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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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Kalakshetra abuse controversy should force a rethink of power hierarchies in ‘classical’ dance world
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Karnataka Elections: ‘Vokkaliga regions have been least accepting of the BJP and its ideology’
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Watch: Roger Federer gets on the wrong train with Trevor Noah in Swiss tourism advertisement
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Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?
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The dark side of wind energy along Gujarat’s coast
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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: Men on motorbike try to snatch mobile phone from woman filming video on Bengaluru street
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Watch: Cricketers Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal enact comedy scene from popular Malayalam movie
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Watch the first litter of cheetah cubs born in India in over 70 years
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Watch: Pal the German Shepherd takes charge as honorary mayor for Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada
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Watch: Journalist Nishant Shekhar hilariously mimics everyday conversations in Indian newsroom
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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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‘Dead Ringers’ trailer: David Cronenberg’s acclaimed film is now a series
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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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‘Bholaa’ review: High on action and colour filters
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Watch: The trailer of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ part 2 is out
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‘Elemental’ trailer: Fire teams up with water in animated film about elements of nature
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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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Watch: Roger Federer gets on the wrong train with Trevor Noah in Swiss tourism advertisement
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Spain Masters Super 300: Srikanth beats B Sai Praneeth, PV Sindhu powers through to quarterfinals
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Sports world daily: Sinner through in Miami; Barcelona, Arsenal reach women’s Champions League semis
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IPL 2023: Complete squads, captaincy changes, team-wise schedule, key players and more
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IPL 2023: MI's Rohit Sharma and Mark Boucher on Impact Player rule, plans for the season and more