2024 Polls

US: Former Arkansas Republican governor Asa Hutchinson announces 2024 presidential bid

Hutchinson, who was term-limited, has been a fixture in Arkansas politics since the 1980s, when the state was predominantly Democratic. A former congressman, he was one of the House managers prosecuting the impeachment case against President Bill Clinton.

Who is new BJP UP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary, influential Jat leader and confidante of Amit Shah?

Born in 1966, Bhupendra Chaudhary hails from a family of farmers. Studying till Class 12, he joined the BJP in 1989 after a long stint with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Considered close to Amit Shah, his appointment is seen as the BJP’s attempt to reach out to the powerful Jat community

Why has Ashok Gehlot emerged as front-runner for Congress chief? What about Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi?

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has been a Congress stalwart and a trusted lieutenant of the Gandhis. The high command is also keeping an eye on the upcoming 2024 polls and sees a potential Gehlot elevation as a chance to satiate Sachin Pilot’s desire for the Rajasthan chief ministership