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Pushkar Banakar
Pushkar is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and is based out of Delhi. He has over a decade of experience covering politics and foreign affairs. He writes on Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra politics. He has also been associated with I-PAC, where he has handled election campaigns in Goa, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He tweets at @PushkarBanakar
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By moving fast to fulfil the promises made on the campaign trail, the Andhra CM is looking to strike the iron when it is hot and build on the gains made in the recent elections.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
Rise of Jana Sena Party scripted by ‘Power Star’ – from 2019 poll ashes to 2024 glorySubscriber Only
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Unlike the scenarios of Pawan Kalyan's films, JSP’s journey to the centre stage of Andhra Pradesh politics since it was founded by him in 2014, has been a long and arduous one
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
The new Naidu: How the TDP chief scripted his comebackSubscriber Only
June 08, 2024 08:00 IST
Less than a year ago, Chandrababu Naidu had his back to the wall -- an arrest had derailed his plans and YSRCP’s Jagan Mohan Reddy rode high. He has now ensured a spectacular win for the TDP in Andhra Pradesh and a place on the NDA high table.
Sat, Jun 08, 2024
Will NDA power Chandrababu Naidu into trumping Jagan’s ‘Navaratnalu’? Five things to watch out for in Andhra PradeshSubscriber Only
June 03, 2024 19:49 IST
With Kammas and Kapus having been at loggerheads traditionally, the poll outcome would determine whether the two communities have buried their differences in light of Naidu-Pawan Kalyan tie-up
Mon, Jun 03, 2024
Decode Politics: Why Congress, BRS are at loggerheads over Telangana anthem, state emblemSubscriber Only
June 02, 2024 19:24 IST
Last week, the Revanth Reddy government announced changes to the state emblem. Both this and the decision to rope in music director M M Keeravani, who is from Andhra Pradesh, to compose the state anthem have received a lot of flak from the BRS.
Mon, Jun 03, 2024
Decode Politics: Why YSRCP is paying so much attention to postal ballotsSubscriber Only
May 30, 2024 19:35 IST
Postal ballots are likely to surge this time in Andhra, and might affect results in several seats given the tight contests expected. After party’s appeal, EC withdraws recent order that had made acceptance of postal ballots less stringent
Sun, Jun 02, 2024
Meet the YSRCP MLA, now ‘missing’, caught ‘destroying’ EVM on cameraSubscriber Only
May 23, 2024 18:22 IST
Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy is a four-time Macherla MLA who, along with his brother, wields much influence in the constituency that is known for its violent politics
Wed, Jun 26, 2024
How caste dynamics power Andhra Pradesh politics: From Kamma-Kapu rivalry to Reddys’ dominanceSubscriber Only
May 13, 2024 07:07 IST
While Kammas traditionally back the TDP and Kapus see a chance of better representation with the JSP, the alliance between the parties will test the inter-community rivalry. The Reddys, however, are the most politically influential despite their small numbers.
