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Kerala Politics: Countdown to Elections 2026- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Kerala Politics is undergoing a big churning with just ten months to go for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026. Currently, the results of the Nilambur Elections have changed the dynamics of Politics in the state. Largely, the politics in Kerala has been centred around the UDF-LDF duopoly, but the rise of the BJP through Christian outreach, and the winning of Suresh Gopi MP in Thrissur. The ruling LDF is facing massive anti-incumbency, but at the same time is trying for an LDF 3.0. UDF, which has lost two successive Assembly elections, is trying to make a big comeback. In light of these events and issues, the current podcast episode will dive into various intricacies of Kerala Politics.  Please note that this podcast episode was recorded before the Nilambur Election Results were declared. Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Joseph Jose-   I s the co-founder and secretary of the NGO Asian MUN Circuit, and he is a pr...

BJP’s Christian Outreach- Genuine Initiative or Clever Politics for Votes- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! BJP has been trying very hard to execute its Hindutva project and othering of minorities for years. At this juncture, the BJP is trying to expand its foothold in new regions and among new communities like never ever before. Since the early 2020s, BJP has been trying to reach out to the Christian community mainly through the clergy and leaders of the Church. Understanding this topic is needed to understand whether it is in fact a genuine step to integrate a community into its policy-making or it is solely for votes for which the concerns of the community might be taken granted for. This podcast episode will dive through these topics directly from the expert on all these topics.  About The Guest  Joseph Jose- I s the co-founder and secretary of the NGO Asian MUN Circuit and he is a professional trader Adv. Mukund Rajesh- Has experience in various political parties and currently is the legal officer at a Commercial Bank Read the Newscapsul...

Everything to know about the Lok Sabha Elections 2024

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Everyone wants to believe that the 2024 General Elections are a done deal, with the BJP gaining an absolute majority and Narendra Modi becoming the PM again. Is it a euphoria? Is this actually true? Is the opposition dead? India will elect its Lower House of Parliament in April and May. 543 seats are up for elections with over 928 million voters eligible this time, making it the world's largest election exercise yet. The results will be declared on June 4th. Current situation Ever since 2019, the ruling BJP has become stronger, primarily sweeping the three states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh by the end of 2023. It also secured a resounding sixth term in Gujarat and is now seeking a third term at the Centre. The opposition appears to be weak after successive electoral setbacks, but it doesn't mean it has lost everything. In mid-2023, soon after the Congress victory in the state of Karnataka, major opposition parties came together to form the INDIA alliance. The...

News Capsule for the Month of March 2024

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Following are the top news 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.  Article of the month Kerala  Veterinary student killed due to ragging. Fingers pointed at SFI.  T20 leader Sabu Jacob comes in against Campus politics.  LDF leader EP Jayarajan claims the fight is between LDF and BJP.  All parties unveil candidates for 20 seats.  Kerala CM hands over Siddharth's ragging case to CBI.  The state is marred with a series of man-animal conflicts.  No plan to check the purity of the crown offered by Suresh Gopi, we stand for peace: Thrissur Church.  Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of ex-Kerala Chief Minister joins BJP.  15 people got injured on the floating bridge in Varkala.  Kerala, Karnataka sign inter-state agreement to curb human-wildlife conflict.   Kerala MVD warns motorcyclists against triple-riding.  Chennithala was ...