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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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Coronavirus: 45-year-old man dies minutes after receiving second dose of vaccine in Thane
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Watch: Trials for new three-tier train coaches show one speeding past at 180 kilometers an hour
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LGBTQIA+ activist, booked for allegedly sexually assaulting French woman in Goa, released on bail
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Coronavirus: All private hospitals can be utilised as vaccination centres, Centre tells states, UTs
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Watch: Pakistan Super League is more rewarding than the IPL, says South Africa’s Dale Steyn
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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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‘Bargaining is our birthright’: A mother teaches funny shopping hacks in film ‘Aai, Me & Shopping’
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Watch: Timelapse video shows eruptions of Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano
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On camera: Dolly Parton sings new version of ‘Jolene’ before taking Covid-19 vaccine
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Caught on camera: Woman uses underwear as Covid-19 mask at supermarket
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‘Unacceptable’: Why women activists are angry with CJI’s question in rape bail hearing
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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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Netflix 2021 slate: Films ‘Haseen Dillruba’ and ‘Navarasa’, Madhuri Dixit series and Ray tribute
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The IAWRT festival is back – and here is what you need to watch
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‘Flight’ trailer: Mohit Chadda is on a plane ride from hell
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‘Dhamaka’ teaser: Ram Madhvani’s thriller stars Kartik Aaryan as a news anchor
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How ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ led to Pooja Bhatt being cast in ‘Bombay Begums’
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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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Never intended to be degrading: Dale Steyn clarifies the ‘PSL is more rewarding than IPL’ comment
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Indian tennis: Sumit Nagal gets first ATP main draw win after qualifying for Argentina Open
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Data check: Ajinkya Rahane’s numbers (the ones he wants you to check out)
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Hockey: India play out 1-1 draw against Germany in second match of Europe tour
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Did it for the team but it put me back: David Warner regrets rushing back from injury to face India