How PM Modi’s emphasis on inclusive development makes his third term very probable
Priyam Barooah • 1 year agoIn an astonishing strike against the allegations of polarisation, the BJP has managed nationally to win the favour of different castes and social groups, ideological adherents, demographic groups, and geographical areas that were not previously solidly its voters
Assembly poll results 2023: Congress has reasons to blame itself for electoral drubbings in the Hindi heartland
Rasheed Kidwai • 1 year agoThe Congress central leadership allowed a free hand to Kamal Nath, Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel without having any checks or accountability. The party’s in-house election management mechanism was nowhere in sight
Assembly elections 2023: Victory of progressive ideas over regressive guarantees
Shashi Shekhar Vempati • 1 year agoCongress’ regressive pursuit of scorched earth politics, even at the expense of the national interest, has only resulted in misguided ideas such as a Caste Census that will only take the country backwards to the instability of the 1990s
Rajasthan Election Results: What’s in store for Congress’ Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot?
Fp Explainers • 1 year agoDespite setting aside his feud with Sachin Pilot ahead of the elections, Ashok Gehlot failed to retain Rajasthan. Experts believe the former deputy CM may get more responsibility in the party. But what will happen to the veteran leader?
Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: 'Unexpected result for everyone', Ashok Gehlot accepts defeat, to resign today
Fp Staff • 1 year agoConceding Congress' defeat in Rajasthan, Gehlot said, 'We humbly accept the mandate given by the people of Rajasthan. This is an unexpected result for everyone. This defeat shows that we were not completely successful in taking our plans, laws and innovations to the public'
BJP juggernaut and national politics: Seven takeaways for 2024 elections
Nalin Mehta • 1 year agoThe 3-1 verdict between BJP and Congress set the stage for the road to the national polls in 2024. State and national contests often differ but several key indicators stand out from the results, which also have significant implications for Congress and opposition I.N.D.I.A. alliance
Will it be Vasundhara Raje again? Who will be Rajasthan CM as BJP is set for a win?
Fp Explainers • 1 year agoWith the BJP leading in Rajasthan polls, the question remains on who will become the CM. Vasundhara Raje, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Mahant Balaknath, Union ministers Bhupender Yadav and Ashwini Vaishnaw are some of the names that could take the post
Rajasthan Results: What is state’s ‘revolving door’ policy that suggests BJP will win?
Fp Explainers • 1 year agoPolitical history suggests that voters in Rajasthan have not elected the same party for two terms in a row for over three decades now. The BJP is likely to consolidate on anti-incumbency sentiment, early leads show
'Magician' Gehlot's 'magic' has ended, says Union Min Gajendra Shekhawat as BJP leads in Rajasthan poll result trends
Fp Staff • 1 year agoGehlot was born into a family of magicians and assisted his father during his tours."People have failed the guarantees of Congress. They have voted to throw corrupt Congress out," Shekhawat said.
Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP crosses the halfway mark, Congress catching up with 86
Fp Staff • 1 year agoRajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: In the state known for ousting the ruling party, the Congress hopes to retain power, banking on the popularity of the incumbent Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s government welfare schemes