ELECTION 2024 SWAMINATHAN AIYAR

Over the past decade, Narendra Modi has propelled India's economy to become one of the fastest-growing globally, positioning it to soon rank as the world's third-largest. His emphasis on reforms and dynamic policies, exemplified by initiatives like ...

Election Result 2024: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is struggling to achieve the 400-seat target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Falling short of the 272-seat majority mark, the BJP will need supp...

​And I would say managing the coalition again becomes much easier if you stick to continuity. If you want to have sudden changes of policy, various people can have objections because any sudden change of policy creates losers and politicians hate to...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal as 'cowards' during an election rally in Rohtas, Bihar. He highlighted India's surgical strikes on Pakistan, contrasting his leadership with the previous governments.

As India prepares for a new government by June 4, a significant Rs 2.11 lakh crore windfall awaits allocation. Options range from faster deficit reduction to increased spending. Analysts anticipate positive investor sentiment, though preferences var...

Raebareli will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20. Shah also addressed an election rally in Pratapgarh where he said that Rahul Gandhi can be scared of Pakistan's "atom bomb" but the BJP is not, and that Pakistan-occupied K...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled '10 guarantees of Kejriwal' for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, including 24-hour electricity, free education, and Mohalla clinics. He criticized PM Modi for unfulfilled promises like depositing Rs 15 lakh...

Shankar Aiyar is heard advocating the need to show respect to Pakistan while pointing to its nuclear arsenal; Chief Minister Revnath Reddy on Friday raised fresh questions over the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 and the retaliatory airstrikes on a te...

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's recent comments suggesting India should "respect" Pakistan due to its nuclear capabilities have sparked a political uproar, with the BJP accusing Congress of being soft on Pakistan. Aiyar emphasized the need for ...

Renowned economist and journalist Swaminathan Aiyar predicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to power, regardless of potential seat losses. He emphasizes Modi's popularity over concerns like unemployment and inflation. Swaminathan stresses the...

Swaminathan Aiyar analyzes the critical role of Mr Modi for BJP's success, the impact of historical events on inflation, challenges in the employment sector, the communalization of reservation issues, and the government's technological initiatives f...

Swaminathan Aiyar explains the Congress's socialist approach to taxing the rich for the benefit of the poor, highlighting the party's historical tax policies and redistribution schemes. "Congress theme is that the BJP loves the suited, booted people...

As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, both the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have unveiled their manifestos, offering insights into their plans and pledges for the nation's future. Branded as 'Nyay Patra' and 'Sankalp Patra', r...

Swaminathan Aiyar says in the case of Modi 3.0, the emphasis is on more of the same. "The thing is not to be different." The aim of the exercise is saying "I am guaranteeing you that I have done so well for you." Aiyar further says the BJP is so con...

The Congress has also promised to implement reservation of 10 per cent in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for all castes and communities without discrimination.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that unlike Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his party doesn't make false promises, emphasizing their commitment to fulfill the guarantees outlined in their manifesto. Kharge questioned the fulfillment of ...

Swaminathan Aiyar predicts NDA's victory with allies, highlighting the impressive economic growth amidst global instability and cautions against assuming a consistent high growth path, emphasizing the unpredictability of India's economic trends. Aiy...

Performance, Modi's achievements, and focus on economic growth, infrastructure, connectivity, AI, start-ups, and new businesses are important in elections. The BJP needs to address the issues of unemployment, skills mismatch, and create opportunitie...

The farmer movement has undergone various splits and formations of new organizations. Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) remains intact but has experienced splinters. Sanyukt Samaj Morcha (SSM) formed and later merged with SKM. Various other groups like BKU...