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| April 28, 2009 | |
Welcome to the great Indian political tamasha Dominic Xavier
It feels like one eminently local, bitterly contested power grab. It's just coincidental that 542 other such elections are simultaneously taking place across the country.
In Shimoga, a CM's son faces a former CM Reuben NV
The contest between B Y Raghavendra, son of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, and former chief minister S Bangarappa of the Congress in Shimoga parliamentary constituency is touted as the most interesting battle in the state.
'Soniaji is Rajivbaba's wife. I had to see her' Jay Mandal/On Assignment
Indrani Roy Mitra traveled to the border town of Lalgola in Murshidabad district to witness a political rally that sealed the Trinamool-Congress alliance in the heart of the Left's bastion.
Hardanahalli: Of beautiful roads and barren farms Reuben NV
But the son of the soil has failed farmers in the village where he was born.
Abu Azmi campaigns in Mumbai Sanjay Sawant
Samajwadi Party candidate Abu Asim Azmi from Mumbai North West seat held a day-long rally, visiting the areas of his constituency, urging people to vote for him.
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| April 27, 2009 | |
'So very little is being done for our security, it makes me nervous' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel
Interview with independent candidate from Mumbai South, Meera Sanyal.
North Indians will sideline you soon: Raj Thackeray tells Marathi manoos Satish Bodas
Marathi Hridaysamrat is the latest word added to the lexicon of Maharashtra politics.
Arun Jaitley: Batting for the BJP
Reuters
'This whole business of dual authority means the dilution of prime ministerial authority,' says Arun Jaitley.
'The language of politics has to change' Seema Pant
In Guna, Madhya Pradesh, does the Scindia mystique endure and will it ensure a young royal's victory?
Hassan still has hopes from Deve Gowda Reuben NV
The JD-S chief's style of campaigning shows that he is a worried man.
Sonia, Mamata come together after 8 years Jay Mandal/On Assignment
They asked the people of West Bengal to support nominees of their parties' alliance for the betterment of the country.
Not BJP or Congress, only the palace wins in Gwalior A Ganesh Nadar
No prizes for guessing the constituency.
Disillusioned Mumbai witnesses 'majestic' Sonia Dominic Xavier
Congress chief and UPA chairperson appreciated the spirit of Mumbai, in her campaign rally in the city.
The secret of Shivraj Singh Chauhan's success Reuters
The timing and intent of his schemes are not the only parameters that set the low-profile Chauhan apart. The real genius of his idea lay in the common motif of his schemes: women.
'We are willing to pay for the basic amenities' Reuben NV
"We may be poor and unlike the people of the city, we do not have the influence or money to get our work done. Our leader must understand this and not treat us as mere voters.'
'We are creating two Indias'
Krishna Kumar P
The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The top-most priority for any government must be to bridge that gap, says Congress MP Sachin Pilot in frank conversation.
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| April 24, 2009 | |
A new kind of politics Dominic Xavier
A group of citizens are working towards a transparent, corruption-free and inclusive political process.
Will Nafisa Ali win Vajpayee's mantle? Hitesh Harisingha
On the campaign trail with the beauty queen-turned-actress-turned-social activist.
Kaun banega PM? Illestration-Uttam Ghosh
Surprising responses to our question: Kaun banega PM.
Sonia slams BJP Mayur Bhatt
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi accused the saffron party of changing its stand on the issue.
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| April 22, 2009 | |
The steel behind the Gandhi smile
Sonia's children have come to terms with the rough-and-dirty-tumble of Indian politics.
Congress battles Sena in Malvan Sanjay Sawant
Political equations in poll-bound Malvan in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra -- regarded as the bastion of industry minister Narayan Rane.
'Sharad Pawar is a dictator' Sanjay Sawant
Sharad Pawar's confidant and three-time Kolhapur MP Sadashiv Mandlik, who is contesting as an independent this time, heaps scorn on his mentor.
