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Voter turnouts do not predict poll outcomes

India, May 13 -- The recently concluded third phase of the general election has reaffirmed a consistent trend: The Hindi heartland states, along with Maharashtra, continue to lag in participation in t... Read More


Voter turnout does not predict poll outcome

India, May 13 -- The recently concluded third phase of the ongoing general election has reaffirmed a consistent trend: The Hindi heartland states, along with Maharashtra, continue to lag in participat... Read More


Election results are not tethered to voter turnout

New Delhi, May 12 -- The recently concluded third phase of the ongoing general election has reaffirmed a consistent trend: The Hindi heartland states, along with Maharashtra, continue to lag behind in... Read More


Gandhis and the battle for Rae Bareli, Amethi

India, May 6 -- "I had said earlier that shehzada will lose Wayanad and start looking for a second seat. His supporters were saying he would come to Amethi. But shehzada was so scared of Amethi that h... Read More


Gandhis and the battle for Rae Bareli, Amethi

India, May 5 -- "I had said earlier that shehzada (prince) will lose Wayanad and start looking for a second seat. His supporters were saying he would come to Amethi. But shehzada was so scared of Amet... Read More


Loyalty that ends when polls are done and dusted

New Delhi, May 5 -- I had said earlier that shahzada will lose Wayanad and start looking for a second seat. His supporters were saying he would come to Amethi. But shahzada was so scared of Amethi tha... Read More


Is Bihar casting its vote or voting back its castes?

New Delhi, April 29 -- I'm penning these words from Bihar, whose political dynamics are key to understanding India's intricate political landscape. Bihar's politics is a play, full of twists and turns... Read More


Bihar poser: Will caste trump all other factors?

India, April 29 -- I'm penning these words from Bihar, whose political dynamics are key to understanding India's intricate political landscape. Bihar's politics is a play full of twists and turns, whe... Read More


Bihar poll question: Will caste trump other factors?

India, April 28 -- I'm writing these words from Bihar, whose political dynamics are key to understanding India's intricate political landscape. Bihar's politics is a play full of twists and turns, whe... Read More


The missing election plank: Climate action

India, April 22 -- Recently, I travelled to Vidarbha and Uttarakhand to cover elections there. I was expecting the typical dry and hot weather in Vidarbha. But the reality was different. As our plane ... Read More