Rajasthan Election 2023

Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar on royal legacy, Udaipur affection & BJP’s resurrection

NEW DELHI: Udaipur, known as the “City of Lakes,” stands as a living testament to India’s rich heritage. Nestled in the heart of this historic city is Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a distinguished custodian of the Mewar dynasty. Beyond the regal facade, Prince Lakshyaraj is a multifaceted personality – an art connoisseur, philanthropist, and a […]

Balaknath to resign as MLA if not made CM: Supporters

JAIPUR: In the midst of uncertainty over the BJP’s CM candidate in Rajasthan, with several names surfacing as prominent contenders, Baba Balaknath’s supporters made a bold assertion: the saffron-clad monk will resign as a legislator if not chosen for the coveted Chief Ministerial role. Speaking to The New Indian, Rama Shankar Ojha, head priest of the Hanuman […]

Navigating the BJP wave: What to watch for in the 2024 elections

NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on the state Assembly elections, the political landscape in India is abuzz with speculations and analyses. The BJP’s resounding victory against the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana offers valuable insights into the nation’s pulse, setting the stage for the much-anticipated 2024 General Elections. Here are some […]

Assembly elections 2023: How BJP and Congress fared in their wins

NEW DELHI:  In the recently concluded assembly elections across four states on Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) triumphed by unseating the opposition in three Hindi Heartland states.  The saffron party not only defeated anti-incumbency in Madhya Pradesh but also effectively wrested control of state legislatures from its arch-rival Congress in both Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. […]

North-South divide in India’s politics

The recent assembly elections in India have revealed a clear divide in the political preferences of the northern and southern regions of the country. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party at the centre, has maintained its dominance in the Hindi heartland, winning or retaining power in most of the states in the north. […]

Madhya Pradesh election 2023 result LIVE: Shivraj secures state for BJP, Congress faces rout

NEW DELHI: In a dynamic political landscape, the BJP has secured a noticeable advantage in Madhya Pradesh by leading with 48 seats and having won 65. The Election Commission also indicates the saffron party taking the lead over Congress in Chhattisgarh. Concurrently, in Telangana, the Congress is on the verge of displacing the BRS government […]

INTERVIEW| I don’t know any red diary or its secrets on me: Stunned Gehlot

CM Ashok Gehlot reflects on political journey and addresses controversies of 'Laal Diary' in exclusive interview with The New Indian

Rajasthan Assembly polls: Congress vs BJP, who holds the key in 2023?

In the 2018 Rajasthan Assembly elections, Congress secured 99 seats out of 200, continuing the curse that no party could win the same seat again while BJP could only manage to win 73 seats.