Politics
Why Nitish Seems Ready to Return to NDA
Rajeev Deshpande
Bihar CM’s return as JD(U) chief set into motion yet another re-alignment in Patna as Congress’s refusal to consider Kumar for a key role in INDIA alliance irked the party
The Price of a Promise
Congress’ five election guarantees damage Karnataka’s reputation for fiscal prudence
BJP’s huge win in MP is a big setback to Congress
“Modi ki Guarantee” is resonating with voters and CM Shivraj Chouhan’s schemes for women and farm schemes powered BJP to an unprecedented 5th term in office
KCR’S Tough Test
Apart from the distractions of his national ambitions, misgovernance and alleged scams are hurting BRS
Restoring the Dignity of the Dead
The peace accord with UNLF, the oldest Meitei insurgent group in Manipur, and the Supreme Court’s snub to NGOs delaying the burial of victims can help calm the state down
The Radicalisation of Kerala
Pro-Hamas mobilisations reflect the state’s political and social fissures
Intimations for the Incumbent
A resurgent BJP and influential Adivasi candidates could spoil the Congress show in Chhattisgarh’s first phase
The Winning Factor
Fielding MPs and Union ministers in key seats helps BJP introduce new faces and hold veterans accountable at the same time
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