Shanker Arnimesh

A domicile policy with 1932 as cut-off year has been a sensitive issue. Party maintains ambiguity to avoid polarisation of tribals & to keep its base of non-tribal voters intact.

JP Nadda has visited Bihar thrice in 2 months. Party leaders from both sides say, given the high stakes, there has been a significant shift in BJP's strategy in dealing with JD(U).

Mahtab, a freedom fighter, social reformer & Gandhian, is considered an architect of modern Odisha who helped shape Odia asmita (pride). His son, Bhartruhari Mahtab, is now a BJP MP.

Meena's foray into politics began in 2003 when he was elected as general secretary of Rajasthan University Students' Union. Fondly called ‘Chhota Kirodi' by his supporters.

Even as they deploy ministers, MLAs to control situation, Centre, states deny shortage. Experts blame lack of planning, slow increase in fertiliser subsidies for crisis in sowing season.

Uikey was governor when ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur in May 2023. According to her, 'broken trust' between Meiteis & Kukis 'can't be restored despite Centre's efforts'.

Defeating Hemant Soren in Barhait was expected to be challenging for BJP as JMM has held the seat since 1990 while Soren himself has won it twice, in 2014 and 2019.

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha chief Jairam ‘Tiger' Mahato has emerged as a prominent OBC face in state. He had fielded candidates in 71 seats this assembly election.

Follow Us : New Delhi: The tell-tale signs were all over the place in the poll-bound Jharkhand, but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high

JMM defector Champai Soren won the only ST seat for BJP in Jharkhand. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, party looks set to win 10 ST seats, 2 more than in 2019 assembly polls.