Elections

The people of India have rejected Narendra Modi's majoritarian Hindu politics. Even if Modi's coalition returns him to power, his message has to change.

Beginning 6.30 PM, the exit polls will swamp TV screens and social media. Follow along, if that is your thing — but keep this in mind when deciding how to read what you see on your screen. Read on...

Explore the intricate dynamics of phase seven polling today. This comprehensive analysis delves into regional politics, voter sentiments, and the potential outcomes in states like Jharkhand, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.

Prema Sridevi interviews Kannan Gopinathan, a former IAS officer who resigned in the name of transparency. Kannan discusses critical issues plaguing elections 2024 offering an in-depth analysis of what's going wrong.

In phase seven of the elections, there are many challenges for the BJP: farmer unrest, youth unemployment, shifting alliances, local sentiments, and the Agniveer controversy.

Voting for elections 2024 phase 6 has begun in six states and two Union Territories. Over 110 million voters will determine the outcome for 889 candidates competing for 58 seats in this phase.

The 2024 general election manifestos from major national political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, emphasise urban governance, reflecting a shift towards addressing the challenges of India’s rapidly urbanising landscape.

As people vote in the fifth phase, which will set the tone for the final stretch of the election, Modi revisits personal grievances and outdated promises. Meanwhile, a rogue wave is rising — its impact will be known in 16 days.

Climate change is hardly an election issue for Indian voters. Political parties, too, lag behind in integrating climate agendas into their election campaigns, unlike their European counterparts.

Elections 2024 Phase 5 | Today, voters in 49 constituencies across six states and two Union Territories are casting their ballots in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.