J&K statehood restoration will be top priority, says Congress
The NC-Congress alliance's recent victory is seen as a rejection of BJP's policies and misuse of constitutional power, according to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Congratulating NC leaders, Kharge emphasized the…
Big win for INDIA bloc fails to hide failure of Congress in Jammu
Despite a strong nationwide performance, Congress falters in Jammu, securing just one seat and failing to challenge BJP's dominance. National Conference's chief criticized Congress for neglecting Jammu, undermining alliance efforts…
AAP scores a surprise, finds foothold in J&K
Aam Aadmi Party, expanding its beyond Delhi and Punjab, gained a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir by winning the Doda assembly constituency with candidate Mehraj Malik. AAP now has…
No Mufti in house, yet PDP may live to fight another day
PDP is left with only three assembly seats in post-370 J&K, posing an existential threat to the party as no members of the Mufti family are present. Despite this, PDP…
Quantum of solace for BJP: Defeated but best show yet
BJP's dream of forming its first government in J&K remains unfulfilled, despite emerging as the second largest party with 29 seats in the assembly polls post Article 370 nullification. NC-Congress…
Faith and politics: NC’s double-engine spiritual drive unified Muslim votes
National Conference's success in J&K's Lok Sabha elections is attributed to the presence of clerics Mian Altaf Ahmad and Aga Ruhullah Mehdi. They significantly affected the campaign, consolidating votes across…
Golden moment: Vinesh wins round one on political debut
Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat, a wrestler, triumphed in the Julana seat, defeating BJP's Captain Yogi Bairegi by about 6,000 votes. Despite trailing in some counting rounds, she ultimately secured 65,080…
Haryana assembly elections: Win margin below 2% in 13 seats
In Haryana's recent elections, 13 out of 90 constituencies saw winning margins under 2%. The BJP secured six of these, with the narrowest victory by 32 votes in Uchana Kalan.…
Haryana assembly elections: Only second time, 13 women MLAs in House of 90
Thirteen women have been elected to the Haryana assembly, equaling the record from the 2014 polls. BJP and Congress lead with five and seven women legislators respectively. Notable winners include…
Haryana assembly elections: Nayab Singh Saini shining, set for lead role after cameo as CM
Nayab Singh Saini's appointment as Haryana's CM has revitalized BJP, overcoming anti-incumbency and capturing a significant share of SC/BC votes. His strategic moves and accessible leadership style have bolstered party…