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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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Sidelined in YSRCP the first time round, Sharmila refuses overtures from brother-led party, returns to Andhra after failed Telangana foray
Fri, Jan 05, 2024
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YSRTP chief’s move would boost Cong prospects in AP and set up the possibility of a brother-sister face-off in the upcoming LS and Assembly polls
Wed, Jan 03, 2024
As Rahul Gandhi marches again, a look at Bharat Jodo Yatra’s mixed electoral bagSubscriber Only
December 27, 2023 18:29 IST
The Congress leader covered four of the states which went to polls this year. It won Karnataka and Telangana, lost Rajasthan and MP, with the Assembly seats that the yatra had crossed voting as per the general trend in the states
Sun, Jan 14, 2024
Decode Politics: A first for Telangana, why Congress appointed district guardian ministersSubscriber Only
December 27, 2023 11:43 IST
This will not only help streamline governance but also party activities, helping the Congress expand its political footprint and control factional feuds
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
Decode Politics: Why Prashant Kishor met Chandrababu NaiduSubscriber Only
December 24, 2023 14:33 IST
While I-PAC, the company Kishor co-founded and was previously associated with, is advising Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, a company run by two former associates of the poll strategist is working with the TDP.
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Decode Politics: Nara Lokesh concludes Yuva Galam yatra, but did TDP scion miss a trick?Subscriber Only
December 19, 2023 18:37 IST
Lokesh abruptly paused the yatra, which concluded on Monday, following his father’s arrest in September. Instead, he should have gone all-out against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to garner sympathy, say party insiders
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
Decode Politics: Kerala’s financial crisis and why it has gone to SC against CentreSubscriber Only
December 15, 2023 10:48 IST
While the Pinarayi government argues violation of federalism in limiting its borrowing, the Centre says Kerala’s financial crisis is a result of “mismanagement and extravagance” of its administration
Fri, Dec 15, 2023
Decode Politics: In Telangana, the curious case of missing BRS government filesSubscriber Only
December 14, 2023 15:02 IST
Former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav’s aides have been accused of destroying and stealing files on cattle fodder procurement, allegations that have political ramifications for the BRS
Thu, Dec 14, 2023
Decode politics: Why has Telangana CM-elect sparked a row with a DNA comparisonSubscriber Only
December 06, 2023 18:22 IST
INDIA allies from Bihar take exception to Congress leader's swipe at rival KCR from a month ago, seeking to project the latter's caste group as originally a migrant from Bihar
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra: Diminishing returns, results show little sway on voting patternsSubscriber Only
December 05, 2023 13:35 IST
The impact of the Yatra, which ended in January, was seen only in rural Telangana – an area that largely voted for the Cong – but failed to have any impact on party's performance in MP and Rajasthan
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
After his party’s Telangana drubbing, Pawan Kalyan Andhra plans may see changeSubscriber Only
December 04, 2023 16:49 IST
The actor-turned-politician’s outfit loses deposits in all 8 seats it contested in alliance with BJP; in Andhra, is part of a tie-up with TDP that is going through a rough patch
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
Who is Telangana BJP’s ‘double giant killer’ Katipally Venkata Ramana ReddySubscriber Only
December 03, 2023 18:30 IST
Reddy emerged victorious in Kamareddy, beating both KCR and Revanth Reddy.
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
After Karnataka, strategist Sunil Kanugolu pulls off another big win for CongressSubscriber Only
December 03, 2023 13:32 IST
Associates say were given free hand in Telangana, under no pressure to play favourites; in Rajasthan and MP, leaders had their own way
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
Decode Politics: Why BJP pitch for renaming Hyderabad as Bhagyanagar hits a flashpointSubscriber Only
November 29, 2023 12:17 IST
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Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Decode Politics: Why Rythu Bandhu has become poll flashpointSubscriber Only
November 27, 2023 15:23 IST
Two days after allowing payment under 2018 scheme, EC stops it over 'violation' of MCC conditions; BRS urges poll panel to reconsider decision in interest of farmers
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
The strategists helping parties with poll game plan: Teen Bandar to DesignBoxed, who they are and what they doSubscriber Only
November 23, 2023 14:27 IST
Rajasthan to Telangana, Ashok Gehlot to BRS, poll strategists are here to stay, and are helping parties and candidates with everything from a bird's-eye view to ground-level contact
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
Amid buzz over backwards, upper castes dominate Telangana party candidate listsSubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 17:14 IST
Politically powerful Reddys, who are 7% of population, make up a quarter or more of the names for BRS, Cong and BJP; Cong fields fewer Muslims, no Muslim in BJP list
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