COVER STORY
Kashmir elections have shown a record turnout. Some say this is the beginning of the end of an imposed and internalised silence. Political leaders here have said it is time to break the silence in the Valley. But is anyone listening?
Outlook Magazine - 01 June 2024
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Polarisation between the Hindus and the Muslims is an unappetising reality, an ugliness that will not go away even after the votes get counted
Whether it is the Maratha reservation quota or farmers’ issues, the real test in this election will be the political survival for the many stalwarts of the state
The final phase of the Maharashtra elections is witnessing intense polarisation among Mumbai’s Marathi, Gujarati, and Muslim communities as candidates from BJP-allied Sena and Thackeray Sena vie for votes
The shifting political equations in the Congress bastions of Raebareli and Amethi are not easy to decode
Arvind Kejriwal's release on bail has galvanised Aam Aadmi Party voters in Delhi but there is a new challenge for the INDI alliance.
Forget about doubling their income, Haryana’s farmers are living a life in penury
Politicians excel at stirring up emotions at election time, and Kashmiris are torn between responding with cries or slogans
For the people of Hazaribagh, famous for its Ram Navami, life is a tussle between peace, processions and politics
The power play between the BJP and the BJD in Odisha appears to be an electoral gimmick. Post elections, they may have each other’s back
Polarisation between the Hindus and the Muslims is an unappetising reality, an ugliness that will not go away even after the votes get counted
Whether it is the Maratha reservation quota or farmers’ issues, the real test in this election will be the political survival for the many stalwarts of the state
The final phase of the Maharashtra elections is witnessing intense polarisation among Mumbai’s Marathi, Gujarati, and Muslim communities as candidates from BJP-allied Sena and Thackeray Sena vie for votes
The shifting political equations in the Congress bastions of Raebareli and Amethi are not easy to decode
Arvind Kejriwal's release on bail has galvanised Aam Aadmi Party voters in Delhi but there is a new challenge for the INDI alliance.
Forget about doubling their income, Haryana’s farmers are living a life in penury
Politicians excel at stirring up emotions at election time, and Kashmiris are torn between responding with cries or slogans
For the people of Hazaribagh, famous for its Ram Navami, life is a tussle between peace, processions and politics
The power play between the BJP and the BJD in Odisha appears to be an electoral gimmick. Post elections, they may have each other’s back
OTHER STORIES
A new crop of young Dalit leaders shine in Uttar Pradesh’s political firmament
For the BJP-led NDA, 400 paar will remain a dream if the South Indian states choose to look the other way
Punjab poll pitch is seeing interesting twists and turns this election season
Since the anti-displacement movements against the Left Front government in 2006-08, Bengal has seen increased corruption, communalisation of politics and the rise of welfarism
Will the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections ease the day-to-day hardships of Budha Pahad, declared “red terror free” in 2022?
Amid the euphoria of development in the country, there are many who question the parameters of the same.
