Siddharth Singh
The economic benefits of simultaneous polls will be far-reaching
With too many commitments and contenders, Karnataka’s Congress government has to get its balancing act right
Grass roots anger over price rise, factional frictions hurt BJP while Congress gains by exploiting incumbency and focussing on local discontent.
BJP hopes the state budget and strategically targeted schemes will help it retain power in Karnataka
BJP is certain it will win the multi-cornered contest in Tripura while it seeks to expand its footprint in Meghalaya and Nagaland
Modi’s attack on freebies and his emphasis on development-cum-welfare will define the BJP campaigns for the upcoming Assembly elections
Looking for ways to beatincumbency, caste mobilisation and organisational rejigs seem to be part of BJP’s strategy
Pushkar Singh Dhami’s decision to formulate uniform personal laws in Uttarakhand conveys an unambiguous message but comes with its own challenges
Has the Samajwadi Party’s dependence on Muslim-Yadav support distanced other sections of the electorate?