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Afzal Imam
Only Social Justice can Challenge Bulldozer Politics of 80-20 Party
30 Mar 2022
It’s back to 85-versus-15 and efforts to prepare a new national political alternative, but justice, political, social and economic, must not remain merely a slogan.
Ajay Gudavarthy
What Kind of Opposition Campaign can Work Against the BJP?
22 Mar 2022
One fundamental question BJP’s rivals must pose to voters is where the empowered Hindu is. Yes, Muslims are marginalised, but what have Hindus gained?
Ajaz Ashraf, Pragya Singh
Mayawati Should Blame Brahmins, Dalits and Herself for BSP’s Debacle, not Muslims
15 Mar 2022
Blaming Muslims for her party’s poor performance could turn the Dalits against the Muslims. It also proves the thesis that non-BJP parties take Muslim voters for granted.
Subodh Varma
UP Elections: Myths, Truths… and a Riddle
13 Mar 2022
Was it welfare schemes? Or was it Hindutva? And, how much money did BJP spend?
Spandan Pratyush
Election Results Reaffirm Ideology’s Stronghold over Indian Minds
11 Mar 2022
While anti-incumbency knocked down the Congress government in Punjab, the same did not happen in Uttar Pradesh. The answer to this puzzle lies in the role ideology plays in influencing the electorate…
Newsclick Team
UP: Do or Die for BJP
05 Mar 2022
UP is the laboratory of the Modi-BJP's electoral strategy.
Tarique Anwar
UP Elections: In Eastern Region, Dalits Search for Alternatives
01 Mar 2022
Dalits are generally considered silent voters who do not readily reveal their political preferences. A closer look, however, points to their inclination of looking beyond BSP and BJP this election.
PTI
UP Polls: BSP Candidates Were Decided in Amit Shah's Room, Alleges Om Prakash Rajbhar
01 Mar 2022
The SP-led alliance will get a clear majority, says the SBSP leader and former BJP ally, cautioning people against voting for Mayawati’s party.
Saurabh Sharma
UP Elections: West in a Fix as Jats and Muslims Mull Between BJP and SP-RLD Alliance
10 Feb 2022
Kairana/Muzaffarnagar/Baghpat/Mathura/Shamli: A lot has happened in western Uttar Pradesh, and a lot can happen.
Mahesh Kumar
UP Elections: BJP ‘Losing’ Steam in Meerut, Wind Blowing in SP’s ‘Favour’
08 Feb 2022
The lack of development and the impact of the farmers movement could give the SP an edge over the BJP.