ELECTIONS 2019

State Elections Won, Rahul Gandhi Plays Hardball in UP With SP, BSP
Congress leaders feel the recent wins in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, have given their party much-needed leverage.
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Will Sabarimala Issue Help BJP In Kerala Before Lok Sabha Polls?
The BJP is looking to increase its support base in Kerala but political observers say it is unlikely to reap substantial gains in the upcoming general election.
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A Film On Periods In India Won An Oscar, But Low Cost Pad Schemes Are Putting Women In Debt
Even the women described as "success stories" by the government, say the Stree Swabhiman scheme has failed.
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Actor Prakash Raj To Contest 2019 Elections As Independent Candidate
Raj made the announcement on Twitter exactly at 12am, saying Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR.
By Newsroom

Modi's Clampdown On E-Commerce In India May Not Win Back Votes Of Small Retailers
From Feb. 1, e-commerce firms such as Amazon.com and Walmart-owned Flipkart Group will not be able to sell products from companies in which they have an equity interest or form exclusive agreements with sellers.
By Manoj Kumar, Reuters

After Twitter, Indians Are Turning Quora Into A Political Cesspool
Quora turns up on search queries for most political subjects, yet its use for politics has flown mostly under the radar.
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Amit Shah Announces Team To Steer BJP's 2019 Election Campaign In 17 States
BJP president Amit Shah appointed party in-charges for 17 states.
By Press Trust of India

BJP Turns To WhatsApp To Strengthen Links Between Party Workers, Leaders Ahead Of 2019
BJPs national general secretary (organisation) Ram Lal said a chain of whatsApp groups linking Panna Pramukh up to national level leaders will be set up by January next year.
By Press Trust of India

Tejashwi Takes A Swipe At BJP Over NDA Seat-Sharing Formula In Bihar
LJP and the JD(U) reaped the benefit of questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation two years after the note ban, Yadav tweeted.
By Press Trust Of India

Elections2019: BJP-led NDA Alliance Finalises Seat-Sharing Formula For Bihar
BJP and JD (U) will contest on 17 seats each while the LJP will contest on 6 seats in Bihar, which has 40 Lok Sabha seats.
By Newsroom