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BJP prefers to slowly infiltrate regional parties and dilute their vote bank, says VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Hindu

I’ve spent a lifetime dreading the loss of a parent. And now it’s finally happened

I am shocked at how shocked I am. Why are we so unprepared when the inevitable comes to pass, asks Adrian Chiles

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Central aims, subnational strategies

Insights into the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting BJP’s dominance, Congress’s strategies, and the evolving political dynamics. Learn about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach, Rahul Gandhi’s initiatives, and the implications for India’s future.

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Just how big is India’s 2024 election? Find out in seven numbers

About 969 million people will take part in the giant elections to decide who will rule the world’s most populous nation.

Al Jazeera

Congress loyalists upset over ‘outsider’ getting prominence in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka

lok sabha elections 2024: Jayaprakash Hegde, who worked as chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, has not yet joined the Congress.

The Hindu

Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election

At least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi’s political agenda and vilify critics – sparing not even Gandhi.

Al Jazeera

Hafta letters: Modi rajya, farmers’ agitation, Israel-Palestine

I’m intrigued by the trend in Bollywood over the past decade, where a significant majority of big-screen releases, including films like Pathan, Tiger 3, Fighter, and Article 370, along with forthcoming ones like Yodha, heavily feature themes of hyper-nationalism, patriotism, or religion. It seems the industry is moving away from…

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A ‘royal electoral battle’ that did not materialise in Thanjavur in 1979

Suggestions for Modi and Rahul to contest in South India; reminiscent of Indira Gandhi's failed attempt in 1979.

The Hindu

Doors are still open for alliance with Trinamool Congress: Jairam Ramesh

Even as the Trinamool Congress has decided to contest all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the Congress on March 3 said doors are still open for an alliance with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC for the upcoming general polls.

The Hindu

No display of Indira Gandhi’s photos at Congress meet irks Chinta Mohan

Senior Congress leader Chinta Mohan on February 26 (Monday) faulted the organisers of the “Nyaya Sadhana Sabha”, the party’s maiden meeting on the 2024 elections, for not displaying the image of Indira Gandhi on the publicity material put up at the venue in Anantapur.

The Hindu

This is the last Congress govt. in the State, says Jagadish Shettar

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar predicts the end of Congress government in Karnataka, criticizes Deputy CM Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah.

The Hindu

Kamal Nath | Indira’s ‘third son’

Speculations of former CM Kamal Nath joining BJP dismissed after emotional reference to Indira Gandhi’s support.

The Hindu

Amid buzz over Kamal Nath joining BJP, M.P. Congress leaders recall his ties to the Gandhi family

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath arrives in Delhi amid speculation of joining BJP after Congress defeat.

The Hindu

Political mills abuzz over talk of Kamal Nath joining BJP; Digvijaya Singh asserts 'Kamal Nath won't leave Congress'

In-charge of Madhya Pradesh Congress Jitendra Singh also said that he did not think that Nath would leave the Congress party and would be joining any other party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sonia Gandhi to file nomination for Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan

Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party and former party president Sonia Gandhi, will be filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

The Hindu

Nehru, Indira gave Bharat Ratna to themselves: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister

Madhya Pradesh CM accuses Nehru and Gandhi of awarding themselves Bharat Ratna, thanks PM Modi for recent awardees.

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"No compromise on Ram and Rashtra," Acharya Pramod Krishnam's strong response after expulsion from Congress

After his expulsion from the Congress over indiscipline and anti-party remarks, Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Sunday said that there cannot be any compromise on 'Ram' and 'Rashtra'. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

BJP hits out at Kharge over his remark on ‘dictatorship’

The Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Mallikarjun Kharge for his barb, stating that it was in fact “dynastic politics in the name of democracy”.

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Indira Gandhi declined to take bold decisions when Lee Kuan Yew asked her to: T.N. Governor

Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew criticized India's leaders for not taking bold decisions, but Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi believes India has the potential to become an economic power.

The Hindu

In the wake of Maldives row, AICC president stresses on cordial relations with neighbours

India-Maldives issue: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge blamed PM Modi for the controversy stating that the latter is habituated to taking everything personally.

The Hindu

Will Telangana see another Gandhi representing it in Parliament?

Sonia Gandhi may contest from Telangana in 2024, with Priyanka as an option, to repay the gratitude of Telangana people for her role in making the 60-year old dream come true.

The Hindu

A Christmas inside the century-old Medak cathedral

99 years ago to the day, Rev Charles Walker Posnett rode an elephant with his brother at the head of a long procession to reach the Medak Cathedral. On December 25, 1924, surrounded by about 3000 villagers and fellow parishioners under one of the grandest cathedral he helped execute, Posnett…

The Hindu

BJP MP Ahluwalia cites suspension of 63 MPs in 1989 to hit out at opposition

BJP MP and former Union minister S.S. Ahluwalia cited the suspension of 63 MPs from the Lok Sabha in 1989

Newslaundry

Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable?

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

The Hindu

Telangana Congress wants Sonia Gandhi to contest from the State in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

The Political Affairs Committee of the Telangana Congress has unanimously passed a resolution requesting Sonia Gandhi to contest from any of the seats in Telangana.

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