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Siddaramaiah steps down: Karnataka's recent history of CM changes, and their effect on elections
May 30, 2026 9:33 am
Why has Congress decided to change the Karnataka CM now? How has this move played out for the BJP in the past?
Why UP’s new OBC commission is crucial for panchayat polls — and the 2027 battle
May 19, 2026 12:20 pm
The government aims to meet the ‘triple test’ criteria set by the courts to legally clear the way for conducting the local body elections. Why does this matter and what is the political significance?
From DK to DMK to AIADMK: How the Dravidian movement has shaped TN’s politics for nearly a century
May 14, 2026 3:55 pm
The TVK’s rise has relegated the DMK to main Opposition status and left the AIADMK floundering. But this electoral recasting does not mean an end to Tamil Nadu’s deep-rooted Dravidian politics. Here's a look at its long history in the state
‘Didi’s party, dada’s dol’: Experts on what factionalism explains about TMC’s defeat in West Bengal
May 11, 2026 8:46 am
Indian political science moved away from the concept of factionalism, associating it with weak institutions and disorderly politics. West Bengal reveals that these are enduring mechanisms through which power is organised, distributed, and contested.
Before Vijay, there was Rajaji: Recalling independent India's first hung Assembly in Madras state
May 12, 2026 1:30 pm
75 years ago, independent India witnessed its first fractured mandate in Madras State. The early Constitutional test for the fledgling republic forced Nehru to step in and led to the elevation of Rajaji as chief minister.
A political scientist explains why anti-incumbency alone is a 'lazy' way to understand elections
May 09, 2026 10:20 am
In India, anti-incumbency is often used as a catch-all term to explain a poll result. Rahul Verma, a political scientist and Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), explains why it does not always make for a comprehensive explanation in analyses.
What makes West Bengal’s brand of political violence unique? An Expert Explains
May 11, 2026 7:06 am
As Suvendu Adhikari prepares to take oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, a look at the nature, roots, and trajectory of political violence in the state — and what needs to change for it to end.
Explained: The film-politics pipeline behind Vijay’s win in Tamil Nadu, and why Bollywood lacks this model
May 07, 2026 7:11 pm
Tamil Nadu has a history of films being used as a medium of political messaging. Vijay rode his screen popularity to a victory, but not all actors have seen political success in Tamil Nadu — and beyond.
Tamil Nadu’s new leading man: When Vijay took his parents to court for pushing him into politics
May 06, 2026 3:50 pm
Vijay’s foray into politics had several speed bumps. Just about six years ago, when his parents attempted to launch his political career, he took them to court. He formally launched the TVK in 2024.
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Who is N Rangaswamy, set to return as CM for fifth time?
May 05, 2026 8:54 am
Chief Minister N Rangaswamy retained his seat in Thattanchavady and is set to serve a historic fifth term in the post. Here is what to know about the man, dubbed ‘Junior Kamaraj’.
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