Politics

What future looks like for Arvind Kejriwal and AAP after Delhi drubbing

It was a bitter loss for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as it not only failed to return to power in Delhi but many of its top leaders including chief Arvind Kejriwal were also defeated by the BJP. This is the first time that Kejriwal lost from New Delhi, which he first won in 2013 by defeating the then CM Sheila Dikshit. What does the rout mean for him and his party?

Kejri-fall: Did the middle class’ ire dethrone AAP from Delhi?

After a decade in power, the Aam Aadmi Party leaders will now sit in the opposition benches in the Delhi Assembly. The BJP has ousted Arvind Kejriwal’s party, which was battling 10 years of anti-incumbency. Seen as a party that works only for the poor, the AAP also failed to win over the middle class, as it outraged at the city’s lack of development

Delhi Assembly elections: Arvind Kejriwal vs Parvesh Verma vs Sandeep Dikshit… Key contests to keep an eye on

Delhi is going to the ballot tomorrow. As crores of voters seal the fate of 699 candidates in the fray, here’s a look at the key fights

After Lok Sabha rout, is BJP’s Smriti Irani going to contest Delhi Assembly polls?

Smriti Irani, who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi, is reportedly being considered as the BJP’s candidate from the Greater Kailash Assembly constituency. The AAP has fielded three-time MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj from the seat

Delhi Assembly polls: Can Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP pull off a hat-trick?

Delhi will vote on February 5, with the counting of votes three days later on February 8. The AAP is hoping to return to power for a third term, while its rivals the BJP and the Congress are trying to dislodge Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the National Capital

BJP may keep CM post, Shiv Sena to get plum Cabinet berths: What Maharashtra government could look like

Eknath Shinde has hinted that he is out of the race for the Maharashtra CM post, saying he will abide by PM Narendra Modi’s and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s decision on the matter. This means the path is clear for the BJP to appoint its own face for the top job. Here’s what its Mahayuti allies – Shiv Sena and NCP – could get

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM

Three days to the results, the Mahayuti is yet to declare its chief ministerial face for Maharashtra. While the BJP leaders are backing Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena is pushing for Eknath Shinde’s name. Ajit Pawar of the NCP, the third partner in the alliance, is reportedly rooting for Fadnavis. Here’s why

Mahayuti’s ‘Maha’ dilemma: What are the chances of Devendra Fadnavis becoming CM?

Maharashtra has delivered a clear mandate for the Mahayuti, with the alliance grabbing 230 of the 288 Assembly seats. Now, the BJP-led grouping has to decide its CM pick. Will the saffron party choose Devendra Fadnavis, the frontrunner, or follow ‘coalition dharma’ and continue with Eknath Shinde?

How women voters changed the game in favour of the incumbent in Maharashtra and Jharkhand

The Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand showcased the power of women voters, driven by targeted welfare schemes like Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and Jharkhand’s Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana. These initiatives boosted female voter turnout significantly, helping the ruling Mahayuti and JMM-led alliances secure decisive victories

What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback?

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, winning just 20 of 94 contested seats compared to Eknath Shinde’s faction, which secured 57 of 85. The results have raised questions about Thackeray’s ability to retain his party’s cadre and his claim to Bal Thackeray’s legacy

Maharashtra Assembly election results: Why Devendra Fadnavis is BJP’s man of the match

Devendra Fadnavis’ 2019 chant of ‘Me punha yein (I’ll be back)’ could come true this time. His BJP has delivered a stellar performance in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, with calls rising from within the party for his return as the state’s chief minister

Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Who will be Maharashtra CM after Mahayuti’s massive win?

The Mahayuti is set to return to power in Maharashtra, with a thumping victory. The BJP is itself winning over 100 seats, while its allies Shiv Sena and NCP have also performed well. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who will be the next chief minister? With multiple options, it may not be an easy decision

What’s the cash-for-vote row involving BJP’s Vinod Tawde, a day before Maharashtra Assembly polls?

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde is at the centre of a political storm in Maharashtra, just a day before the state votes. The regional outfit Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) has accused him of distributing money to influence voters in Palghar. Here’s what is going on

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: How splits and mergers are not new to state politics

The big fight is among two of the largest alliances in the state -- Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi. The journey through which regional politics in Maharashtra has reached its current state where the contest is among two alliances has a precedence worth mentioning