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Neerja Chowdhury
Neerja Chowdhury is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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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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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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Trending
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In India’s Citizenship Act, an eerie echo of Nazi Germany’s claims to protect ‘racial comrades’
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Watch: First snowfall of the season puts a beautiful white cover on Manali in Himachal Pradesh
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‘Police fired without warning’: As two Guwahati teenagers are killed, eyewitnesses recall the horror
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Citizenship Act protests: Twenty injured in clashes, Meghalaya governor says ‘go to North Korea’
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Can you prove you are an Indian citizen? Take the Assam NRC test
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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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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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Video
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Watch: This beagle dances to reggae music better than many humans can
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Watch: Little boy is a hero after he and his mother are hit by a car
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Caught on camera: CRPF officials storm into TV news channel’s office in Guwahati, beat up staffers
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Dinosaurs: Two new herbivorous species have been discovered in Argentina
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Watch: Satirist Hasan Minhaj endorses a presidential candidate for 2020 elections
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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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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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The Reel
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‘Ghost Stories’ trailer: The ‘Lust Stories’ quartet brings a series of horror short films
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‘Mardaani 2’ movie review: Once more, without feeling
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Is the web series ‘Queen’ about Jayalalithaa? Here’s what Ramya Krishnan has to say
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‘Chhapaak’ trailer: Watch Deepika Padukone as an acid attack survivor
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’: The superhero is reunited with lover Chris Pine
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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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Karnataka has delivered a reminder: Opposition will have to get its act together – and get together
The Karnataka story is far from over, but the battle for 2019 has begun.
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The Field
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We know where we belong: Mourinho believes Spurs can finish in Premier League top four this season
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Mesut Ozil expresses support for Uighurs in China, Arsenal distances the club from his comments
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ISL, FC Goa vs ATK preview: Goalfest on the cards as heavyweights clash at Fatorda
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Golf: Shiv Kapur jumps to tied fifth spot with a round of seven-under at Indonesian Masters
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I am still breathing: Former French Open champion Schiavone says she has survived cancer