Politics

News and views regarding the political landscape of India. From national political parties to regional news, we try and cut through the noise to explain how Indian politics is shaping up.

Opinions

Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019: Lessons and the role of the candidates, citizens and the media

Saket Suryesh - 26 October, 2019

2019 State elections have concluded in the BJP ruled states of Haryana and Maharashtra. While the Maharashtra mandate was clear, Haryana appeared fractured with BJP winning 40 seats, just short of a majority

Crime

Kerala nun rape case: Victim alleges harassment, police officer who sent notice to Bishop Franco transferred by state govt

OpIndia Staff - 26 October, 2019

On October 19, the victim nun had filed a complaint against the Malayalam YouTube channel Christian Times at the Kuravilangad police station, alleging that the channel was harassing her at the behest of Bishop Franco.

Media

Missed outrage by Media: Bhupinder Hooda had appealed to Gopal Kanda for support

Abhishek Banerjee - 26 October, 2019

Bhupinder Hooda confirmed to The Indian Express that he had appealed to Gopal Kanda for support in forming the government in Haryana.

Politics

Manohar Lal Khattar to take oath as Haryana CM for the second term on Sunday

OpIndia Staff - 26 October, 2019

BJP had emerged as the single largest party in Haryana. After the support from JJP and several independent MLAs, the coalition is set to form government in the state.

Opinions

Exit Polls and their methodology have too many flaws to ignore: Is this exercise turning out to be a complete farce?

Rajan Laad - 26 October, 2019

Owing to the absence of a scientific methodology, exit polls are turning out to be as reliable as forecasts from the meteorological department.

News Reports

Haryana: Bhupinder Singh Hooda of Congress admits, had reached out to opposition including Gopal Kanda

OpIndia Staff - 26 October, 2019

It is clear from the statement of Bhupinder Singh Hooda that Congress had approached Gopal Kanda for extending support to Congress for the formation of government in Haryana.

News Reports