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NDA needs 400 seats to complete many ‘unfinished’ tasks, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the National Democratic Alliance needs to win at least 400 seats in the Lok Sabha election to complete a number of “unfinished tasks”.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Know Your Turncoats, Part 12: Phase 4 has 50 turncoats, 54% in BJP-led NDA

It’s a deluge of defectors. A record 50 turncoats will contest the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections across 96 constituencies on May 13 – the highest number in a single phase so far. And of these, at least 27, or 54 percent, are in the BJP-led National Democratic…

Newslaundry · May 9, 2024

Know Your Turncoats, Part 10: Kin of MP who died by suicide, Sanskrit activist

Of the 12 turncoats in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, six are part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. After looking at two of them in the previous instalment of this series, which focussed on the battle in Guna, including the BJP’s candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia, and his…

Newslaundry · May 3, 2024

I am a true Ram Bhakt and have never spoken against Lord Ram, says Jitan Ram Manjhi

Jitan Ram Manjhi interview: Here are the excerpts from an interview with Jitan Ram Manjhi who is contesting Lok Sabha election from Gaya seat as an National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate.

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

From Kamaraj to Stalin, alliances a constant theme in elections in T.N.

Tamil Nadu's complex coalition politics between Dravidian parties and BJP-led alliances in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

Focus turns on P.C. George’s absence at NDA poll campaigning in Kottayam

When Thushar Vellappally, the State president of Bharat Dharma Jana Sena announced his entry to the election fray as the National Democratic Alliance candidate in Kottayam, the rival fonts had already been into their second round of electioneering. Despite this delayed entry, he swiftly emerged on the scene, initiating their…

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Global scrutiny an indication of deteriorating democracy in the country: Pinarayi

Drawing attention to the global outcry against threats to democracy and secularism in the country, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has blamed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for pursuing policies that have instilled fear psychosis among various cross-sections.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Case against George for anti-women remarks

The Kerala Women’s Commission has registered a case against P.C. George, senior BJP leader and former MLA, over the alleged anti-women remarks he made at a recent election event for M.T. Ramesh, National Democratic Alliance candidate from the Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

NCP (Ajit Pawar) to ally with NDA in State

The Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, which has been recognised as the official party by the Election Commission of India, has decided to ally with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the State in keeping with its national policy.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

Apna Dal (K) suffered same treatment as JD(U) in INDIA bloc, alleges Pallavi Patel

Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) leader and Sirathu MLA Pallavi Patel on March 22 said that the main parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc should clarify whether her party is still in the alliance or not, hinting that she was open to considering an alliance with the ruling…

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024