored

There are lessons from Karnataka for both parties ahead of the 2024 General Election

Cong wins big in Karnataka as BJP ‘double engine’ stalls

Grass roots anger over price rise, factional frictions hurt BJP while Congress gains by exploiting incumbency and focussing on local discontent.

Nitish’s Misplaced Mission

It will take more than the Bihar chief minister’s enthusiasm to ensure opposition unity

Guarding the Citadel

BJP takes calculated risks to retain its coastal stronghold. Reports from Dakshina Kannada

DM from PM

BJP maximises the power of short videos in its social media campaign

The Last Leap of a Warhorse

As BS Yediyurappa bows out of electoral politics, Open hits the campaign trail with the Lingayat leader

Hoping Against Hope

Congress banks on grassroots grievances

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