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Ignored at the ballot box: The absence of climate change in Indian politics

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are over and the vital topic of climate change has once again been ignored. Climate change’s critical importance is overlooked in Indian political discourse due to economic priorities, governance issues and a lack of public awareness, despite the urgent need for climate action given the vulnerability of the Indian subcontinent to climate-induced disasters.

Congress’ pitch

I n the swirling currents of Indian politics, where rhetoric often drowns substance, the Congress party’s manifesto for the 2024 elections marks a return to core principles while seeming to be a departure from the quagmire of opportunism and tactical manoeuvres.

Karnataka’s migrant culture in place

The former chief minister, a former State BJP President, and six-time MLA Jagdish Shetter tops the list of migrants. The BJP attempted damage control by offering him the post of governor or a central minister, but he rejected it to contest on a Congress ticket.

Good optics, flawed narrative

Rahul's claim that the Yatra is not for political or personal interests, but is against the politics of hate, fear and violence sounds great on paper, but it is easy to see through its real purpose ~ namely, removal of Modi and the BJP from power and the re-establishment of the UPAs regime of corruption, nepotism and family rule. 

Regional paradox of Indian politics

SAD has played a pivotal role in shaping Punjab's politics in the post-independence era. It had also ruled the country as part of the NDA coalition only to sever its connection last year to support the farmers' agitation.

Is Modi era the end of Congress?

"Is Congress Becoming Anti-India?" and "The End of Congress?" are concluding chapters. The Appendix lays out eAgenda 2024' for India.