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Mumbai again showing low voter turnout

Abhijeet Thakur August 4, 2014 7:36 PM IST

Mumbaikars seem to be in the mood for a holiday rather than voting again this elections as the voter turnout had not even crossed the mark of 30% till 1:00pm. Even in 2009 the voter turnout was just 41.4%, one of the lowest in the history of Mumbai. Despite all the efforts headed by celebrity appeals […]

Candidates to look out for in Karnataka on April 17

Abhineet Panjwani August 4, 2014 7:23 PM IST

Almost a year after, Karnataka sent to assembly polls, BJP’s fortune as debutante government in Karnataka turned into pieces. Modi at the helm of assembly election did rallies in three constituencies and failed to capture the same seats. It was anti-congress wave after the Anna agitation on pan-India level, but its droplets struggled to sprinkle […]

Is the BJP’s insecurity palpable in Varanasi?

Abhineet Panjwani May 8, 2014 11:44 PM IST

Finally, BJP workers end their much hyped protest, thus joining Modi’s public meeting in Rohania Vidhan Sabha segment. Rohania is one of two rural assembly segments where Kejriwal holds the fort. AAP influence over the rural population can be seen which constitutes 40 percent of the constituency and includes the backward caste like Kurmi, Kumhar, […]

Apart from Rahul Gandhi, where are the Congress leaders?

Samiya Latief May 8, 2014 11:44 PM IST

The most important thing before going out for a war with your enemies is to gauge their weaknesses and their level of power. And BJP has done the research very well before the 16th Lok Sabha Elections. They weighed each and every member of the Congress party before starting with their battle of words and actions. […]

The blame game begins in Assam

Samiya Latief May 7, 2014 10:34 PM IST

The recent killing of Muslims in Assam by the Bodo militants was talked and debated everywhere. More than 20 Muslims including children and women were killed after which the  Army took control of the situation in this remote state that has a history of ethnic violence and armed groups, some fighting for greater autonomy and others for […]

The constituency of Baramulla might show surprising results

Samiya Latief May 6, 2014 8:54 PM IST

One of the most interesting constituencies going to polls tomorrow is Baramulla in North Kashmir. This constituency is one of the 64 constituencies going to polls on 7th May in the eighth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Given the hyper-sensitivity and the candidates, this seat will be a tough one for all the political parties. This seat […]

In search of political revival: Lalu-Rabri & Ram Vilas Paswan

Abhijeet Thakur May 6, 2014 8:12 PM IST

Elections are to be held in seven seats in Bihar for the 5th phase on 7th May. A total of 118 candidates are in the fray from constituencies like Saran, Hajipur, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Maharajgang and Ujiyarpur. This phase is a litmus test for Nitish Kumar led JD(U) as they had won 5 out of 7 in […]

Modi talks more about Smriti & less about Rahul Gandhi in Amethi

Abhineet Panjwani May 6, 2014 7:48 PM IST

In Amethi, this is the first time that Modi took a break from Gandhi bashing. The speech didn’t bank upon pappu’s joke, instead why Smriti Irani is a fit candidate for Amethi. Hence, Modi started his speech pointing out why she was the best bet the constituency has. “She is a Rajya Sabha MP from […]

Women are being looked at as vote banks today

Samiya Latief May 6, 2014 12:37 AM IST

Historically women have never been active participants in the politics and the electoral process of India as it has remained male dominated. As we progress and develop, these norms and this culture are changing across India with women taking part in politics by being members of Parliament, head of states. The participation of women in […]

The dilemma within the Congress over the Third front

Abhijeet Thakur May 5, 2014 9:33 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi tried to clear all the speculations about the possibilities of supporting a third front government if the UPA couldn’t manage a mandate for its own self. This statement has come when the two of Congress’s senior leaders have already expressed their desire to think over the probable post poll support to the third […]

DU student union & JNU student union jump into the Varanasi fight

Abhijeet Thakur May 1, 2014 11:57 PM IST

Varanasi has become the most sought after constituency this election season for obvious reasons and with the voting day coming nearer the battle is becoming more and more interesting seeing a number of twists and tales. With the game of polarization at its peak in the temple town many groups, smaller parties and a few […]

Will the BJP make a mark in Punjab?

Abhineet Panjwani April 29, 2014 11:41 PM IST

In 2012, the SAD-BJP alliance had scripted history by winning a second consecutive term in the Punjab Assembly elections. This time around, the ruling Akalis will be witnessing the toughest battle, as the anti-incumbency factor is at a high in the state. Unfulfilled promises have resulted in bitterness among the voters- be it senior citizens, […]

Top 10 candidates to look out for April 30 polls

Samiya Latief April 29, 2014 10:27 PM IST

1. Sonia Gandhi: The Congress President Sonia Gandhi is fighting for her fourth term from the constituency of Rae Bareli, UP this time. Sonia Gandhi will be fighting against Ajay Agarwal who has been fielded by BJP to compete with the Congress chief here. It is largely believed that she has no major contestant against her with SP […]

Farooq Abdullah vs Tariq Hamid Karra: Srinagar preparing for 30th April polls

Samiya Latief April 29, 2014 8:48 PM IST

The 8th phase of the Lok sabha Election will have polls in 7 states and 2 Union territories across India including J&K where Srinagar constituency will go to polls tomorrow. The Srinagar Lok Sabha seat — spread over three districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal and Budgam — has over 12 lakh voters who will exercise their franchise on 30th April. […]

6 big fights and 6 big faces in Uttar Pradesh on 30 April

Samiya Latief April 29, 2014 8:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh is all set for polls on 30th April when the fate of 233 candidates will be locked in the EVMs by more than 2.4 crore electorates voting in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. Tomorrow’s polls will see some big faces in the fray whose political prestige is at stake this election season. Here are six prominent constituencies […]

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