Alliances

No tie-up with Congress outside parliament, says Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) says it is ready to forge a front with Congress in Parliament on issues like land bill and secularism but ruled out being part of a national front or alliances outside because "they are not credible".

Tussle over CM's post breaks Cong-NCP, BJP-Sena alliances in Maharashtra

The tussle over chief minister's post led to the break up of rival alliances of BJP-Shiv Sena and Congress-NCP ahead of the 15 October Maharashtra Assembly polls.

Modifesto points to foreign policy shifts: No primacy to US

India's foreign policy and nuclear doctrines are set for a change if a Modi government comes to power. Ties with the US may not get primacy, as Modi builds alliances in Asia.

Alliances win elections in India, and the BJP is well ahead in that race

While no forecast is ever accurate, one can now safely assume that the manner in which the BJP is stitching up alliances with small parties is ensuring that it remains in pole position in this electoral race.

BJP to confirm tie-up with Vijayakanth's DMDK in Tamil Nadu?

If the tie up is indeed confirmed, it will come as a huge boost to the BJP in the state, especially in the wake of the latest findings by the Lokniti-IBN tracker.

Constitutional shield: Why Cong made Dikshit Kerala governor

The timing of Sheila’s appointment, hours ahead of the model code of conduct coming into force, is bound to be controversial.