Is BJP-JD(U) Combine Fighting a Losing Battle in Bihar ?

AFTER the fourth phase of the parliamentary elections, there is widespread talk of a massive defeat for the BJP, JD(U) coalition, and its smaller allies in Bihar. It is no coincidence that Modi had to rush to Bihar for a roadshow in Patna to bolster the sagging spirits of NDA leaders and cadres after the first three phases of the parliamentary elections, which have sent a clear message of impending defeat at the hustings.

Against Women Escalate in the Modi Raj

IN the heart of Karnataka's Hassan district, a chilling revelation emerged in the form of the Prajwal Revanna case, shedding light on the dark underbelly of sexual violence and exploitation. This horrifying incident has sent shock waves through the region, and across the country, prompting a widespread outcry and reigniting urgent discussions about the safety and dignity of women in Indian society.With 2,976 videos found on numerous pen drives, the discovery has sparked outrage and urgent concerns about women's safety.

BJP Gets Exposed in Andhra Pradesh

ELECTIONS to the Lok Sabha and the Andhra Pradesh Assembly were held on May 13, in the fourth phase. A record-breaking voter turnout of 81.86 per cent was recorded, with polling continuing until 2:00 am on May 14 at some locations. This surpassed the 2019 election turnout of 79.84 per cent. The chief electoral officer stated that this was the highest percentage of votes cast in any state during this election. Voters travelled from distant places to their native areas and voted enthusiastically. People flocked to the polling stations from 6:00 am on the election day in many places.

Sambhal Outrage: Targeting Muslims

NARENDRA Modi cannot speak nowadays anything which even approximates the truth. His latest false utterance is in an interview after having filed his nomination in Varanasi. Modi said that when he talked of “those who have more children”, he had not meant Muslims. He further went on make the astounding claim that “The day I do ‘Hindu-Muslim’, I will not be eligible to stay in public life”.Anyone who has heard or seen Modi’s speech at Banswara on April 9 can make out that he targeted Muslims when he referred to “infiltrators” and “those who have more children”.

China and Cuba, For a Community of Shared Future

China is willing to work with Cuba as companions of socialism, good partners for common development and good comrades in strategic coordination IN 2013, President Xi Jinping put forward the concept of building a community of shared future of mankind, which represents the greatest common denominator of all peoples, in the desire to build a better world.It has far-reaching theoretical value and historical significance, and is showing increasingly strong influence, vitality and convening power.China and Cuba are joining together to build a Sino-Cuban community of shared future, injecting an im

Disposable Casualties

Israel is not the only country where Indian workers face dire working situations. Exploitation of Indian workers under conditions akin to slavery in Singapore & Gulf states has been a long-standing issueIn January, just days after Israel’s war on Palestine had reached its 100-day mark, officials from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana hosted a delegation of 15 Israeli businessmen seeking workers from the two states.

Will the Palestinian Groups Create a New Palestinian Political Project?

IN Cairo, representatives from Hamas held indirect negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire. The sticking point for several of the rounds was the order of events. Israel wanted the hostages to be released before it would stop the bombing, while Hamas said that the bombing must stop first. Israel has called for the disarming and dismantling of Hamas, which is a maximalist demand unlikely to be met. Hamas meanwhile would like not only a ceasefire but an end to the war.

BJP Faces Rejection in Haryana

THE ongoing Lok Sabha elections have become nothing short of an endless nightmare for the BJP in Haryana. Having secured all 10 seats in 2019, the party is now uncertain about retaining even half of them this time around. In an unexpected turn of events, the BJP government in the state has suddenly found itself reduced to a minority.In a sudden change of leadership just two months ago, Manohar Lal Khattar was replaced by one of the party's sitting MPs, Nayab Singh Saini.

West Bengal: BJP Bubble Bursts in the Third Phase

THE third phase of polling in Bengal, which took place on May 7, involved a total of four seats – Jangipur, Murshidabad, Malda North and Malda South. According to unrevised estimates, out of the two Lok Sabha constituencies of Malda and Murshidabad, the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency received the highest voter turnout – 76.49 per cent. Another Lok Sabha constituency in this district, Jangipur, polled 72.13 per cent. 73.30 per cent voted in Malda North and 73.68 per cent in Malda South.

The Crisis of Liberalism

EACH strand of political praxis is informed by a political philosophy which analyses the world around us, especially, in modern times, its economic characteristics. On the basis of this analysis, the particular political philosophy sets out the objectives which have to be struggled for, and the political praxis informed by it carries out this struggle.

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