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Rahul Verma
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The BSP in a changed battlefieldPremium Story
July 20,2017 00:02:09 AM
The trouble for the BSP is that a much younger and energetic Dalit leadership has started shaping the discourse within Dalit politics. The BSP’s future in Indian politics depends heavily on what Mayawati chooses to do in the coming months.
Thu, Jul 20, 2017
A chief minister like YogiPremium Story
April 03,2017 00:13:32 AM
Building a Hindu social coalition helped the BJP win UP. Adityanath represents that mandate
Tue, Apr 04, 2017Close, but no BiharPremium Story
March 07,2017 01:44:56 AM
There are similarities between UP polls and the lead-up to the Mahagathbandhan’s victory last year. But the BJP seems to have made critical adjustments this time.
Tue, Mar 07, 2017
Late to the partyPremium Story
February 10,2017 00:00:43 AM
BSP needs to look beyond social engineering, at the changing grammar of politics. It could focus on Mayawati’s image as an efficient administrator.
Fri, Feb 10, 2017
In the ruins of BabriPremium Story
December 07,2016 00:15:40 AM
The mandir-masjid dispute continues to frame the political debate in UP 24 years after the destruction of the mosque. Communal faultlines in the state have deepened, in recent times
Wed, Dec 07, 2016
Lokniti-CSDS Post-poll Analysis: Women bought Jaya her return ticketPremium Story
May 24,2016 00:23:24 AM
Survey data suggest women, traditional backers of the Chief Minister, rallied behind her as never before, overwhelming all negatives.
Tue, May 24, 2016
Lokniti-CSDS post-poll analysis: BJP enters Kerala cutting into votes of Left, Congress frontsPremium Story
May 23,2016 04:48:06 AM
The NDA received 14.6 per cent of votes and apart from winning one seat, the BJP candidates were runners-up in six seats.
Mon, May 23, 2016
Two Dravidian poles, intactPremium Story
May 19,2016 00:30:35 AM
Today’s assembly results are unlikely to mark a critical change in Tamil Nadu’s bipolar contest
Thu, May 19, 2016
Desperately seeking AmbedkarPremium Story
April 30,2016 00:00:57 AM
The more interesting question to ask is: Why is the BJP pushing itself so aggressively to appropriate Ambedkar now, and not five or 10 years ago?
Sat, Apr 30, 2016
Bihar post-poll survey: Both caste and development, viewed through identity lensPremium Story
November 10,2015 00:54:00 AM
While the upper castes overwhelmingly voted for the NDA, Yadavs, Muslims and Kurmis stood behind the maha gathbandhan.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015
Bihar post poll survey: Dalits dump NDA, rural Bihar stays out of its reachPremium Story
November 10,2015 00:29:00 AM
The Lokniti-CSDS post-poll survey examines what went wrong for the NDA in Bihar, especially after a pre-poll survey had found it ahead of the grand alliance.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015
As Nitish Kumar gained likes, ‘har har Modi’ became ‘arhar Modi’Premium Story
November 10,2015 00:03:31 AM
Nitish gained popularity among Yadavs, lower OBCs, Muslims, and supporters of other parties.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015
Bihar polls: The road to 1 Anne MargPremium Story
September 10,2015 00:02:32 AM
For the BJP, strategic placement of allies could make or break this election.
Thu, Sep 10, 2015
Ahead of Bihar elections, Nitish Kumar understands growing importance of women votersPremium Story
July 17,2015 00:00:05 AM
The prohibition pledge acknowledges the growing importance of women voters.
Fri, Jul 17, 2015
Divided government, gridlocked HousePremium Story
April 01,2015 00:00:39 AM
Different parties rule at state and national levels. It is not yet clear if this is a sign of maturing democracy or a crisis of governance
Wed, Apr 01, 2015
Dear Narendra bhaiPremium Story
February 11,2015 00:56:40 AM
The effect of negative campaigns is generally marginal to the final result.
Wed, Feb 11, 2015
Flattened by secularismPremium Story
November 05,2014 00:24:06 AM
Muslims and upper castes are more similar in their voting patterns than the Hindu right would like to acknowledge.
Wed, Nov 05, 2014
The appeal of the problem solverPremium Story
August 21,2014 00:00:13 AM
Modi is a seasoned politician but the rising tide of expectation poses a big challenge to his popularity.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
The coming war on dynastyPremium Story
July 25,2014 00:00:46 AM
To consolidate its 2014 success, the BJP must weaken the Congress.
Fri, Jul 25, 2014
In decline, in denialPremium Story
July 07,2014 00:02:38 AM
Though the Left’s losses are all-India, its route to revival passes through West Bengal.
Mon, Jul 07, 2014
Out of stepPremium Story
May 20,2014 00:24:43 AM
The reasons for the Congress’s debacle are deep and structural. Revival will be a long haul.
Tue, May 20, 2014
BJP has a gender problemPremium Story
May 15,2014 00:05:05 AM
The party has always faced a challenge in mobilising the female voter.
Thu, May 15, 2014
The primacy of leadersPremium Story
April 24,2014 03:22:53 AM
This election campaign is dominated by individuals rather than ideas. Why this is not likely to change come 2019.
Thu, Apr 24, 2014Why the Congress needs the BJPPremium Story
March 19,2014 00:07:53 AM
In states where the Congress is challenged by centrist regional parties, it has a much harder task of rebuilding itself.
Wed, Mar 19, 2014Not just AAPPremium Story
January 03,2014 00:40:50 AM
Its achievements in Delhi are remarkable,but not as unusual or unprecedented as they are being made out to be.
Thu, Jan 09, 2014