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What can the Opposition do to be a Formidable Force in 2029?

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Has the BJP ever been as weak as it has been since 2014? They are not electorally weak, but they have failed due to policy issues and incompetence. The rise of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is evidence that there is some form of disappointment with the government, yet the opposition is unable to capitalise on that. CJP itself is a case study for another day.  We have, till now, discussed a lot about the successes of the BJP, its invincibility, and also in depth about Congress' weakness.  Currently, the opposition is in a weak state despite tons of issues and problems happening around us. The INDIA alliance formed in 2023 has hundreds of flaws and infighting going on.  General elections, especially in India, are not won overnight; they need years of extensive work and strong ideological rooting. We are three years away from the next general election, which may/may not be after the delimitation and may possibly also be a simultaneous election (One Nation One Election)....
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News Capsule for the Month of June 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Denial Of Disability Pension To Army Personnel Based On Medical Opinion Unsupported By Full Reasons Invalid: Kerala High Court.  Kochi Mayor meets CM Satheesan, submits proposals for nine priority projects.   Kerala Police to enforce strict deadlines.  The government allocates 3-day menstrual leave.  Aster Medcity Kochi performs the first heart transplant using a donor heart from Kannur.  Kerala CM Satheesan tables White Paper on finances in Assembly, says "people have the right to know" (discussed in the Finance Section).  Bharat Mata Portrait Row: High Court Closes Contempt Case Against Kerala University VC For Defying Order To Reinstate Registrar.  H1N1 death reported in Kochi.  UDF signals KIIFB reset: Fiscal health report calls for end to ...
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Trickle Down Economics Exposed: Talking About Its Unspoken Side

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Trickle-down economics (TDE) refers to an economic theory that believes that special privileges provided to the rich and wealthy people will trickle down and benefit everyone in society. This theory has a lot of prominence and acceptance within society, academicians, government, intellectuals, policymakers, etc. We are here to look into what trickle-down economics is, how it works, and what the various problems associated with it. The problems are rarely covered very well in the popular discourse, and we are here to rectify that.   What is Trickle Down Economics? This idea stems from the fact that the rich and wealthy are money experts, and they know best how to handle and grow money. The theorists want the government to play the role of aiding the wealthy and rich through less regulation, lower taxes, investments, and more incentives. It is a form of political policy on the role of government in economics.  It comes under the bigger sub-branch of the Supply-Side eco...
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