Mon, May 13, 2024
In YSR family’s Kadapa fortress, Jagan sits pretty despite sister Sharmila, TDP’s bids to queer pitchSubscriber Only
May 12, 2024 08:00 IST
While YSRCP CM is set to romp home in Pulivendla Assembly seat, his grip over Kadapa LS constituency is also expected to ensure his cousin Avinash Reddy’s smooth sailing there despite Sharmilas entry into the fray
Sun, May 12, 2024
Y S Sharmila interview: ‘PM Modi has done nothing for Andhra special status … BJP, TDP, YSRCP all non-performers’Subscriber Only
May 11, 2024 19:43 IST
“Though Congress is very weak right now (in the state) … I should say that we are slowly gaining traction,” says Andhra Pradesh Congress chief
Sun, May 12, 2024
In Rajahmundry LS seat, BJP Andhra chief runs into Jagan’s ‘Navaratnalu’Subscriber Only
May 09, 2024 15:39 IST
D Purandeswari, one of only 6 BJP candidates in state's LS race, banks on JSP for Kapu support, with anti-Jagan sentiment fading in rural parts, where villagers swear by his govt's schemes
Thu, May 09, 2024
At Ground Zero of Andhra capital battle, dashed dreams fuel TDP rise, put YSRCP on back footSubscriber Only
May 08, 2024 19:48 IST
Jagan govt's bid to stall Amaravati capital project to push its three-capital plan has created massive resentment among locals, especially farmers from 29 villages whose lands were acquired by Naidu regime
Thu, May 09, 2024
YSRCP banks on capital dreams in Visakhapatnam, TDP sharpens local pitchSubscriber Only
May 07, 2024 12:33 IST
Apprehensions regarding privatisation of a steel plant, the demand for executive capital status, and jobs and infra dominate the poll narrative
Tue, May 07, 2024
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Power Star’ shines bright in seat with prominent groups in his orbitSubscriber Only
May 06, 2024 13:24 IST
Beside the support from Kapus and Matsyakaras, the JSP is banking on the dissatisfaction with the ruling YSRCP and the actor-politician’s mass appeal in Pithapuram seat
Mon, May 06, 2024
YSRCP has not done much for education or minorities; TDP-BJP alliance will work well: Narasaraopet candidate DevarayaluSubscriber Only
May 05, 2024 13:54 IST
Former Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, who quit the YSRCP, has been fielded from the seat again by the TDP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He speaks about his key priorities and the decision to switch parties.
Sun, May 05, 2024
Jagan names 12 ‘common voters’ among YSRCP’s ‘star campaigners’: Homemakers to farmers, auto driver to tailorSubscriber Only
April 30, 2024 18:04 IST
Of them, 8 are YSRCP volunteers and 4 are ex-govt volunteers, who figure along with party bigwigs in the list of 37 star campaigners for simultaneous polls
Wed, May 01, 2024
Decode Politics: In Andhra, why a court restraining order in Jagan uncle murder case is a setback for OppnSubscriber Only
April 20, 2024 17:26 IST
A Kadapa court directed Oppn leaders, including Jagan's sister and APCC chief Sharmila and TDP president Chandrababu Naidu, to refrain from alleging that YSRCP MP Avinash 'killed' Vivekananda Reddy and that CM was shielding him
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Today in Politics: Campaign focus shifts to second phase; Amit Shah to hold roadshows, rally in Gandhinagar before filing nominationSubscriber Only
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Rahul will address three rallies in Kerala; KCR to go into huddle with BRS candidates to discuss Telangana strategy
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Today in Politics: Campaign to end for phase 1 LS polls, PM Modi in northeast, Rahul to hold 2 rallies in KarnatakaSubscriber Only
April 17, 2024 07:30 IST
Rajnath to participate in three public meetings across Kerala while Priyanka to address rally in support of party candidate in Saharanpur
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
Today in Politics: PM Modi to address 4 rallies in 3 states, SC to hear plea on VVPATSubscriber Only
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Rahul Gandhi to attend rallies on day 2 of Wayanad visit as Priyanaka to hold public meet in Agartala in support of INDIA bloc ally CPI(M)
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Today in Politics: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Kerala; SC will hear Kejriwal’s plea against ED arrestSubscriber Only
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Shah in northeast, Rajnath in Jammu while Priyanka to hold roadshows in Rajasthan with Gehlot and Pilot
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
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Amit Shah to continue BJP’s TN push in Madurai even as rebel candidate Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga
Fri, Apr 12, 2024
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Mon, Apr 08, 2024
Today in Politics: Day after manifesto release, Congress top brass hit campaign trail: Kharge, Sonia in Jaipur; Rahul in HyderabadSubscriber Only
April 06, 2024 07:13 IST
PM Modi to hold rallies and roadshows in UP and Rajasthan; BJP is holding events across the country to mark its foundation day
Sat, Apr 06, 2024
Decode Politics: Why an EC order has sparked a Jagan Reddy-Chandrababu Naidu slugfest in AndhraSubscriber Only
April 05, 2024 14:03 IST
The beneficiaries of the pension scheme earlier used to receive money at their doorstep. While the YSRCP alleges that the TDP orchestrated the move to stop it, jeopardising lives, the Opposition party has accused the government of irregularities.
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