The People's Guardian Sanjay Sawant
This maverick citizen takes potshots at his opponents, political parties and the state of the country's governance.
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| April 20, 2009 | |
Priyanka floors Amethi Hitesh Harisinghani
She came, she spoke and she conquered the hearts of Amethi.
DMK vs AIADMK: It's advantage Jayalalithaa Sreeram Selvaraj
The lady wins the first round.
The battle for Bangalore South Dominic Xavier
Bangalore South is undoubtedly the most high-profile constituency in the state. It has been a BJP bastion for the past four terms.
No power & no jobs; Will Amethi still vote for Rahul? Hitesh Harisinghani
Rahul Gandhi's Amethi still lives in the dark ages, literally so.
'The agricultural growth in my Gujarat is 14%, but no one looks at it' Rajesh Karkera
Modi discusses the flavour of the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign, and his prime ministerial ambitions.
Royal intrigue in rural Sidhi Uday Kuckian
A report on the royal intrigue in rural Sidhi.
Meet the Raja of Ayodhya Hitesh Harisinghani
Bimlendra Pratap Mohan Misra is the Bahujan Samaj Party candidate from Faizabad, Ayodhya's twin city. His forefathers have ruled Ayodhya from Raj Sadan, the palace where he lives.
Nobody comes asking for votes
Uday Kuckian
Situated on the busy Vidisha-Bhopal road, the 400-odd residents of Ankheda village are starved for water and electricity.
'The nuclear deal has assured us jobs' A Ganesh Nadar
Four students on why the India-US nuclear deal has brought them hope.
Shivaji's descendant dares Uddhav to a one-on-one Sanjay Sawant
Udayanraje Bhosale, the 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is in a tough battle in Satara.
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| April 18, 2009 | |
Tejaswini's upset win in 2004 Dominic Xavier
A profile of the Bangalore rural constituency where former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy is taking on Tejaswini.
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| April 17, 2009 | |
The message is clear from the voter Dominic Xavier
Chitradurga is just 100 km away from the highest waterfall in India, yet it has the worst water problem in the state.
Jayalalithaa almost ignores Congress! Sreeram Selvaraj
It was quite evident from the speeches and the reactions of the one lakh strong crowd that what mattered to the electorate was the issues that concerned them, and not the nuclear deal or what happened in the far away Delhi or Uttar Pradesh.
In the city of statues, Mayawati's word is law Hitesh Harisinghani
A look at Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati's state and the place where her political experiments take place.
How Maoists stunned India on polling day Reuters
The attacks revealed that the Maoists have far better military training and superior firepower than believed earlier.
Advani's ride Reuters
Taking a ride along with politicians in their poll yatra.
Bickering netas ignore Bellary's health Dominic Xavier
Rediff.com reporters travel through the battered roads of Bellary to some of its dusty villages, to uncover a tale of neglect, poverty and health woes in the mining heartland of Karnataka.
The Songs of Mayawati Seema Pant
Songs have been written and sung for the empress of India's largest state.
In Bihar, caste is the deciding factor Seema Pant
A MP has no accountability because he knows that the caste equation will take him through.
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| April 16, 2009 | |
Salman campaigns for Priya Dutt Satish Bodas
Sanjay Dutt may not have been there to support his sister in the upcoming elections, but Salman Khan certainly was.
Pratibha Advani campaigns in Gujarat Mayur Bhatt
Pratibha, daughter of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani, campaigns in Nava Vadaj in Ahmedabad.
First phase of polling will decide their fate Sondeep Shankar/Saab Press
Union Ministers Lalu Prasad, Praful Patel, Shashi Tharoor and Renuka Chowdhury are among the 1,715 candidates testing electoral waters in the first phase.
India goes to polls Reuters
The curtains finally went up on the Great Indian Election Drama.
