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TMC’s loss is rooted in anti-incumbency

Social welfare schemes stemmed the tide for some time, but the accumulated weight of grievances proved too heavy. (@ECISVEEP X/ANI)
Published on May 09, 2026 01:41 pm IST

UDF’s big gains came in minority dominated districts

UDF candidate from Paravur constituency, VD Satheesan, with supporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Monday. (PTI)
Published on May 05, 2026 09:53 am IST

What explains the BJP’s Assam victory?

The combined vote share of the BJP and its allies is now 48% in Assam. (File photo)
Published on May 06, 2026 01:05 pm IST

A tale of two polls: BJP, Sena vote share in BMC battle declines

Mahendra Kolhe/HT Photo
Published on Jan 21, 2026 09:12 am IST

The vanishing Indian Left

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At a time of global retreat of democratic politics, the Indian Communists have failed to break fresh ground on ideas or practise, preferring dogma and nostalgia to creatively engaging with the challenges of the time. (AFP)
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 09:05 pm IST