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24/7 work, top netas, ground intelligence: How BJP’s ground game helped it win close fights in the state elections

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24/7 work, top netas, ground intelligence: How BJP’s ground game helped it win close fights in the state elections

Before the recent Haryana election, BJP MPs from Uttar Pradesh were deployed throughout the state. One MP rode a motorbike across Karnal, drinking tea at roadside shops and listening to the local buzz. The MP noticed that chief minister Nayab Saini was more popular than his predecessor, Manohar Lal. Accordingly, the election staff was informed … Read more

Third Eye: Aligning political stars of Delhi & Jharkhand; rains spoil the roadshow

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Third Eye: Aligning political stars of Delhi & Jharkhand; rains spoil the roadshow

Jharkhand and Delhi seem to be matching politically in quite a few aspects and are likely to share a similar poll calendar as 2025 ushers in. The fate of their chief ministers is also similar with both having landed in jail. One key difference however remains – Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigned before his arrest … Read more