With 2024 elections looming, Opposition must heed lessons of Congress defeat in three state polls

The party cynically appropriated the language and symbols of Hindutva, instead of forging a secular, democratic political strategy, writes Harsh Mander.

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With 2024 elections looming, Opposition must heed lessons of Congress defeat in three state polls

The party cynically appropriated the language and symbols of Hindutva, instead of forging a secular, democratic political strategy.

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Priyanka Gandhi relieved as UP Congress in-charge, most states get new leaders in-charge

The Congress has appointed former Rajasthan deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot in-charge of Chhattisgarh Congress, while senior party leader from Kerala, Ramesh Chennithala was named in-charge of Maharashtra.

#congress #CWC #UttarPradesh #chhattisgarh #kerala #maharashtra #PriyankaGandhi #AvinashPande #SachinPilot #RameshChennithala #AssemblyElections2023 #elections2024 #INDIAAlliance #india

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Priyanka Gandhi relieved as UP Congress in-charge, most states get new leaders in-charge

In a major rejig ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress removed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the party in-charge in Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka Gandhi, how

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Kamal Nath removed as Madhya Pradesh Congress chief; Charan Das Mahant chosen CLP leader in Chhattisgarh

Party picks Jitu Patwari, an OBC leader, to head the party in Madhya Pradesh; while in Chhattisgarh, Deepak Baij to continue as PCC chief.

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Kamal Nath removed as Madhya Pradesh Congress chief

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge replaces Kamal Nath with Jitu Patwari as MP Congress chief and Charan Das Mahant as Chhattisgarh leader. OBC consolidation in BJP countered by Congress. Rajasthan next.

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Why is the BJP choosing political lightweights as chief ministers?

The party wants to keep the power centre in Delhi to benefit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity.

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Why is the BJP choosing political lightweights as chief ministers?

The party wants to keep the power centre in Delhi to benefit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity.

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BJP win in Lok Sabha 2024? How money managers are reading political winds

With a massive victory in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh elections and a comeback in Madhya Pradesh, BJP has set the mood for 2024 Lok Sabha polls towards a possible win.

#AssemblyElections2023 #rajasthan #chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #BJP #elections2024 #fitch #jefferies #BofA #nomura #hindutva #india

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BJP win in Lok Sabha 2024? How money managers are reading political winds

With a massive victory in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh elections and a comeback in Madhya Pradesh, BJP has set the mood for Lok Sabha polls towards a possible win

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Telangana verdict in 30 charts: Organised Congress gained from high anti-incumbency sentiment

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi was practically wiped out while the BJP performance improved significantly. Plunging Muslim representation is a worrying trend. Analysis by Gilles Verniers.

#AssemblyElections2023 #telangana #congress #INC #BRS #KCR #BJP #muslims #india

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Telangana verdict in 30 charts: Organised Congress gained from high anti-incumbency sentiment

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi was practically wiped out while the BJP performance improved significantly. Plunging Muslim representation is a worrying trend.

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What Bhajanlal Sharma's Appointment as CM Says About the BJP's Past and Future in Rajasthan

Going by public popularity, Vasundhara Raje Scindia should have been the logical choice for chief minister. But the much-less-known Sharma has a history that fits with the Sangh parivar's agenda.

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What Bhajanlal Sharma's Appointment as CM Says About the BJP's Past and Future in Rajasthan

Going by public popularity, Vasundhara Raje Scindia should have been the logical choice for chief minister. But the much-less-known Sharma has a history that fits with the Sangh parivar's agenda.

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BJP Spent Much More Than Congress on Social Media Ads in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh

In Rajasthan, the BJP spent Rs 94 lakh and the Congress Rs 2.18 lakh on Facebook and Instagram ads in the 90 days leading up to the elections.

#AssemblyElections2023 #SocialMedia #rajasthan #MadhyaPradesh #chhattisgarh #BJP #congress #hindutva #india

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BJP Spent Much More Than Congress on Social Media Ads in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh

In Rajasthan, the BJP spent Rs 94 lakh and the Congress Rs 2.18 lakh on Facebook and Instagram ads in the 90 days leading up to the elections.

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Chhattisgarh verdict in 29 charts: New voters powered BJP sweep in state Congress was set to retain

Adivasi discontent as well as the Bhupesh Baghel-led state unit’s inability to expand its support base lost helped the Hindutva party seize power. Gilles Verniers writes.

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Chhattisgarh verdict in 29 charts: New voters powered BJP sweep in state Congress was set to retain

Adivasi discontent as well as the Bhupesh Baghel-led state unit’s inability to expand its support base lost helped the Hindutva party seize power.

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The Cause of the BJP’s Victories in State Polls Is Mundane. Misreading It Will Only Benefit Them

The rise in BJP's vote share has not come at the cost of Congress' voter base but that of other smaller parties, data shows, writes Prem Shankar Jha.

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The Cause of the BJP’s Victories in State Polls Is Mundane. Misreading It Will Only Benefit Them

The rise in BJP's vote share has not come at the cost of Congress' voter base but that of other smaller parties, data shows.

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