Star-studded polls in Andhra
Snaps India
Megastar-turned-politician Chiranjeevi took a break from his campaign in coastal Andhra to cast his vote in Hyderabad.
Why all roads lead to Saran
Seema Pant
Saran is one of the most high profile constituencies to go to the polls on April 16, where Laloo Prasad Yadav is facing perhaps the toughest electoral battle in his eventful career.
Shatrughan files nomination in Patna Reuters
Sinha is pitted against TV actor Shekhar Suman.
Will Suresh Patel stun Advani?
Mayur Bhatt
Two-term Congress MLA Suresh Patel is pulling out all stops to force a major upset in the lok Sabha election.
From slum to crorepati. Can he become an MP? Sreeram Selvaraj
From a slum in Madipakkam in Chennai, where his mother sold idlis to educate him, he is the proud owner of Rs 70 million Foodking.
Uttam's Take: What Sonia called Advani
Uttam Ghosh
Uttam Ghosh's take on the latest political news from Election 2009.
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| April 11, 2009 | |
It won't be cakewalk for Congress A Ganesh Nadar
In Chiranjeevi, the superstar-turned-politician, the youth sees hope and also hopes for change. They feel that the state will be rid of corruption and rowdism once their superstar comes to power.
Chiranjeevi flags off Rail Yatra Snaps India
Chiranjeevi kickstarts the last leg of his party's campaign by flagging off a train at the Secundarabad Railway station.
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| April 10, 2009 | |
NRI candidate campaigns in rural Andhra Jay Mandal/On Assignment
Madhu Yaskhi, a non-resident Indian from the United States, is contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls from Nizamabad in Andhra Pradesh.
Advani's family campaigns in Gandhinagar Mayur Bhatt
BJP's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani'S wife Kamala Advani, son Jayant Advani and his wife Geetika Advani campaigned in Gandhinagar.
Chiranjeevi, Andhra's own Obama Vicky Nanjappa
In Chiranjeevi, the superstar-turned-politician, the youth sees hope and also hopes for change. They feel that the state will be rid of corruption and rowdism once their superstar comes to power.
Sonia lashes out at BJP in Vidarbha Arun Patil
"The country is aware of these forces and leaders who spread venom through their speeches," said Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi hits the election trail in Andhra Snaps India
The young Congress leader assured the people of the country about his party's commitment to bring back the illicit money parked in Swiss banks.
In Kandhamal, authorities battle heavy odds Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh
On Ground Zero, authorities gear up to hold an incident-free election and also to ensure that the riot-affected people can vote without fear.
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| April 03, 2009 | |
Banker, doctor, ex-gangster fight it out Rediff Archives
The prestigious Mumbai South constituency, home to some of India's richest people, will witness a multi- cornered fight in the April 30 Lok Sabha polls.
Batting for votes in Andhra Pradesh! Snaps India
MIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi displaying a cricket bat -- the symbol allotted to the party candidate Murlidhar Reddy in Rajendranagar Assembly constituency in Rangareddy district, on Friday.
Cycling for votes!
Snaps India
Congress candidate and Secunderabad MP Anjan Kumar Yadav campaigned in the constituency, by assisting his voters with their daily chores like making dosas, selling fruits juice etc. He also drove the motorcycle, showing off the party symbol-- hand-- to the voters.
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| April 02, 2009 | |
Tranquility shattered Rujuta Paradkar
Devan Kalathat killed five family members before turning the gun on himself.
PM meets Queen Elizabeth Kirsty Wigglesworth/Reuters
Dr Singh met Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.
These stars have lost their political shine Reuters
Stars are not that bright for many Bollywood personalities contesting the Lok Sabha polls.
The Rs 6 crore van for Ajmal Kasab
Arun Patil
After a bomb-proof tunnel worth Rs 2 crore, Ajmal Amir Kasab -- the lone terrorist caught alive in the November 26 attacks in Mumbai -- will get to travel around in special hi-tech secured vehicle.
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