BREAKING PARTIES STRATEGY IN MAHARASHTRA
BJP must remain a party with a difference, avoid Congress' mistakes: Nitin Gadkari
In Panaji, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at a Goa BJP meeting with Sadanand Tanavade and Pramod Sawant, emphasized BJP's unique approach. Citing L K Advani during a 40-minute speech, Nagpur MP Gadkari warned against Congress-like mistakes, stressed corruption-free governance, and highlighted economic and social reforms. He urged the party's unity for upcoming 2027 elections, discouraging caste-based politics in Maharashtra.
INDIA Bloc allies strive to strike big in state elections
Gauging that the electoral outcome in these three states headed for polls in September-October could have political implications even beyond them, Congress and its allies are working on strategies to get a head start besides firming up their internal unity.
Fadnavis-Uddhav chance elevator encounter 'lifts' political temperature in Maharashtra
After the Lok Sabha polls, the Mahayuti alliance is strategizing for the upcoming assembly polls, focusing on a populist budget. With the MVA combine's strong performance, a challenging political landscape lies ahead for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra.
BJP holds marathon meeting to discuss strategy for Maharashtra assembly polls
The Maharashtra BJP unit met for a marathon session to plan strategy for the upcoming state assembly elections, focusing on campaign tactics and finalising plans during the five-hour meeting. With the state assembly elections expected in October, the BJP aims to recover from its decreased Lok Sabha seat count in Maharashtra. Core committee members, including Union Minister Piyush Goyal and state leaders, discussed the preliminary election blueprint during the meeting.
Congress to begin strategy sessions to prepare for upcoming assembly polls
The Congress party will start consultations to strengthen its organization and plan strategies for the upcoming state elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will hold strategy meetings starting June 24. The party aims to build on its Lok Sabha performance and secure victories in the assembly elections later this year.
Smallcaps: Narrative might go against them, but if chosen with right filters, don't bother, 5 stocks from different sectors with long term perspective
When investing in stock markets, it’s crucial to make the distinction between high-quality and poor-quality businesses across the small, mid, and large-cap spectrums, as well as the difference between the intrinsic value of a stock and the overall value of the company. Certain niche small businesses may still generate significant returns over time if they are held long enough. On the other hand, if one's approach to small-cap investments is merely based on the absolute value of a stock with hopes of a tenfold increase, then it's a misconception. Stock market investing, whether in small, mid, or large caps, should not be driven by unrealistic expectations; otherwise, it leads to nothing but undue stress, rather than substantial returns.
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Rajnath Singh retains Defence Minister portfolio with major reforms on the horizon, here are some key issues that are expected to be addressed
Rajnath Singh will continue as India's Defense Minister, focusing on self-reliance in defense and boosting women's roles in the armed forces. Amidst tensions with China, India is increasing defense imports from the US. The Agnipath recruitment scheme, criticized for job security, is under review. Theater command unification aims to enhance joint operations, with progress made. Indigenous military production is a priority to reduce reliance on imports. Singh faces the immediate task of appointing a new Army Chief, influencing future military reforms.
Smallcaps: Don't be afraid of narrative against them, but surely check critical points: 5 stock from different sectors for long-term investors
Soon after election results, there was and probably still there is chatter on the street that small caps are not going to see the same kind of performance as they have seen in the last two years. Can anyone argue against a broad based statement ? Probably, No. But then expecting a small cap rally all the time is also incorrect. There are more than 2000 small caps stocks, a handful are actually worth looking at and even fewer worth having in a portfolio. If one is able to get the right of the small cap stock then the returns are extremely high, but at the same time, risk of getting it wrong and capital erosion is ever present. At times when one cannot rule our phases of volatility, for investors looking for small caps, some rules need to be followed to avoid wrong decisions of buying in haste or selling in panic.
