Party Politics
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In charts: India’s political parties spent thousands of crores on publicity in the last five years
Between 2015 and 2020, the BJP spent 56% of the total election outlay by all parties, while Congress spent 21.41%.
Nidhi Jacob, Factchecker.in & Gautam Doshi, FactChecker.in
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Assam’s anti-CAA stir has birthed new parties. Can they be the promised political alternative?
Much will depend on the ability to form alliances.
Arunabh Saikia
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Maharashtra: CPI(M) suspends state secretary for speech that ‘hurt party’s image’
Narasayya Adam reportedly praised Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a public event in January.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Ramachandra Guha: What I learnt from Madhav Gadgil, towering ecologist with a social conscience
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Jat vs non-Jat in Haryana: Congress weighs its options after humiliating defeat in Jind bye-poll
Randeep Singh Surjewala, the party’s national spokesperson and a prominent Jat leader, came third in an election it had hoped to win.
Anita Katyal
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Nitish Kumar says Amit Shah had suggested he induct poll strategist Prashant Kishor to JD(U)
The Bihar chief minister denied rumours that Kishor was elevated to the post of JD(U) vice president as he was being thought of as Kumar’s political heir.
Scroll Staff
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Punjab: Congress leaders demand Sidhu’s resignation for ‘Amarinder Singh is an Army Captain’ remark
Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday said Rahul Gandhi was his captain, which is being perceived as an insult to the Punjab chief minister’s leadership capabilities.
Scroll Staff
Video
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‘Before, people didn’t even know about the Thomas Cup’: PM Modi meets India’s Thomas Cup winners
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Caught on camera: Man takes ‘wrong turn’, ends up driving down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps
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Flash mob: Actor Monami Ghosh and SpiceJet crew dance to promote new film in Kolkata airport
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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‘The Great Gama’: Google doodle honours 144th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler with rare clip
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Aam Aadmi Party suspends rebel MLAs Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Kanwar Sandhu
The two leaders were suspended for anti-party activities and for continuously attacking the central and state leadership.
Scroll Staff
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After rushing to link CBI chief’s ouster with Rafale, Congress shifts course to target CVC
The BJP has been on the defensive on the CBI imbroglio, but the pendulum could well swing in its favour. Why risk the main campaign theme?
Anita Katyal
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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.
Neerja Chowdhury
The Reel
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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After Mulayam Singh, Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav says he is being neglected
The senior leader said he had been waiting for more than a year to be assigned some responsibilities.
Scroll Staff
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‘Not in this lifetime’: Arvind Kejriwal rejects Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh’s resignation
He had quit citing personal reasons.
Scroll Staff
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‘We want a new platform’: A dissident PDP legislator speaks of a potential government for J&K
Imran Ansari, who has criticised his party’s leadership, floats the possibility of a broad-based Third Front.
Rayan Naqash
The Field
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IPL 2022: Ricky Ponting has ‘absolutely no doubt’ that Rishabh Pant is the right captain for DC
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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Women’s Champions League: Lyon beats Barcelona 3-1 to win record-extending eight crown
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From RCB chants at Wankhede to Tim David’s fireworks: Reactions to a dramatic evening in IPL 2022
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Football: After months of speculation, Kylian Mbappe decides to stay at Paris Saint-Germain