Seven implications of Raj Thackeray’s Hindutva turn. Every major political player in the state is analyzing the impact of this move by Raj Thackeray
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Raj Thackeray’s proxy Hindutva gambit
Raj Thackeray’s new gambit of playing Hindutva politics through proxy by invoking the “Hindavi Swarajya” slogan of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj needs to be observed closely. It has the potential to change the political alignments in the state
NCP succession race looks settled as of now
Ajit Pawar has made a grand comeback in less than a month of rebelling against his uncle and creating a short-lived alliance with the BJP. This has enormous implications on the NCP succession plan
Six political personalities to watch out in Maharashtra
As Maharashtra embarks on a curious political experiment that has deep repurcussions on national politics, let us examine the six main political players whose actions would impact the politics of the state
Implications of a Sena-Cong-NCP government on Mumbai-Thane-Konkan region
The formation of the Sena-NCP-Congress coalition government has major implications in Maharashtra politics, especially in the crucial Mumbai-Thane-Konkan belt that has 75 assembly seats. Could it be advantage BJP in this region? I explore the possibilities.
Final Prediction for Assembly seats in Mumbai – Part V
Analysis and result prediction for the six assembly seats of Mumbai South LS
Final Prediction for Assembly seats in Mumbai – Part IV
Analysis and result prediction for the six assembly seats that make up the Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha constituency viz. Anushakti Nagar, Chembur, Dharavi, Sion-Koliwada, Wadala and Mahim
Final Prediction for Assembly seats in Mumbai – Part III
Analysis and result & victory margin predictions for the six assembly seats under the Mumbai North East Lok Sabha seat viz. Mulund, Vikhroli, Bhandup West, Ghatkopar West, Ghatkopar East and Mankhurd-Shivajinagar
Final Prediction for Assembly seats in Mumbai- Part II
Analysis of the current situation in the six assembly seats under the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat. I predict the winners and their victory margins
Final Prediction for Assembly seats in Mumbai – Part I
My final prediction for the twelve assembly seats of Mumbai that form the part of Mumbai North and Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seats. This could well be a clean sweep for the NDA
Son rise in the Shiv Sena
The entry of a Thackeray family member into legislative politics is a very positive move in my opinion. At age of 29, Aditya fighting an election could be the formula that could ensure the survival and well- being of the Shiv Sena in the next 10-15 years
Why the Shiv Sena is likely to lose its bastion of Mumbai to the BJP
Shiv Sena’s political domination over Mumbai has remained for the last four decades. But the BJP is fast emerging as the only alternative that can dethrone the Sena from the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
The Konkan factor in the Maharashtra assembly elections
The “Konkan factor” puts the NDA’s nose ahead in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. I explain in detail
Game of alliances and the vote katua factor in Maharashtra
Electoral politics in Maharashtra has been hugely impacted by making & breaking of alliances and the presence of vote katua (vote cutter) parties in the fray, in the last 30 years. The BJP-Sena seat sharing talks is a major inflection point that can have major implications on politics in the future
Firesale in the Congress and NCP
Firesale in the Congress and NCP, as leaders make a beeline for the BJP and the Shiv Sena, ahead of the important assembly elections in the state
महाराष्ट्र राज्य दुष्काळ मुक्त करण्याचा महत्वाकांक्षी प्रकल्प
देवेंद्र फडणवीस सरकारचा महाराष्ट्र राज्य दुष्काळ मुक्त करण्याचा महत्वाकांक्षी प्रकल्प
Fadnavis government’s audacious plan to make Maharashtra drought free
Fadnavis government’s audacious plan to mak Maharashtra a drought free state by 2024. I analyze the various river linking and water grid projects planned in the state to eliminate drought
Ten reasons why Devendra Fadnavis deserves a re-election in 2019
Ten reasons why Devendra Fadnavis deserves re-election in the Maharashtra assembly election of 2019
Modi 2.0 has started with a bang
Modi 2.0 government has started with a bang. Given the amount of legislation passed and big ticket items tackled, it comes as a surprise that the new government has just completed three months of it’s new tenure.