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How coastal Karnataka was saffronised; part 15: VHP strengthens after Hindu Samajotsav; newborn BJP distances from Sangh ahead of 1984 polls

The Hindu Samajotsava is a yearly show of strength of the Sangh Parivar in Coastal Karnataka. The first such rally was held in Mangalore in April 1981 when Alva was serving his term as the district president for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The theme that year was 'unity of Hindus.'

How coastal Karnataka was saffronised; part 16: Sangh appropriates local cultural symbols as Congress' brand of 'Hinduness' falls flat

The programmes of the Sangh relied heavily on evoking a homogenising religious pride while appropriating local cultural symbols.

Arvind Kejriwal needs grassroots connect, political adroitness to win Delhi in 2020, not suave Obama-style campaigns

Arvind Kejriwal can hope for a revival only if he secures for himself a comprehensive victory, around 60 seats, in the upcoming Delhi elections.

Babulal Gaur dies at 89: 'Accidental chief minister' of Madhya Pradesh was known for humility, development work in Bhopal

In Madhya Pradesh politics and especially in the BJP, Gaur’s contribution was immense both as an able administrator and as a grassroots politician.

SC agrees to hear petition challenging constitutional validity of Article 370, which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir

The BJP had, on 8 April, promised in its manifesto to strike down Article 370 of the Constitution, which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

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More than the decision itself, the decision-making process has left such a deep scar on the Supreme Court that it will take years, if not decades, to completely go away.

Despite repeated efforts to undermine Jawaharlal Nehru by Sangh Parivar, his legacy of nation-building endures

Let's remember the India Nehru envisioned, which makes India a civilised and sometimes respected member of the international order of not just nations, but of peoples as well

Karnataka polls: As Rahul Gandhi skips Udupi's mutts, Narendra Modi, BJP eye success in 'Hindutva laboratory'

Consolidating the Hindu vote is a key part of the BJP's strategy in the state as a whole, especially so in coastal Karnataka, which is viewed as BJP's Hindutva laboratory, and where it seems to be succeeding.

BJP needs to guard against displaying political arrogance as discontent rises among NDA allies

If the BJP demonstrates political arrogance, it can prove to be costly for the party, as the coalition phase in Indian politics has not yet come to an end.

Lenin statues razed in Tripura: Liberals must unite against ideology of vandalism and revenge, India's image at stake

Ponder the real lesson of the Tripura election: The sun always sets on every empire. What is saffron in the morning, always turns red or some other colour. So, beware. The arc of history spares nobody.