SIP strategy best for current market conditions: Ajay Tyagi
The negative obviously is what the media has been discussing and debating, which is that it is never too easy to run a coalition government. There will be pulls and pressures from different parties. We will see how it plays out. The nucleus, which is the BJP, is certainly stronger than what many of the previous coalition governments have witnessed prior to 2014, so that is also incrementally positive.
Lok Sabha polls: People voted to check power from being in hands of 1 or 2 persons, says Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar commented on the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that voters aimed to prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. He credited the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha to the support from allies like JD(U) and TDP. Pawar urged his party members to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence that they would gain power in the state.
Be ready for Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar to NCP (SP) workers on party foundation day
Sharad Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief, urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence in securing power. Celebrating the party's 25th foundation day, he highlighted the NCP's recent success in winning 8 out of 10 contested Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra as part of the opposition alliance.
I will continue working, says Devendra Fadnavis; claims fake narrative was 'fourth Oppn party' in polls
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered to resign but decided to continue working despite BJP's poor performance in Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the importance of not running away when faced with challenges, drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Riding on Modi's popularity and aggressive campaign, BJP sweeps MP; wrests Chhindwara
The BJP has won all 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, including Chhindwara, in the recent elections, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and aggressive campaign. Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah's poll strategy led to several Congress workers joining the ruling party, weakening the opposition camp. The BJP's aggressive campaign strategy included eight public meetings and two roadshows in the state, while MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed over 180 public meetings and held around 58 roadshows.
2019 Vs 2024: Where all did BJP lose ground?
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led NDA is struggling to reach 300 seats, with BJP likely missing the majority mark of 272. The BJP's earlier dominance in 2014, which ended decades of coalition politics, is not replicated. Key states showing significant declines for BJP include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. In Uttar Pradesh, BJP's seats dropped from 62 to 36, while West Bengal saw a decrease from 18 to 12. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan also reported notable losses for the BJP compared to 2019.
Fadnavis offers to resign as Dy CM after BJP's Maharashtra tally dwindles to 14 in Lok Sabha
Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP offered his resignation as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra as the BJP's Lok Sabha seat count dropped from 24 to 14. The NDA secured 17 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra. Fadnavis took responsibility for the outcome, aiming to focus on party work for upcoming elections. The MVA opposition alliance won 30 seats.
Election Results 2024: Rise of Rahul Gandhi, regional satraps, and fall of Modi stocks - How Lok Sabha polls changed Indian politics
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The BJP-led NDA is set to form the government for a third consecutive term, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking the oath again. Despite the victory, the BJP's seat count fell to around 240, with the INDIA bloc performing strongly. The election saw significant gains for regional parties, a rise in Rahul Gandhi's influence, and unexpected results in key states.
Eknath Shinde’s 7 & Chirag Paswan’s 5 seats crucial in helping NDA gain majority in Lok Sabha
Sources close to Shinde told ET that he is expected to tell the BJP leadership that he needs to be given a “free hand” in running the government in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan may bargain for at least two Cabinet seats.
Sonia Gandhi, the quiet, binding force behind Congress and INDIA bloc
Sonia Gandhi, the influential leader of the Congress Party, played a key role in forming the opposition INDIA bloc. Despite her silence, she wielded significant power and strategically led the party during the elections.
LS polls: 5 leaders crush highest victory margin record, Indore's Shankar Lalwani tops chart
Five political leaders, including four from the BJP, broke the record for the highest victory margin in the Lok Sabha polls. Indore's MP Shankar Lalwani led with over 11.72 lakh votes, followed by Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and CR Patil with over 7 lakh votes each. Congress's Rakibul Hussain also had a significant lead.
How to trade Nifty on election result day? Heads I win, tails you lose strategy
Depending on whether the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA surpasses or falls short of the expectations outlined by exit polls, the Nifty could experience significant swings in either direction once the trends of the Lok Sabha election results become apparent on Tuesday. The substantial rally of over 3% on Monday, coupled with a 15% decline in the India VIX fear gauge, indicates that market anticipation for a negative surprise has diminished.
