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Dusted, rusted approach of vote bank is no longer working, says Nadda

Nadda said: "Indian politics has undergone a rapid transformation in the last eight years."

Every PM helped fulfil goals of constitutional democracy, says Modi

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is aimed at sensitising and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, and achievements of Indian prime ministers.

National interest supreme in a polarised world: Modi on BJP foundation day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the BJP is dedicated to "rashtra bhakti" while its rivals stand for "parivar bhakti"

Shivpal to visit Ayodhya after Navratri, to announce a 'major decision'

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav will visit Ayodhya after Navratri and announce a 'major decision' about his next political move

MNS' Muslim leader resigns, accuses Raj Thackeray of changing party's stand

Charging Maharashtra Navnirman Sena with attaining a communal approach rather than a developmental one, one of its Muslim leader from Pune on Tuesday resigned from the party

Revival of Congress is essential for Indian democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi while addressing the parliamentary party on Tuesday said that the revival of the party is essential for democracy

Country in dire need of learning brotherhood and eradicating hatred: Rahul

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the country is in dire need of learning brotherhood and eradicating hatred as taught by 12th Century social reformer Basaveshwara

Women leaders find favour, but not votes in India, say Pew survey

Only a quarter of Indians say that men generally make better political leaders than women.

Why right-wing historians could learn from D D Kosambi

The problem with writing history to please the piper, however, is that no one bothers with the whys

Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar resigns from Cong ahead of Punjab polls

'Congress is not the party that it was. We don't have a transformative and inspiring leadership to lead the party,' says Kumar

UP polls phase 2: Richest candidate worth Rs 296 crore, poorest Rs 6,700

Voting is scheduled to take place on February 14 on 55 assembly seats of the state, spanning the nine districts of western UP

Registered unrecognised political parties doubled in 2010-2021: ADR

The number of registered unrecognised political parties increased more than twice between 2010 and 2021 and disproportionately during the year of parliamentary elections, poll rights group ADR said.

Say no to your prime minister

Public figures have an irresistible urge to be seen with people, but you have to force them to listen. Like IAF did, telling PM Modi they weren't going to fly in that weather

Best of BS Opinion: Budget basics, troubled CM of a performing state & more

Here is the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

Troubled CM of a performing state

Tension between Mr Vij, a six-term BJP MLA, and the chief minister is not new

Farmers' protest to snooping scandal: 2021, the year that was in politics

From deep digging in the heart of the capital to takeoff plans in its periphery - 2021 remained action-packed

Farm laws: PM Modi's U-Turn gives divided opponents another chance to unite

However, one major problem for the disparate opposition parties is figuring out what they stand for apart from being against Modi, says an expert on Indian politics

Batting for tolerance

A sportsman steps in where politicians fail

PM Modi's mission to ensure prosperity in life of needy persons: Naqvi

Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi asserted that the Centre is focused on empowerment without appeasement.

Regional parties got 51% of their funds via electoral bonds in FY20: Report

The 42 political outfits collected Rs 447.498 crore, which is 50.97 per cent of their total income of Rs 877.957 in 2019-20, says ADR study; only 14 parties declared such donations