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Why Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh was rejected
June 12, 2026 18:35 IST
Meenakshi Natarajan Row Explained: The Returning Officer said that the Congress leader had submitted an “incomplete affidavit in Form 26 and concealed material facts” related to a court case pending against her.
Can a political party have the cockroach as its election symbol? What EC rules saySubscriber Only
June 10, 2026 10:37 IST
For unrecognised parties, which are registered parties that have not met the electoral performance criteria, or independent candidates, the Election Commission allots symbols from a list of “free symbols”. Here’s what to know.
ED raids linked to former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: What is the CMRL-Exalogic case?Subscriber Only
May 28, 2026 09:28 IST
The case has become politically sensitive because it directly involves the family of Pinarayi Vijayan, who served as chief minister during much of the period under investigation. We explain
Who is Veera Pasi, the ‘forgotten hero’ of the 1857 Revolt whose statue Rahul Gandhi unveiled in RaebareliSubscriber Only
May 23, 2026 10:03 IST
While this was not the first attempt by a political party to woo the Pasi community in Uttar Pradesh through an icon from the community, Gandhi’s move is significant ahead of the UP Assembly election next year. We explain.
Experts Explain | How empowering India’s local governments can kickstart innovation and growthSubscriber Only
May 20, 2026 10:02 IST
Debates on Indian federalism can no longer be confined to Centre-state relations. Empowering cities and making their governance more accountable must be integrated into these debates as well.
Experts Explain | India’s federalism challenges, and how consensus building is the way forwardSubscriber Only
May 20, 2026 10:02 IST
To address these serious challenges, the more powerful Centre needs to engage with the states through the democratic processes of wide consultation, accommodation, compromise and self-restraint.
Why UP’s new OBC commission is crucial for panchayat polls — and the 2027 battleSubscriber Only
May 19, 2026 12:20 IST
The government aims to meet the ‘triple test’ criteria set by the courts to legally clear the way for conducting the local body elections. Why does this matter and what is the political significance?
‘Didi’s party, dada’s dol’: Experts on what factionalism explains about TMC’s defeat in West BengalSubscriber Only
May 11, 2026 08:46 IST
Indian political science moved away from the concept of factionalism, associating it with weak institutions and disorderly politics. West Bengal reveals that these are enduring mechanisms through which power is organised, distributed, and contested.
Congress yet to decide Kerala CM: How long can it take under the ConstitutionSubscriber Only
May 11, 2026 08:47 IST
After a state’s elections are over, how soon does a new government have to be formed, and what happens if that timeline is breached? We explain.
A political scientist explains why anti-incumbency alone is a ‘lazy’ way to understand electionsSubscriber Only
May 9, 2026 10:20 IST
In India, anti-incumbency is often used as a catch-all term to explain a poll result. Rahul Verma, a political scientist and Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), explains why it does not always make for a comprehensive explanation in analyses.
What makes West Bengal’s brand of political violence unique? An Expert ExplainsSubscriber Only
May 11, 2026 07:06 IST
As Suvendu Adhikari prepares to take oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, a look at the nature, roots, and trajectory of political violence in the state — and what needs to change for it to end.
Explained: The film-politics pipeline behind Vijay’s win in Tamil Nadu, and why Bollywood lacks this modelSubscriber Only
May 7, 2026 19:11 IST
Tamil Nadu has a history of films being used as a medium of political messaging. Vijay rode his screen popularity to a victory, but not all actors have seen political success in Tamil Nadu — and beyond.
In Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s swearing-in delayed: What is the Governor’s role in a hung AssemblySubscriber Only
May 7, 2026 15:39 IST
If an election doesn’t throw up a clear winner, how does the Governor decide whom to invite to form the government? What are the guidelines, and the controversies?
Congress leaves DMK for TVK: Why this post-poll break-up is a first in their decades-old allianceSubscriber Only
May 6, 2026 16:09 IST
Congress DMK alliance ends: The Congress's move brings to an end what had otherwise been a mostly steadfast alliance for the past two decades or so. Here’s the history of their political equation over the years.
Why Rahul Gandhi has asked ‘some in the Congress’ to not ‘gloat about TMC’s loss’Subscriber Only
May 6, 2026 09:12 IST
The Congress leader criticised his own party for celebrating the Trinamool’s loss in West Bengal. But differences have persisted between the two parties, and even between Congress and its long-time ally DMK in Tamil Nadu.
Assam Assembly Election Results | Himanta factor to Gogoi’s loss: 5 key takeawaysSubscriber Only
May 5, 2026 08:10 IST
A decade after it first came to power in Assam, the BJP is stronger than ever. It has clinched its first-ever absolute majority in the state by cornering 82 of the total 126 seats.
Tamil Nadu’s new leading man: When Vijay took his parents to court for pushing him into politicsSubscriber Only
May 6, 2026 15:50 IST
Vijay’s foray into politics had several speed bumps. Just about six years ago, when his parents attempted to launch his political career, he took them to court. He formally launched the TVK in 2024.
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Who is N Rangaswamy, set to return as CM for fifth time?Subscriber Only
May 5, 2026 08:54 IST
Chief Minister N Rangaswamy retained his seat in Thattanchavady and is set to serve a historic fifth term in the post. Here is what to know about the man, dubbed ‘Junior Kamaraj’.
What the Assembly election results say about state parties and the emerging political landscapeSubscriber Only
May 5, 2026 08:53 IST
Assembly Election 2026 Explained: The Opposition’s challenge is that while it is flagging federal concerns, voters seem to be moving towards national parties, particularly the BJP, with each passing year.
Tamil Nadu 2026 Verdict: Lessons TVK can take from the other ‘Vijay’ who dazzled state politics 15 years agoSubscriber Only
May 5, 2026 13:07 IST
Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: The swiftness with which the ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth-led DMDK faltered after its 2011 moment of glory serves as a cautionary tale for the ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. We explain.
BJP’s big Bengal win: 5 reasons it beat Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
May 6, 2026 09:12 IST
West Bengal (WB) Election Results 2026: The Modi versus Mamata narrative bore fruit, supported by factors ranging from the 'non-implementation' of the Centre's welfare schemes to lack of infra-building in the state under the TMC.
With Left losing Kerala, India has no communist government for the first time since 1977: trajectory of the declineSubscriber Only
May 5, 2026 09:00 IST
West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura have had communist governments in the past. Here is a brief history of how they came to power and their more recent decline.
TN Election Results 2026 | Vijay disrupts Dravidian binary. Here’s what his party TVK stands forSubscriber Only
May 6, 2026 09:14 IST
Over the last five decades, the Dravidian parties have alternated power without any interruption. This streak has broken, with the TVK emerging as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 108 seats.
Mamata’s tampering charge: Between polling and counting, how EVMs are stored in strongroomsSubscriber Only
May 2, 2026 08:33 IST
Days before the counting of votes in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed they received reports of manipulation concerning the storage of EVMs.
Will AAP Rajya Sabha MPs face disqualification after joining BJP? ExplainedSubscriber Only
April 26, 2026 12:59 IST
More than two-thirds of the AAP's members in Rajya Sabha have jumped ship to the BJP. What happens to these members, the AAP and the Upper House now?
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