electoral strategy
Rajasthan's Anta By-Election: How Congress Defeated BJP in Hadoti Power Politics
Nov 14, 2025 07:35 pm CST
The Anta by-election in Rajasthan delivered a significant victory for Congress over BJP, with Pramod Jain Bhaya winning by 15,594 votes. This analysis examines how grassroots campaigning, strategic management by Congress leadership, and BJP's internal conflicts over candidate selection contributed to this crucial political shift that energizes Congress ahead of upcoming local elections while raising questions about Vasundhara Raje's political strategy.
Digvijaya Singh Calls for Congress Reorganization After Bihar Election Setback: "Modern Elections Require Booth-Level Engagement"
Nov 14, 2025 03:00 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh addresses the party's disappointing performance in Bihar elections, emphasizing the need to strengthen organizational structure rather than focusing on rallies. Singh raises concerns about voter roll revisions that allegedly removed millions of votes primarily from marginalized communities, while questioning the integrity of electronic voting machines used in the electoral process.
Maharashtra Opposition Alliance Strengthens Civic Poll Strategy While Addressing MNS Inclusion Rumors
Nov 12, 2025 01:54 am CST
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition held a strategic coordination meeting in Mumbai to strengthen their approach for upcoming civic polls. While focusing on local-level planning and unified campaigning, alliance leaders confirmed no formal proposal has been received from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for inclusion. The meeting also addressed an unusual political development in Kolhapur, where rival NCP factions have formed a local alliance for municipal elections.
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.
VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Withdraws Candidate to Support RJD in Bihar Election Strategic Move
Nov 05, 2025 12:29 am CST
In a strategic political move before Bihar's first phase of assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani withdrew his brother's candidacy from Darbhanga's Gaura Bauram seat to support the RJD candidate Afzal Ali, strengthening the Grand Alliance's position against the NDA and demonstrating unity in their campaign for social justice and political change in Bihar.
Bihar Election 2024: How Caste Calculations Drive NDA and Mahagathbandhan Ticket Distribution
Oct 29, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Analysis of Bihar's upcoming assembly elections reveals both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances have prioritized core vote banks over inclusive representation, with BJP focusing on upper castes and non-Yadav OBCs while RJD reinforces its Muslim-Yadav base, showcasing how electoral pragmatism supersedes their public slogans about proportional representation.
RJD Expels 27 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities as Bihar Election Approaches: NDA Partners Follow Suit
Oct 28, 2025 02:31 am CST
In a significant pre-election purge, Rashtriya Janata Dal has expelled 27 leaders for anti-party activities just days before Bihar goes to polls in November. This disciplinary action coincides with similar moves by alliance partners BJP and JDU, who have also removed rebel leaders to maintain party discipline and present a united front ahead of the crucial assembly elections. The expulsions affect sitting MLAs, former legislators, and key party functionaries across the state.
Jammu and Kashmir's First Rajya Sabha Elections Since Becoming Union Territory: National Conference and BJP in Key Contest
Oct 23, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Rajya Sabha elections since becoming a Union territory, with the National Conference expected to secure three seats and BJP one. With 54 MLAs in the ruling coalition against BJP's 28, the contest highlights the region's evolving political landscape as it seeks representation in India's Upper House after a three-year gap.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape: How Caste-Based Ticket Distribution Reveals NDA and Mahagathbandhan's Political Strategies
Oct 23, 2025 02:11 am CST
An analysis of Bihar's 2025 elections examining how the NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions distribute tickets across various caste groups, revealing significant disparities between demographic reality and political representation. The article explores how upper castes receive disproportionate representation in the NDA while the Mahagathbandhan offers more balanced representation to OBCs, EBCs, and minorities, reflecting deeper strategic and ideological differences between the competing political alliances.
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategic Evolution: Expanding RJD's Base From Muslim-Yadav to PDA-Plus Coalition in Bihar
Oct 21, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav is transforming the RJD's traditional Muslim-Yadav coalition into a broader PDA (Picchra, Dalit, Alphasankyak) plus upper castes strategy for Bihar's 2025 elections. By fielding a diverse candidate list, including 24 women and representatives from various castes, Yadav aims to break the 30% vote share ceiling that has limited the party's success since 2005, challenging Nitish Kumar's established political stronghold while risking potential internal rebellion.