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Anjishnu Das
Anjishnu Das works on the Political Pulse team at The Indian Express. He writes research- and data-oriented stories on politics. He previously worked at The Times of India from 2018 to 2023
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Lok Sabha battle round 1, breaking down the contest: 102 seats, 21 states and UTs, 1,625 candidatesSubscriber Only
April 18, 2024 17:15 IST
The NDA and the INDIA alliance parties won 48 seats each of these 102 in the 2019 polls; Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand to complete polling
Fri, Apr 19, 2024
In battle for Tamil Nadu, why allies give Stalin and DMK the edgeSubscriber Only
April 12, 2024 07:13 IST
Though affected by the loss of the AIADMK, the BJP has redoubled its efforts in the state in an attempt to gain ground
Fri, Apr 12, 2024
How even a change of 1°C in heat can affect pollsSubscriber Only
April 06, 2024 14:23 IST
Average temperatures during polling months have been steadily rising as general elections get pushed to summer; a study found a rise a year before elections impacts both how voters vote, and how many candidates participate
Sat, Apr 06, 2024
In tough Uttar Pradesh race, why SP, Congress will keep eye on tie-up of Owaisi, Apna Dal factionSubscriber Only
April 03, 2024 11:59 IST
Both AIMIM and Apna Dal (K) are making their Lok Sabha poll debuts in UP. They have contested a fraction of the Assembly seats in the state in the past, eating into votes of big parties in a few
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Among top donors to BJP, TMC and Congress, 8 unlisted firms spent many times their profitSubscriber Only
April 03, 2024 03:42 IST
Topping the list is Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd which donated a total of Rs 1,368 crore in bonds while making a cumulative profit of only Rs 368 crore in four years.
Wed, Apr 03, 2024
Free pass to the House: How often MPs, MLAs have been elected unopposedSubscriber Only
March 31, 2024 19:38 IST
As 10 MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh, or one-sixth of the Assembly, get elected unopposed, crunching the numbers on uncontested poll wins since 1952
Sat, Apr 06, 2024
Today in Politics: Hit by Rs 1,823 cr I-T notices, Cong set to hold nationwide protests against ‘tax terrorism’Subscriber Only
March 30, 2024 07:19 IST
In Telangana, top BRS leader Keshava Rao is set to return to Cong; in Andhra Pradesh, state Cong chief Y S Sharmila is launching LS poll campaign
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
From Rs 25,000 in first polls to Rs 95 lakh now: What Lok Sabha candidates can ‘officially’ spendSubscriber Only
March 28, 2024 18:18 IST
The per candidate limit on Lok Sabha poll expenses has been raised every few elections but the recent increases have been considerably larger. There is, however, no limit on how much parties can spend
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Of 26 companies which faced agencies’ heat, two-thirds bought electoral bonds after a knock on doorSubscriber Only
March 25, 2024 04:10 IST
Total bonds bought by these 26 companies from April 2019 till February 2024 is Rs 5,179 crore; BJP enchased 37%, TMC 18%, Congress 12%.
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Why BJP wooed Nitish back: Answer lies in both NDA’s 2019 Lok Sabha sweep and its narrow 2021 Assembly winSubscriber Only
March 24, 2024 11:29 IST
JD(U) staying with Mahagathbandhan could have helped INDIA deal a significant dent to NDA tally in Bihar; it won 39 of 40 seats last time
Mon, Mar 25, 2024
BJP redeemed 81% of electoral bonds purchased by Nifty, Sensex companiesSubscriber Only
March 22, 2024 17:46 IST
Fifteen companies feature in the list, 13 of them donated to BJP; BRS comes next in amount of donations received from these firms
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
BJP recipient No. 1, its top 10 donors form 35% of its Rs 6,000-crore electoral bond kittySubscriber Only
March 22, 2024 04:33 IST
A scrutiny of the data published by the Election Commission of India reveals that the top 10 of the total 487 donors to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party account for Rs 2,119 crore, which is 35 per cent of the party’s electoral bond kitty of Rs 6,060 crore encashed since April 2019, the largest amongst all parties.