BJP's alliance strategy: Where it is gaining and where it is not
The important takeaway is that the BJP could be emerging as a bigger national party by penetrating in pockets where it had little influence of its own. Going forward, it's possible that the BJP chooses to ally with many smaller parties instead of the big ones in states.
Anxious about 4th June poll results? Hedge your fears & leverage your optimism, doing it is not rocket science
Till a few weeks back, expectation of the street was very clear that policy continuity post 4th June. But then there was a bout of selling from foreign portfolio investors (FPI) and a narrative got created that they are selling due to polls. First logical question to counter this narrative would be to ask a counter question. Do they have some kind of insider information, the answer is surely no. Probably, just a few weeks back, after remaining in the dumps for years, the Chinese market came back into limelight, because of better than expected GDP numbers. So, there was a bit of movement of money. So, there is narrative and there is counter narrative. So rather than getting into a debate, there is a way to take care of both. The only thing is, a decision has to be made either today or Monday. Given the fact that there is a high level of noise on the street, more than anything else it is time to manage the risk of emotional decision making.
Communal & polarising or labarathi & Viksit Bharat? PM Modi breaks down ideas behind 2014, 2019 and 2024 campaigns
Opposition criticizes BJP's recent election campaign as 'communal and polarizing', but PM Modi defends it as revealing the Congress party's true intentions. NDA's focus for 2024 elections is 'Viksit Bharat'. Modi anticipates retaining anti-corruption and beneficiary voters while targeting rapid progress supporters. BJP eyes growth in South and East India, emphasizes strategic alliances and economic reforms.
The young backroom players playing a big role in this year's polls
These are grads hired in large numbers by consulting firms specialising in communication and public relations, and well entrenched in the political space.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Friends are foes and foes have turned friends in Maharashtra's electoral battle
The political landscape in Maharashtra is witnessing a significant churn ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Former allies are now opponents, and erstwhile foes have joined hands, creating a complex web of alliances and rivalries. At a recent rally, one-time colleagues, now on opposite sides, highlighted this shift. With key players like Ashok Chavan, Pratap Patil Chikhalikar, Shrirang Barne, and Ajit Pawar making strategic moves, the electoral battlefield in Maharashtra has become highly dynamic and unpredictable, resembling a modern-day political Mahabharat.
Ajit Pawar's elder brother Shrinivas calls him incompetent and ungrateful
Shrinivas Pawar’s comments are significant as Ajit has been very close to his elder brother, during his earlier rebellion against Sharad Pawar in 2019 when Ajit had first joined the BJP government, he was ensconced in Shrinivas Pawar’s Mumbai home. Shrinivas and Ajit were said to be quite close in the Pawar household, and Ajit used to always rely on Shrinivas Pawar.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 begin soon: What will make it or break it for BJP, Congress and other parties
India gears up for general elections starting April 19, 2024, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vying for a third consecutive term against a Congress-led opposition seeking to break the NDA's decade-long dominance. Modi's BJP aims for a 400+ majority, citing past successes and a stable government. Major issues include Ram Mandir Politics, regional alliances, 'Modinomics', CAA implications, global image, unemployment, and stability at the Centre.
INDIA bloc to form coordination panels in different states ahead of Lok Sabha polls
So far, Congress has firmed up alliances with Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh and Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat and Goa. It is yet to finalise seat-sharing agreement with Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra, DMK in Tamil Nadu, Left Front and regional parties such as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in Jharkhand and Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar.
BJP misusing probe agencies to target opponents and break parties: Supriya Sule
NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) working president Supriya Sule on Tuesday alleged the BJP was misusing probe agencies against its opponents and breaking parties and families to retain power. Speaking to reporters, Sule said the BJP has "weaponised" Central probe agencies and misusing the Income Tax, CBI and ED against its opponents, while the country is facing serious issues such as quotas, inflation and joblessness.
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