Rahul Shivshankar
BJP isn’t taking them in to empty out the opposition. There’s a larger message
The Modi campaign is at full throttle while the Opposition shows no signs of catching up
What Modi did emphasise was the Centre’s concerted efforts to connect the Northeast to the rest of India in every way. He cast the spotlight on Congress policies that stoked separatism and led to prolonged civilian distress by way of blockades and strikes
Despite JD(U) denials Bihar CM’s early departure from the Bengaluru Opposition enclave fuels speculation
Can the grand alliance of the Opposition survive its inbuilt contradictions before taking on the ruling coalition led by Modi at his peak?
It was significant since it coincided with the de facto beginning of the campaign for the General Election in 2024
It will take more than the Bihar chief minister’s enthusiasm to ensure opposition unity