Post-poll scenario: Is Prashant Kishor working on BJP’s B-Team?

Prashant Kishor is a well-known name in India’s political circles ever since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister. Having run the BJP’s PM campaign for Modi in the 2014 General Elections, his organisation Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) has also been responsible for Janata Dal United’s (JDU) victory in Bihar. Meanwhile, I-PAC has also workedContinue reading “Post-poll scenario: Is Prashant Kishor working on BJP’s B-Team?”

Can Chandrababu Naidu repeat 1996 in 2019?

TDP supremo and AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s 2019 election games have begun. While this is evident with the way he is talking to regional allies and uniting all the anti-BJP forces onto one platform, will he be able to repeat the 1996 magic of the United Front by cobbling up the allies? HowContinue reading “Can Chandrababu Naidu repeat 1996 in 2019?”

3 Reasons Why Chandrababu Naidu Chose to go with Congress

How can the TDP announce an alliance with Congress when it was formed on an anti-Congress plank? If this is what has been on your mind, these are some of the reasons why the Telugu Desam Party Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu is betting big on the alliance between TDP and the Congress, nationally. 1) Win-winContinue reading “3 Reasons Why Chandrababu Naidu Chose to go with Congress”

Losing mind over Special Status?

The noise surrounding the demand for Special Status for Andhra Pradesh is getting louder by the day. The demand is being portrayed as the only solution for the new state. But, is this true? Let’s look at the demand since inception. Special Category Status was promised by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the floorContinue reading “Losing mind over Special Status?”

What’s in store for Naidu in Seemandhra?

The lane leading to Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s house in Hyderabad is bustling with activity. With umpteen security personnel at the gate, guests and officials visiting the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate, his office is a crowded place. The same can be said about his office, where his core team of officials is seen working laboriously round-the-clock; overContinue reading “What’s in store for Naidu in Seemandhra?”