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Kalyani Shankar
Kalyani Shankar is a political commentator and a syndicated columnist. She was the Political Editor of Hindustan Times and also its Washington correspondent. A press fellow at Cambridge University and senior fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, Shankar is a founder member of the Indian women press corps.
This election is wide open
Amidst predictions of a third-term triumph for Prime Minister Modi, internal rifts, defections and dwindling voter turnout inject an element of unpredictability Like many other countries, political parties in India often claim victory during elections even before official results are announced. It is part of their politics. The ongoing polls are...
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Role of AI in Lok Sabha elections
27 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Showdown in Karnataka
18 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Could women sway general elections?
11 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Global surge in negative campaigning
02 April 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
A showdown of arch-rivals
27 March 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Addressing the poll conundrum
19 March 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The US presidential race intensifies
13 March 2024 | Kalyani Shankar
The US presidential election: Trump redux
Former US President Donald Trump's recent victory over his challenger, Nikki Haley, in South Carolina has injected fresh energy into the American presidential election race On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump's win over his challenger, Nikki Haley, intensified the American presidential election race. With this win, Trump is moving toward...
The implications of the Supreme Court ruling
As the ruling BJP and other parties grapple with the fallout of the Supreme Court ruling on Electoral Bonds, it may have far-reaching implications for Indian democracy Indian elections are intricate and complex events that involve millions of voters and multiple political parties. These parties rely heavily on contributions from individuals...
Tamil politics: The rise of Thalapathy Vijay
Thalapathy Vijay, a prominent actor, has ventured into politics with the formation of a party. Can he make a difference in Tamil politics? Thalapathy Vijay, a prominent Tamil actor, has ventured into politics with the formation of his party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. Can he make a difference in Tamil politics? Tamil superstar...
Jharkhand: In a state of perpetual unrest
Jharkhand has been going through political unrest since it was carved out in 2000. Therefore, it is no surprise that it is facing yet another crisis now The State had a tumultuous political history. It has witnessed eleven chief ministers in the last two decades, with the twelfth appointment being Champai...
Masterstroke or political Harakiri?
Nitish Kumar has rejoined forces with the BJP, cementing his reputation as a leader known for frequent shifts in political alliances for personal benefit On Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar threw a bombshell by leaving the ruling Mahagathbandhan in Bihar and returning to the NDA. coalition. He also quit the...
Congress inner circle in turmoil
To win the 2024 elections, Rahul Gandhi needs to review his strategy, select the right people to work with and build strong leaders in each state Is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's judgement coming under scrutiny? The critics wonder whether he promoted aides who ultimately betrayed him and the Congress. The recent...
Heed electoral math to win LS elections
Emulating successful coalitions like the Janata Party, United Front and National Front could prove advantageous for the opposition parties in the forthcoming elections Congress Party's responsibilities have increased with the decision of the INDIA bloc to name Congress President Mallikharjun Kharge as the President. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined...
