Virendra Kapoor
It is afraid of alienating the Tamil Nadu ruling party for fear it may cost the few seats
There is a strong geopolitical context to the pact as it signals a desire to diversify from China
After the polls, Samajwadi Party and the Congress' mutual dejection may again be the reason for them to go their separate ways
Ajit Pawar left no one in doubt that the political fight with his uncle Sharad Pawar was for real
The shaky opposition alliance is as good as dead with its architect joining the ruling coalition at the Centre
At a time when the dotted I.N.D.I.A. alliance is struggling for some much-needed coherence