political strategy

New Delhi, April 5 The Congress on Sunday launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will primarily benefit larger and more populous states, and is essentially a "Weapon of...

Kolkata, April 5 Amid speculation about the BJP's chief ministerial candidate in the West Bengal assembly elections, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the party had not made any decision on the matter and would instead seek votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his...

Chennai, April 5 VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan has announced that he will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, withdrawing from the race days after he nominated himself from Kattumannarkoil."I wanted to enter the Assembly, but I have now changed my mind to ensure the unity...

Chennai, April 4 VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan announced on Saturday that he will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, withdrawing from the race days after he nominated himself from Kattumannarkoil."I wanted to enter the Assembly, but I have now changed my mind to ensure...

Chennai, April 4 – Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has announced that he will not contest from the Kattumannarkoil Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, effectively ending speculation surrounding his candidacy.Speaking to...

Washington, April 4 Taiwan faces a significant challenge in preserving its democratic way of life amid persistent threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The solution lies in "self-deterrence" – developing the capacity to raise the costs of aggression to make any attempt at subjugation...

Kolkata, April 4 Attacking the BJP over its "double engine" strategy, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that while one engine runs on misusing democratic institutions, the other runs on recruiting "local agents" like AIMIM, ISF and AJUP to create "communal discord".Banerjee said...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 – With just days remaining before April 9, when over 2.71 crore voters will decide Kerala’s political future, the campaign has entered a decisive, high-stakes phase characterized by contrasting strategies, shifting perspectives, and a frantic effort to control the...

New Delhi, April 3 – The Congress announced on Friday the appointment of 27 All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with the party leadership approving the list with immediate effect.The appointments were cleared by Congress President...

Bhopal, April 3 Aam Aadmi Party's Madhya Pradesh in-charge Jitendra Singh Tomar said on Friday that the people of the state are suffering due to the BJP and Congress, and that his party will provide a better option with its clean and honest politics.He referred to the removal of Raghav Chadha...

Bhopal, April 3 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh has significantly restructured its media wing by appointing 9 state co-media in-charges, 33 state spokespersons, and 41 media panelists.The new team was announced late Thursday night with the approval of State BJP President...

Patna, April 2 – A new round of political speculation has emerged in Bihar after RJD MLA Faisal Rahman met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday, days after abstaining from voting in the Rajya Sabha elections held on March 16.Rahman, who represents the Dhaka constituency, was among the...

Kannur, April 2 – In a dramatic display of political theatre and messaging, Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi took his campaign directly to the heart of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s hometown, turning Pinarayi into a stage where symbolism and strategy converged.The roadshow, organized in...

Chhindwara, April 2 – In a setback for the Congress, senior leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath rejected claims of an LPG shortage in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, contradicting his party’s aggressive campaign against the Centre and the state government.While the Congress has...

London, April 1 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the UK will not be "drawn into" the war against Iran as he announced that he would host an international conference this week to discuss all viable diplomatic and political measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, April 1 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India welcomed the move to postpone the tabling of the FCRA Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, even as it said concerns remain because it was only postponed.Speaking to the media after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju...

Mumbai, Apr 1 The president of the Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party, Sunil Tatkare, said he was aware of the merger talks between his party and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), and asserted that he did not oppose it.Expressing disappointment that the merger talks were made public while the...

Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while the world is facing war, unrest, and rising fuel prices, India has managed the situation effectively due to its strong foreign policy and the unity of its people.He accused the Congress of trying to create panic so that...

Mumbai, March 31 Maharashtra NCP President and MP, Sunil Tatkare, said on Tuesday that it is the collective responsibility of all members to carry forward the party envisioned by "Dada" Ajit Pawar with the same strength.Speaking to reporters here, Tatkare highlighted the hard work late Ajit...

New Delhi/Kolkata, March 31 The BJP on Tuesday released its fourth list of 13 candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls, fielding recent Congress entrant Santosh Pathak from Chowringhee and Union minister Shantanu Thakur's wife Soma from the Matua-dominated Bagda seat, as it sought to...