Election Basics

Uniform Civil Code, Agniveer and more: How coalition sarkar could affect BJP’s pet projects

After failing to get a majority on its own, the BJP will have to rely heavily on its allies, namely the JD(U) and the TDP. In such a coalition sarkar, the saffron party’s core agendas and key programmes such as the Uniform Civil Code, Agnipath scheme and others may have to be shelved or pushed to the backburner

How did BJP lose 5 of 9 seats in Ayodhya, 9 of 12 seats in Varanasi?

The party lost five of nine seats in Ayodhya including Faizabad constituency – the home of the Ram temple – as well as nine of 12 seats in Varanasi. Experts say the Ram temple did not resonate with voters, candidates did not pay heed to local issues and the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance seemed to work well together

Quicksplained: Why India's new government may have at least 22 new ministers

The BJP-led NDA will form a new government for a record-breaking third consecutive term. It is believed the new government may comprise at least 22 new ministers, as the same number of ministers lost their seats in the general elections

Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish want special category status for their states: What is it?

With BJP falling short of a majority, alliance partners TDP and JD(U) are likely to make some big demands, which could include a special category status for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. But what is it and how will it benefit their states?

Who has Modi invited for his third swearing-in? What’s the significance behind these invites?

Narendra Modi is likely to be sworn in for a third term on 8 June. For this historic event, he has extended invitations to leaders of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Mauritius. Many note that this is his continued commitment to the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

Why INDI Alliance has chosen to sit in the Opposition benches in Parliament

After much speculation, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has announced that the INDI Alliance will present a united Opposition in Parliament against the NDA. He stated that the bloc was not power hungry and would continue their fight against the ‘fascist’ BJP. However, insiders have noted that the grouping believes the new Modi Sarkar is on shaky ground owing to its slippery allies

Lok Sabha election results 2024: How number of women MPs has fallen from 2019

In Lok Sabha elections 2024, a total of 797 women contested the elections, with 74 of them getting elected. Which states have the best and worst women's representation in the Lok Sabha? Which state has the most women MPs? Which party has the most women MPs? We tell you what the numbers say

Lok Sabha election results 2024: The many times when Nitish Kumar has flipped the script

The BJP has emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha elections with the help of its allies, the JD(U) and the TDP. However, the saffron party may be wary of the Nitish Kumar-led party owing to his many switches in the past, even earning him the moniker of 'paltu ram'

2024 Lok Sabha election: Which states went the NDA way, which chose INDI alliance?

The 2024 Lok Sabha election has proven to be one for the history books. Even as the results show the BJP-led NDA poised to form its third government in a row, the INDIA bloc put up a tough fight that may force the ruling leadership to re-think its poll strategy in the future. There were surprises in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and Rajasthan

Who are BJP’s allies in NDA? What are the chances of them switching sides?

The BJP will be relying on its NDA coalition partners including the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal United (JDU) to form the next government. Here’s what you need to know about them, how they fared in recent polls, and their past alliances