Akhilesh Yadav
The Peace Dividend
Rajeev Deshpande
In a clash of identity politics, law and order gives BJP the advantage in Western Uttar Pradesh
National Interest
K Chandrashekar Rao is said to have invited and met RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav recently and is also in touch with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
Five Myths About How India Votes
Every election season, interest groups revive old political tropes that are long past their relevance. With five states holding assembly polls in February and March, this year is no exception. The electorate, however, seems to have moved on
UP Tactics
There were photos of Priyanka recently chancing upon and exchanging pleasantries with Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on a flight
Musical Chairs?
Former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa is busy creating a rift within the BJP leadership
Advantage Adityanath
As the chief minister’s approval ratings rise, the divided opposition in Uttar Pradesh is scrambling for the anti-BJP vote
Family Drama
As the UP Assembly election looms nearer, the battle between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and estranged uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav is diffusing
Alliance Overtures
For Mayawati an alliance with the SP will be necessary to counter the BJP in the next election
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