Votebank Politics

Narendra Modi's three tasks: Create jobs, make BJP more inclusive and avoid hubris of power

Modi understood this urge for real change and tapped into the narrative of hope. This is why the opposition has failed miserably in stopping him.

Arvind Kejriwal and the quest to legalise the 'illegal' in Delhi

Although I am not a great admirer of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, for once, I do support him when he says that Narendra Modi, the BJP and RSS are squarely responsible for the vandalism in which the National Capital’s auto and taxi unions have been indulging.

By expelling Dayashankar Singh, BJP is getting better at nurturing votebanks

Votebank politics demands the nurturing of votebanks throughout the year or they may start unravelling at the crucial moment, BJP is doing it by expelling Dayashankar Singh for his crass remark.

Why cheques issued on Muslim vote bank may bounce in 2014

The Muslim vote bank is being gradually dismantled. And 2014 could provide us with evidence of that.

After Mamata's secularism, Modi's Haj, now Kejriwal woos the Muslim vote

Whether the Shahi Imam's endorsement of Mamata Banerjee actually helps her or not, it proves that the Congress is losing its grip over Muslim votes. Even parties which claim not to look at religion or caste are wooing Muslim voters.

State elections: Of 589 newly elected MLAs, just eight are Muslim

The largest loss was in Rajasthan, down from 12 to two. Both elected Muslims are from the BJP.

Rahul's desire to learn from AAP shows deep disorder in Congress

The old guard believes the Congress must learn from its freedom-fighter founders, the young see a disconnect between Rahul's promises and action. There is trouble brewing.

What exit polls tell the Congress: Dump Rahul, Sonianomics

The 'Modi wave' is a symbol of antipathy to the Congress. Modi is just reaping the harvest of discontent sown by the Congress.

It's Modi who indulges in votebank politics: Maha Congress chief

Maharashtra Congress chief takes questions on the NCP as a rival, the Modi wave, corruption and more.

Durga Nagpal suspension and the dangerous communal politics of Narendra Bhati

In his cynical and dangerous brand of vote-banks politics communities and individuals are mere pawns to be used and abused in the pursuit of political power.