Indian elections
Nitin Nabin: The Youngest BJP Working President Leading Party's Expansion in Eastern and Southern India
Dec 16, 2025 06:30 pm CST
Nitin Nabin, at 45, makes history as BJP's youngest Working President and first from Bihar. As he succeeds J.P. Nadda, Nabin faces the challenge of strengthening BJP's presence in Eastern and Southern India while navigating upcoming elections in multiple states through 2029. With his blend of youth, experience, and political acumen, Prime Minister Modi recognizes him as a hardworking leader positioned to rejuvenate the party for a new generation.
Inside the Life of Booth Level Officers: Balancing Election Duties, Teaching, and Family Responsibilities
Dec 04, 2025 08:34 pm CST
This in-depth examination follows Karuna Aggarwal, a government school teacher serving as a Booth Level Officer in Noida during India's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The article reveals the daily challenges faced by 5.3 lakh BLOs across 12 states as they balance multiple responsibilities while working to ensure electoral accuracy under significant time pressure, highlighting both systemic issues and personal sacrifices in service of India's democratic process.
Unusual Voter Names in Madhya Pradesh: The Fascinating Story of Dry Fruit Democracy
Nov 26, 2025 02:34 pm CST
In Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh, two polling stations feature electoral rolls with extraordinary names like Kaju, Badam, and Bollywood icons. This unique phenomenon stems from the Pardhi community's nomadic lifestyle, where children are named after prominent surroundings at birth. Despite these unconventional names, the electoral process runs smoothly, showcasing India's inclusive democracy where everyone's vote matters regardless of their name.
Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar's Electoral Mathematics
Nov 08, 2025 07:18 pm CST
An analysis of how women-focused welfare programs could potentially shift Bihar's electoral dynamics by delivering a 6-9% vote share boost, counterbalancing Prashant Kishor's influence and determining whether NDA can maintain power against the Mahagathbandhan alliance in upcoming elections.
Voter Fraud Scandal: Haryana Woman's Photo Found on 223 Different Voter IDs in India's Growing Electoral Controversy
Nov 07, 2025 02:46 pm CST
A 75-year-old Haryana woman, Charanjit Kaur, discovers her photograph was used on 223 different voter ID cards with various names, adding credibility to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of systematic voter fraud in Indian elections. This case joins other documented irregularities, including the infamous use of a Brazilian woman's photo on multiple Indian voter IDs, raising serious questions about electoral integrity.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Massive Voter Fraud in Haryana Elections: 25 Lakh Votes Manipulated
Nov 05, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, makes serious allegations of electoral fraud in Haryana Assembly elections, claiming 25 lakh votes were manipulated. He presented evidence of voter list duplications, including multiple IDs with identical photographs, while Election Commission sources questioned Congress's role during voting day and BJP dismissed the allegations as "fake issues."
From Political Strategist to Contender: Can Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Transform Bihar's Political Landscape?
Nov 04, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Examining Prashant Kishor's ambitious political debut with Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar, this analysis explores how new political entities have historically impacted Indian elections. With recent bypolls showing JSP's ability to influence outcomes despite not winning seats, the article investigates the critical 18% vote share threshold that separates political relevance from obscurity in India's first-past-the-post system.
Prashant Kishor's Strategic Retreat: The Political Consequences of Withdrawing from Bihar's Electoral Battleground
Oct 17, 2025 02:13 pm CST
This analysis examines Prashant Kishor's surprising withdrawal from contesting against Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar's Raghopur constituency, exploring how his retreat contradicts his established political persona and impacts his reformist narrative. The piece evaluates the implications for Bihar's political landscape as it consolidates into a binary contest between established coalitions, questioning whether Kishor's decision represents strategic wisdom or undermines his credibility as a political challenger.