Pranav Gupta is with Lokniti-CSDS, Delhi.
BSP needs to look beyond social engineering, at the changing grammar of politics. It could focus on Mayawati’s image as an efficient administrator.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015The mandir-masjid dispute continues to frame the political debate in UP 24 years after the destruction of the mosque. Communal faultlines in the state have deepened, in recent times
Tue, Mar 31, 2015The NDA received 14.6 per cent of votes and apart from winning one seat, the BJP candidates were runners-up in six seats.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015Unlike 2014, when the party got relatively greater support among the middle class, there was no class pattern in the support for the BJP this time.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015The performance of the Congress amongst the upper castes shows sharp swings. In 2000, the party secured a decent 22 per cent vote share.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015For the BJP, strategic placement of allies could make or break this election.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015The prohibition pledge acknowledges the growing importance of women voters.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015Different parties rule at state and national levels. It is not yet clear if this is a sign of maturing democracy or a crisis of governance
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