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Sanjay Kumar is a professor and currently director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. The views expressed are personal.

Atishi, who has served as advisor to Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia, was named as partys candidate for 2019 Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency. (Photo: Facebook screengrab | Atishi)

Opinion

Caste-based mobilisation a reality in Indian polls

The caste-based mobilisation is one of the most important tools of voter mobilisation of all political parties in...

3 Sept 2018 12:01 AM IST

The election commission conducts FLC of new machines followed by rehearsals of EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPATs) before the polling day in front of representatives from registered parties.

Opinion

Simultaneous polls will be a blow to federalism

The argument against holding simultaneous elections on the ground of having its impact on the federal character is even...

23 Aug 2018 12:47 AM IST

There is no denying the cost savings associated with simultaneous elections for the government. (Representational image)

360 Degree

One poll, and its pitfalls

India is one country, but we need to recognise the existence of 29 states within this country and each state having its...

15 July 2018 12:15 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Nitish's summersault likely before 2019 polls

Nitish Kumar, who had displayed flip-flop attitude in recent times, might do another summersault before the 2019 Lok...

7 July 2018 12:10 AM IST

Opinion

Verdict in 2019 might be all about alliances

In 2019, victory may depend largely on the question of which side can form the bigger or a stronger alliance.

26 Jun 2018 12:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Opinion

No sign of a Modi wave, but voters did want to bring change in K'taka

The BJP ended up winning 104 seats, while the Congress ended up winning 78 seats.

16 May 2018 1:06 AM IST

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Opinion

Dalit anger boils, BJP set to face a hard time

The dalits deserted the Congress, for which they have been voting a long time, and backed the BJP in 2014.

17 April 2018 1:00 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Opinion

Cong seems to have an early edge in Karnataka

The state Assembly has already passed a resolution for a separate state flag for Karnataka, and the bill is pending with...

2 April 2018 3:43 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Gorakhpur, Phulpur: A story beyond 2 seats

Gorakhpur was represented in Parliament by chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Phulpur by his deputy Keshav Prasad...

19 March 2018 6:41 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the Centenary Celebrations of Patna University, in Patna, Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Northeast polls: It's advantage BJP

The BJP is sure to gain in this region, but that may still not be enough to win elections in these states.

12 Feb 2018 5:58 AM IST

Bhupendrasinh Khant, who was with the Congress before the polls, had contested as an Independent after the party offered the seat to its ally Bharatiya Tribal Party as part of a seat-sharing agreement. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Cong's prospects seem better than before

The electoral prospects may look promising for the Congress, but only by these narratives and factors.

2 Jan 2018 3:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Verdict 2017: Questions of identity trumps over real issues in 2...

The victory of the BJP was hardly doubtful in Himachal as that state has a history of handing its government to...

19 Dec 2017 1:28 AM IST