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The writer is a political scientist and pro vice-chancellor of Jain University and national coordinator of the Lokniti Network
    In politics, 2+2 is not always 4Nation
    In politics, 2+2 is not always 4

    While arithmetic was on the alliance-'s side the logic was clearly not. What was the logic that held the alliance...

    2 Jun 2019 2:51 AM IST

    A decisive mandate: Ruling party expands political footprints, opposition on declineNation
    A decisive mandate: Ruling party expands political footprints,...

    This election raises a range of questions for the Congress party.

    24 May 2019 3:47 AM IST

    All eyes on Chincholi, KundgolOpinion
    All eyes on Chincholi, Kundgol

    In Kundagol, the sitting MLA (who was also a minister), passed away causing the by-election.

    19 May 2019 2:10 AM IST

    By Invitation: Modi rediscovers NDA but opposition alliances in disarrayNation
    By Invitation: Modi rediscovers NDA but opposition alliances in...

    Like the BJP-'s alliances, the unity at the ground and vote transfer among the Congress and its allies will be closely...

    24 March 2019 2:15 AM IST

    Sandeep ShastriNation
    Politics is about the unexpected miracles!

    Equally critical will be the emerging developments in the coalition government in the state.

    1 Jan 2019 6:34 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rallyOpinion
    Semi-final or not? After exit buzz, reality looms

    If the exit poll numbers are to be believed, December 11 could see a turnaround, with the Congress stemming the tide of...

    10 Dec 2018 12:14 AM IST

    The party has to defend its record in governance both at the national level and in many of those states where is it is power.Nation
    Will anti-BJP alliance pass bypoll test?

    As the BJP prepares its game-plan to retain power at the national level, every passing day appears to bring new...

    5 Nov 2018 5:39 AM IST

    While the JD(S) found itself in the drivers seat, on account of the play of circumstances, and thus hopes to make the best of the situation, the Congress has been unable to use these 100 days to get its act together.Nation
    They did survive a 100 days after all

    A post election coalition always has innumerable challenges to face.

    30 Aug 2018 6:12 AM IST

    Congress president Rahul Gandhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his speech in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    No-trust move: Was outcome more important than process?

    The contradictions inside the NDA and the cracks within the anti-BJP alliance were clearly visible.

    24 July 2018 7:16 AM IST

    Congress president Rahul Gandhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his speech in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    No-trust move: Was outcome more important than process?

    The contradictions inside the NDA and the cracks within the anti-BJP alliance were clearly visible.

    24 July 2018 7:16 AM IST

    Any budget presented by a government immediately after an election will invariably aim at implementing the election manifesto of the ruling party.Opinion
    With waivers, sops Karnataka CM fails to budget for middle-class

    Thus, Kumaraswamy's much publicised budget had as it's centre piece the proposal for loan waivers.

    8 July 2018 4:39 AM IST

    Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Mangaluru on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)Nation
    Such a shame that Bengaluru's young voters gave the polls a go-by

    If there has been a rise in the voter turnout among the poorer segments of society, it would help the Congress.

    13 May 2018 6:20 AM IST

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