political analysis

Chennai, March 26 – PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK on Thursday, accusing it of misleading the public over the implementation of its 2021 Assembly election promises.In a strongly worded statement, Ramadoss alleged that the DMK, which he claimed “thrives...

Kolkata, March 22 In the constantly evolving political landscape of West Bengal, few constituencies hold the historical weight and symbolism of Bhabanipur – a seat whose electoral journey mirrors the state's transformation from Congress dominance to the rise of the TMC.Today, Bhabanipur is...

Chennai, March 21 The people of Tamil Nadu are temperamentally very scientific, skilled in technical education and science, but they also love films, movie stars, and have built a cult-like respect and stature for actors, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday.Without mentioning anyone...

New Delhi, March 19 Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that India still retains space for dissent, but warned of a growing trend of "delegitimising" it, while political analyst Yogendra Yadav cautioned that the country is witnessing not just democratic backsliding but a deeper...

Kolkata, March 19 Senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya said on Thursday that the "tacit understanding" between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP is dominating the political narrative in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls, even as the "manufactured binary" involving the two parties...

New Delhi, March 19 Describing the BJP as a minor player in the Kerala elections, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that the party is unlikely to have enough influence to be a kingmaker in the state, and at best, can only "break their duck" in the assembly.In an exclusive...

Islamabad, March 18 – Pakistan's habit of controlling the media internally seems to be evolving into an effort to influence independent media in other parts of the world, a report indicates. This highlights Islamabad's growing efforts to deliberately suppress independent, fact-based reporting...

"In a new era of grey-zone conflicts, traditional international institutions are struggling to manage evolving geopolitical tensions," said Daniel Benaim, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, during his keynote address at the Maharana Pratap Annual...

New Delhi/Kolkata, March 16 – The BJP on Monday released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal assembly elections, setting the stage for the electoral battle. The list includes Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition, who is contesting from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur...

Kolkata, March 16 As West Bengal heads into another important election, the TMC is facing one of its most critical organizational challenges in recent years: crafting a candidate list that can counter anti-incumbency, reshape local political dynamics, and maintain the party's dominance after 15...

Kolkata, March 15 The West Bengal BJP on Sunday praised the Election Commission's decision to hold a two-phase election in the state, stating that voters will decisively vote to end the "Maha Jungle Raj" under the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), while the ruling party asserted that the election...

Kolkata, March 15 Seeking to regain political relevance in a state where it once dominated, the Congress has decided to contest the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections on its own, ending its long-standing electoral understanding with the CPI(M) and other Left Front partners.Here's a SWOT...

Kolkata, March 8 – The special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has introduced a new political variable ahead of the assembly polls, with Election Commission data showing a marginally sharper decline in women electors than men – a shift analysts say could influence outcomes...

Jaipur, March 5 Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed skepticism regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to contest for the Rajya Sabha, alleging that the decision may have been made under pressure."I don't understand why you (Nitish Kumar) contested the elections...

Mumbai, February 27 – In an effort to strengthen administrative and expertise-based representation in local self-government, the Maharashtra State Cabinet has approved the appointment of co-opted members to Zilla Parishads (ZP) and Panchayat Samitis.The decision was made by the state cabinet...

Lucknow, February 23 UP BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary responded to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's statement, saying it reflects the opposition's frustration, despair, and political bankruptcy.Without naming Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, the...

In West Bengal's political landscape, accusations of secret understandings between rival parties, known as "setting," have become a prominent tool, shaping narratives and electoral strategies.If Bengal politics relies heavily on perception, then "setting" remains a key charge leveled by major...

Hyderabad, February 18 The resounding victory of the Congress party in the recent municipal elections in Telangana is a significant boost for the ruling party and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, and the election results send a cautionary message to the main opposition BRS, analysts said on...

Feb 16 Despite criticism from the Congress leadership, Mani Shankar Aiyar reiterated his belief that the LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, would remain in power in Kerala, drawing sharp criticism from senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, who dismissed Aiyar's remarks as "unwarranted"."As a...

New Delhi, February 15 The Congress on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interview with PTI was "not an interview" and claimed that it was a "carefully scripted" as well as "desperate PR exercise".Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh further alleged that...