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Cong-JD (S) coalition govt shaky as BJP sweeps KarnatakaSubscriber Only
May 23, 2019 13:13 IST
Senior Congress leaders who are trailing badly or on the verge of losing are Mallikarjun Kharge, Veerappa Moily and Muniyappa. The veteran of many a battle, former prime minister Deve Gowda was trailing and this could shake up the Congress- JD (s) coalition no end.
Thu, May 23, 2019
No, the ‘overpaid’ IT worker might not be the cause of Bangalore’s low voter turnoutSubscriber Only
April 19, 2019 16:53 IST
In the 2018 Assembly elections, Congress led the polls in the city with 14 seats and the BJP scored 11. So the voter is also aware and has been changing his preferences quite often.
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
How and why cash polls the votes in Tamil Nadu electionsSubscriber Only
April 17, 2019 12:41 IST
In Tamil Nadu, there is no palpable public anger at the amounts being seized. It has come to such a pass that voters are getting angry if money is not distributed.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Why Tamil Nadu no longer seems a walkover for DMK-Congress combineSubscriber Only
April 16, 2019 19:35 IST
Tamil Nadu elections have become cash-centric over the years, and whichever party has a well-oiled capability to deliver the resources on the ground, has an edge.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
In Andhra Pradesh, was it a grievance vote or gratitude vote? Wait for May 23Subscriber Only
April 13, 2019 13:30 IST
The grievance vote is the anti-incumbency vote where the voter wants to throw out the incumbent government and the gratitude vote where the voter wants to show his gratitude for some benefit that he has received. Which vote was it in Andhra Pradesh?
Sat, Apr 13, 2019
Andhra Pradesh elections: Campaigning gets personal and viciousSubscriber Only
April 09, 2019 20:15 IST
Facing the combined might of YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, K Chandrasekhar Rao and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said at a rally he could be arrested anytime.
Tue, Apr 09, 2019Lok Sabha Elections 2019: In Naidu versus Jagan, it is organisation vs chemistrySubscriber Only
April 06, 2019 08:01 IST
Naidu is relentless in his ability to build alliances while Jagan prefers to go it alone.
Sat, Apr 06, 2019
Telangana polls: Opposition fighting for breathing spaceSubscriber Only
April 04, 2019 08:51 IST
The 2018 assembly election has changed the electoral landscape of Telangana. There was a KCR wave and there are no signs that it is receding. The challenge for the opposition is to regain some face, and show that it still can put up a spirited fight.
Thu, Apr 04, 2019
Elections 2019: How will Bengaluru vote?Subscriber Only
April 02, 2019 10:22 IST
In 2014, all the three city constituencies; Bangalore South, Bangalore Central and Bangalore North went the BJP way with margins of more than one lakh votes.
Tue, Apr 02, 2019
In Andhra politics, pastor K A Paul has generated enough confusion to gain some groundSubscriber Only
March 29, 2019 14:17 IST
K A Paul is now in the news for reviving the Praja Shanthi Party (PSP) and threatening to contest from all 175 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh. Started in 2008, the party had not seen much action till now.
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
2019 Lok Sabha elections: Tamil Nadu, without the ‘Balakot bump’Subscriber Only
March 28, 2019 13:19 IST
2019 Lok Sabha elections: Tamil Nadu is all set for the polls with both the major parties in the state, the DMK and AIADMK, stitching a grand coalition of allies and friends.
Thu, Mar 28, 2019
Andhra Pradesh: Key constituencies and players to watch out for Lok Sabha pollsSubscriber Only
March 26, 2019 08:21 IST
As the major political parties like the TDP and the YSRCP having announced their candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, we look at some of the key parliamentary constituencies in the state.
Tue, Mar 26, 2019
Tamil Nadu elections: Small parties have big problemsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2019 19:27 IST
Most of these smaller parties gain their sustenance from particular castes and some have become so localised and personalised that it is led by one person, and what it means is that if the leader gets the ticket, the party jumps into the alliance.
Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Jagan’s YSRCP has become open house for last-minute defectors and turncoatsSubscriber Only
March 18, 2019 10:03 IST
YSRCP leaders say the inflow into their party was because of its winning chances, while the TDP says that YSRCP lacks good candidates and hence this last minute poaching.
Mon, Mar 18, 2019
In Mandya, Sumalatha wants to cash in husband Ambareesh’s legacySubscriber Only
March 17, 2019 11:13 IST
Sumalatha wants to contest from Karnataka's Mandya parliamentary constituency come what may.
Sat, Apr 13, 2019
AIADMK: In search of a parental figureSubscriber Only
March 15, 2019 12:55 IST
Jayalalitha ran the party like an autocrat and anyone however big could be thrown out of the party without any notice, what so ever. It is difficult for outsiders to understand the fear and absolute obedience that she commanded.
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
TTV Dhinakaran: Is he a one election wonder?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2019 10:47 IST
TTV Dhinakaran is now friendless and without allies. The 2019 polls a real test to his electioneering and his famed voter management skills.
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Kamal Haasan: Complex actor, even more complex politicianSubscriber Only
March 13, 2019 10:04 IST
Kamal Haasan in the film world was known for his search for meaningful cinema. And in politics too he might be an innovator, only that 2019 is too early. He is a dogged fighter and one who will not let go easily.
Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Can Pawan Kalyan be the game changer in Andhra Pradesh politics?Subscriber Only
March 12, 2019 10:34 IST
Pawan Kalyan's party Jana Sena's debut is being watched with a rare mix of curiosity and alacrity. It can upset many an applecart. Pawan's political base is the numerous Kapu community - a significant force in Andhra Pradesh.
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
Vijayakanth’s party turns right, but the leader is still silentSubscriber Only
March 11, 2019 09:58 IST
'Captain' Vijayakanth's ill-health, poor party organisation and lack of a coherent narrative continue to haunt DMDK, but it remains to be seen if his fans and voters still recall him and connect with the shadow of the star.
Mon, Mar 11, 2019Journalism of Courage
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