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
Today in Politics: SBI disclosure set to ‘match’ parties to donors via electoral bondsSubscriber Only
March 21, 2024 06:52 IST
The Supreme Court will hear several election-related matters, including the recently amended appointment procedure for election commissioners and the practice of parties handing out “freebies” during polls
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
As BJP rises in West Bengal, why TMC may have decided to go solo – it doesn’t lose by muchSubscriber Only
March 18, 2024 17:14 IST
Combined vote shares of TMC, Congress were more in only 6 of 18 LS seats the BJP won in 2018; by 2021 Assembly polls, the dent for BJP would have been even lesser.
Tue, Mar 19, 2024
Today in Politics: INDIA show of strength at Rahul Yatra’s closing rally; PM Modi continues South pushSubscriber Only
March 17, 2024 07:03 IST
Day after EC declared LS poll dates, Oppn bloc is kicking off campaign from Mumbai’s Shivaji Park; Modi is set to address NDA rally in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
Electoral bonds: For BJP, fund flow was year-round, Cong and TMC saw spikes in and around pollsSubscriber Only
March 16, 2024 07:41 IST
Since April 2019, the BJP redeemed an average Rs 275.5 crore in each electoral bond tranche, about three times more than the average for the TMC at Rs 73.2 crore and the Congress at Rs 64.6 crore
Sat, Mar 16, 2024
Electoral bonds data: TMC at No. 2 with Rs 1,609 crore, bond redemption rose after Assembly poll winSubscriber Only
March 15, 2024 07:01 IST
According to data uploaded by the Election Commission, the AITMC redeemed electoral bonds totalling Rs 1609 crore between April 2019 and January 2024.
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
Who paid the parties: Infrastructure, construction, mining, pharma companies dominate donor listSubscriber Only
March 15, 2024 04:20 IST
The total amount donated under the scheme from April 1, 2019 to February 15, 2024, was Rs 12,156 crore, of which almost half came from the top 20 donors alone, the data provided by the State Bank of India to the ECI showed.
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
Gaming to infra to mining — here are the top 20 purchasers of electoral bondsSubscriber Only
March 14, 2024 22:02 IST
The top 20 donated Rs 5,830 crore or 48% of the total electoral bonds purchased between April 2019 and January 2024.
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
One nation, one election: Opposition opposed, raises concerns about federalism, Constitutional changesSubscriber Only
March 14, 2024 14:11 IST
Of 32 in favour, 26 are part of NDA, accounted for 48.3% vote share in 2019 LS polls; of 15 opposed, 10 are INDIA, made up for 35.9% votes
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
Behind Haryana reshuffle, ghosts of 2019: JJP was a factor in half the seats, but cut into both BJP, Cong votesSubscriber Only
March 13, 2024 14:18 IST
In Lok Sabha polls, in comparison, JJP was barely a factor, winning 1 and second in another
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Today in Politics: Mamata to lead anti-CAA roadshow in Siliguri; what next for JJP?Subscriber Only
March 13, 2024 06:51 IST
Plus, the Supreme Court is expected to hear Manish Sisodia's curative petition challenging the rejection of his bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Today in Politics: PM Modi to visit four states, in Assam amid growing anti-CAA sentimentsSubscriber Only
March 09, 2024 07:20 IST
Plus, the Opposition MVA alliance is scheduled to meet for Maharashtra seat-sharing talks.
Sat, Mar 09, 2024
As PM Modi announces another LPG price cut, why gas subsidies and elections go hand in handSubscriber Only
March 08, 2024 16:17 IST
The reduction of Rs 100 per cylinder comes just months after the Centre slashed prices ahead of Assembly polls in five states, including three key Hindi heartland states.
Sat, Mar 09, 2024
As Sandeshkhali puts women at heart of Bengal battle, a look at their numbersSubscriber Only
March 06, 2024 19:36 IST
More men than women among the state’s registered voters, but 17 of 42 LS seats saw a greater turnout percentage for women than men in 2019; in Basirhat, under which Sandeshkhali falls, the turnout for men was far more
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