India Election History

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

What does Modi 3.0 coalition government mean for economic reforms?

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed that his third term in office would be one of tough decisions, the BJP’s reduced numbers in Parliament may complicate matters. Experts say that ‘big bang’ reforms on land, labour, and agriculture will likely be placed on the backburner

Narendra Modi, Nehru & more: Who are India's longest-serving prime ministers?

With the NDA securing 293 seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a historic third term, making history and becoming one of the few prime ministers to lead the nation for over 10 years. Out of India's 14 prime ministers, the 73-year-old currently holds the title of fourth-longest serving leader

Ayodhya shocker: BJP lost in Ram Mandir constituency of Faizabad. Here's what it means

The BJP lost Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad – the Ayodhya constituency in which the Ram Mandir has been built – with its candidate Lallu Singh being beaten by Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad. Experts say that the Dalit vote in the state favoured the INDI alliance and that issues of development and unemployment trumped religion

No majority for BJP in Lok Sabha: What happens next? How important are Naidu and Nitish?

While the BJP is the single-largest party in the country, it is still well short of the 272 'magic mark' in the Lok Sabha needed to form the government. Experts say the BJP finds itself in an unfamiliar position and will need to take a more conciliatory approach with its allies

Maha shocker for NDA: How Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar came out on top

The Opposition MVA alliance comprising the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) has taken a big lead over the ruling Mahayuti of the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena, the BJP and the Ajit-Pawar-led NCP. While Sharad Pawar said the voters rejected the ‘BJP’s politics of destroying parties’, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde blamed vote bank politics

How did Chandrababu Naidu script incredible comeback in Andhra Pradesh?

Five years after being swept out of power by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP, Chandrababu Naidu is set to be sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. Now, eight months after receiving bail in the Skill Development Corporation Scam, the 74-year-old is back on top and could even be a player on the national scene. Here's how he did it

Lok Sabha election results 2024: How Uttar Pradesh elected India’s most PMs

India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, sends the highest number of MPs to the lower house: 80. The northern state, which was a bastion of Congress for decades, is key for any political party coveting the post of prime minister

Lok Sabha elections: Is BJP’s ‘400 paar’ possible? Yes, one party has done it before

One day to go and India will have elected its 18th Lok Sabha. The ruling BJP touted a lofty goal of ‘400 paar’ (securing 400 out of the 543 seats) this time. But is this just a fantasy or a realistic possibility? The answer lies in India’s history

Lok Sabha polls 2024: As world's biggest election ends, here's how India voted

India's second-longest election concluded on Saturday with voting in the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections coming to an end. The earlier phases saw concerns raised about turnout even as many voters braved the heat. Here's how it all unfolded