Articles by Deepika Amirapu
TDP seeks five cabinet berths at Centre, two for its ally Jana Sena
The TDP in the recently concluded general election won 16 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, the Jana Sena two, and the BJP won three as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:32 PM IST
BJP plans reforms ahead of 2026 assembly elections in southern states
The BJP's reorganisation aims to address longstanding issues, reflect regional diversity, and strengthen the party's presence
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
How Naidu’s triumphant return to power was scripted by Pawan Kalyan' JSP
In a dramatic turnaround, N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, in alliance with JSP and BJP, has won over 160 assembly seats in the state
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 05:37 AM IST
Gauging the southern pulse: Highlights of poll battles in five southern states
Campaign themes on the ground differed, but largely it was a contest between the NDA’s national prominence and the INDIA bloc members’ regional eminence.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Congress’ revival in Tamil Nadu could depend on the political ally it chooses
Is there a hint of the Congress and the AIADMK working together? Many cues have been dropped on and off by leaders of both parties.
Published on May 27, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Varanasi: Southern communities in focus as BJP aims at record win margin
The multi-ethnic population, the 200-odd ashrams and old-age homes that house tens of thousands of voters in the temple town are on the BJP’s wish list.
Published on May 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu | Edited by Anish Yande
Post-poll violence exposes deep rifts in Andhra Pradesh politics
The fierce competition between YSRCP and TDP has led to post-election violence. Incidents of stone pelting and assaults were reported in ten districts.
Published on May 19, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Why K Kavitha's arrest is not a BRS poll plank
The BRS's cautious approach over K Kavitha’s arrest indicates a strategy to distance itself from past controversies and focus on broader issues in the election.
Updated on May 13, 2024 10:11 PM IST
T'gana BJP running on Narendra Modi’s image and RSS’s low-key campaign on ground
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Telangana 22 times in the last five years, announcing many schemes, including the much-anticipated National Turmeric Board
Published on May 10, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Election In Pincodes: Caste and welfare cocktail, with a southern flavour
HT looks at some key constituencies across the country that encapsulate the issues shaping the ongoing Lok Sabha electoral contest.
Updated on May 09, 2024 12:51 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi’s Rae Bareli candidature triggers omen of neglect in Wayanad
Having handed Gandhi a victory by over four lakh votes in the 2019 election, the electorate now fears being deserted.
Published on May 08, 2024 03:19 AM IST
Family feud re-ignited by the Revanna case threatens to unravel the JD(S)
The scandal involving Prajwal Revanna has exposed deep rifts within the JD(S), hinting at the potential decline of the party's political clout in Karnataka.
Published on May 05, 2024 10:30 AM IST
In the aftermath of the Hiremath case, Congress struggles to address criticism
The Congress is facing criticism for its handling of the Hiremath murder case. Analysts suggest that the party may struggle to retain its Hindu voter base
Published on May 01, 2024 11:38 PM IST
The Muslim vote will decide the winner of the UDF-LDF tussle in Kerala
With both the UDF and LDF courting their support, the Muslim community's decision could have far-reaching implications in the southern state
Published on Apr 28, 2024 02:02 PM IST
For Congress in Kerala, 2024 is an electoral gateway to the 2026 state polls
The Kerala electorate has displayed a habit of voting alternately for the LDF and UDF in state elections, bucking this trend only once in 2021
Published on Apr 22, 2024 08:48 PM IST
Southern Lights | The BJP's gambit depends on caste after all
In Kerala and TN, marginalised castes account for more than 75% of the population. Are they willing the BJP as a major political player?
Published on Apr 17, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Southern Lights | Heatwave, water crisis hits milk production
Milk yield has dipped by up to 15% in March 2024, compared to the same period last year, milk federations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
Published on Apr 10, 2024 09:08 PM IST
In Coimbatore, three first-timers seek votes to bring the town into 21st century
The candidates in the race are from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the opposition All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and the Bharatiya Janata Party
Published on Apr 06, 2024 12:16 AM IST
As YSR siblings fight each other in Andhra, Congress and BJP look to benefit
The fight in Kadapa between YS Sharmila and YS Jagan Reddy is a battle of wills and political legacy. It is also the story of a family rent apart by politics
Published on Apr 02, 2024 08:39 PM IST
Southern Lights | Indian Union Muslim League sets its sights beyond Kerala
Aiming to fill the vacuum of a moderate Muslim voice in mainstream politics in India, the Kerala-based party is looking to widen its influence
Published on Mar 23, 2024 05:05 PM IST
How Amul’s entry into South India is causing a churn in the cooperative industry
State milk cooperatives have fostered a no-competition spirit among each other. Now, the Gujarat-based milk procurer has caused a stir as it enters the South
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 10:56 PM IST
Southern Lights | Congress' fate in Andhra Pradesh
YS Sharmila's appointment as Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee chief signals the party's attempts to revive its fortunes in the southern state.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 07:19 PM IST
Lok Sabha election a tightrope walk for BJP’s new Karnataka president
BY Vijayendra will have to unite a divided party, and bank on both Lingayat and Vokkaliga votes to score high in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 07:41 AM IST
Southern Lights | BJP woos actors in its battle for relevance in Kerala
The party is running campaigns in the state like “Nanni Modi” to showcase its many successes. Kerala is a long-term investment, its state leaders say
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 10:21 PM IST
A post-NDA AIADMK looks toward minorities to improve its Lok Sabha tally
The opposition party hopes a renewed outreach, coming after it ended ties with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, will help it avoid a rout similar to 2019
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 09:04 PM IST
PM Modi’s visits, BJP’s Sneh Yatra: How saffron woos Kerala
The party drew a blank in the 2019 LS polls and the 2021 assembly elections. Here’s how it is trying to make a mark in 2024 in the southern state
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 05:25 PM IST
How will regional parties of southern states set the narrative for 2024 polls?
Can regional parties afford to ignore national narratives of nationalism and Mandir politics in the upcoming polls? We speak to some representatives to find out
Published on Jan 29, 2024 09:13 PM IST
The troubles of OPS began long before his ouster
The SC refused to stay the Tamil Nadu politician’s expulsion from AIADMK, but the once-close aide of party founder Jayalalithaa has been languishing politically
Published on Jan 20, 2024 07:09 PM IST
Ram and Rama: Why temple politics doesn’t ring a bell in South India
With the elections a few months away, the BJP hopes for rich dividends from the Ram temple inauguration. Will the southern states vote for it in large numbers?
Published on Jan 11, 2024 07:14 PM IST
Chennai's road to recovery after devastating December floods
If 2015 was a manmade disaster that came calling because of unregulated construction, the 2023 disaster was a combination of bad weather and worn infrastructure
Published on Jan 07, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu | Edited by Anish Yande