Muslim Votes

BJP's inroads in Bengal, trifurcation of votes means Mamata Banerjee may not get desired result from Muslim vote bank

With the support of even Muslim voters uncertain in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee and her TMC have their work cut out for them ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls to keep the flock together.

North East Delhi Muslims favour AAP's Dilip Pandey, but Sheila Dikshit's candidacy may split votes, benefit BJP

The decision to field Sheila Dikshit against AAP candidate Dilip Pandey in Muslim-dominated North East Delhi Lok Sabha seat is likely to undermine Congress' broader goal of defeating the BJP

Muslim voters in Amethi's Jais rue lack of development, but baulk at idea of voting for BJP; blame party's polarised campaign

The BJP offers development to Muslim voters in Amethi, but the saffron party's Hindutva politics is likely to force them to vote for Congress as for them survival and honour trump development

In Rajasthan's Alwar, cow-related violence and poorly drafted laws aggravate historic roots of local economic crisis

Convoluted and archaic laws shrouding cattle trade in Rajasthan increase the chances of Hindu and Muslim communities turning against each other — exactly what's happening in Mewat.

Udhampur polls: Rasana's Dogras unhappy with BJP for failing Hindus by not ordering CBI inquiry in Kathua rape case

Not just consolidation of Muslim votes, BJP's Udhampur candidate Jitendra Singh faces disgruntled Dogra voters who are unhappy with the party for not supporting the community's demand for CBI enquiry in the Kathua rape and murder case

Congress aims to make up for cancelled Saharanpur joint rally with Priyanka Gandhi's roadshow, boost morale of party workers

Congress workers worried about their winning prospects in Saharanpur, and Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's presence would have helped build much-needed confidence.

Narendra Modi to News18: Why is 'secular brigade' silent on Mayawati's appeal for Muslim votes? EC must take note

In an interview to News18, Narendra Modi said he was unperturbed by Mayawati's appeal to Muslims to vote for the BSP and Samajwadi Party, not Congress.

SP-BSP joined hands to fight BJP, but latest remarks by Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav indicate quiet fear of Congress

Mayawati and Akhilesh may have come together to fight the BJP, but its constant reiterations that the Congress poses no threat are more than likely a farce.

Long-standing bond between religion and politics won’t end with BJP’s demand for observers at mosques during polls

BJP has demanded special observers at mosques to prevent any attempt to influence voters. APP said the same observers should be appointed at RSS shakhas.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination in Hyderabad, seeks 4th term as MP

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi files his nomination papers for Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, seeking a fourth straight term in the Lok Sabha