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Neerja Chowdhury
Neerja Chowdhury is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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A new book reveals why Sonia Gandhi gave up her claim on Prime Ministership after the UPA’s victory
An excerpt from ‘How Prime Ministers Decide’, by Neerja Chowdhury.
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Elections 2019: Neither BJP nor Congress – not even jobs. It’s all about Narendra Modi in Rajasthan
Many voters see the prime minister as being distinct from the BJP.
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Maharashtra: Will Sharad Pawar’s decision not to contest polls weaken NCP-Congress alliance?
The Maratha strongman is said to have stepped back to keep the Pawar clan together. But it seems his authority has taken a hit.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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By today’s standards, George Fernandes was the ultimate ‘anti national’
He was a hero to many and it is heroes, however flawed, who keep the spirit of a nation alive.
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Narendra Modi has his task cut out for 2019 – and he is pulling out all stops. Will it work?
The otherwise seemingly invincible BJP is suddenly having to stoop to conquer.
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Ashok Gehlot or Sachin Pilot? As election looms, Rajasthan discusses who will be next chief minister
BJP’s Vasundhara Raje doesn’t seem to be in the running.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Sushma Swaraj may have quit electoral politics – but don’t write her off just yet
She could even be in the running to replace Narendra Modi as prime minister if the BJP slumps to under 180 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 election.
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Vasundhara Raje has fought many battles alone, but will need Modi magic (and more) in coming polls
BJP’s strategy in the poll-bound state seems to be to deflect the discourse away from local grievances and turn people’s attention towards the prime minister.
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KCR’s decision to call early elections in Telangana shows Lok Sabha 2019 is wide open
Such a step allows the chief minister to stop the Congress from regrouping, keep his options open on a national ally.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Somnath Chatterjee (1929-2018): The communist who exemplified the marvel of India’s democracy
The veteran leader will always be remembered as the Speaker who put Constitutional principles above party loyalty.
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Analysis: Citizen Pranab Mukherjee has shown he still wants to be India’s prime minister
By accepting an invitation to address an RSS meet, the ex-president has served a reminder that he intends to play an important part in national life.
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Karnataka has shown the way for Lok Sabha 2019. But it is a bumpy road ahead for Congress-JD(S)
There are internal contradictions in this alliance. And the BJP will be breathing down the new government's neck at every turn.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller