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Assam’s giant killer who channelised voter anger
Rakibul Hussain, a five-time legislator, unexpectedly won the Dhubri seat, showcasing a shift in Muslim vote consolidation.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
Unlikely victory that jolted BJP’s Hindutva push
Akhilesh Yadav's candidate Awadhesh Prasad, backed by Dalit votes, pulled off a shock victory in Faizabad against BJP, shifting UP politics.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Pankaj Jaiswal, New Delhi
From shadow to spotlight, a leap to big league
Bharti Pardhi, a first-time MP from Balaghat, overcame setbacks to win the seat.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:13 AM IST
Shruti Tomar, Balaghat
Young Dalit leader who overcame setback to script poll history
Sanjna Jatav's political journey from defeat to victory in Rajasthan symbolizes Congress's revival. Her rooted campaign won against BJP in Bharatpur.
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 06:16 AM IST
First time MP: ‘I practised the oath so that I don’t stumble’
This week, Shambhavi Choudhury returned to Delhi as the first woman parliamentarian from Samastipur, Bihar.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Ruchir Kumar, New Delhi/patna
A long, hard journey with roots in tribal agitation
52% of the 18th Lok Sabha comprises first time members spanning political ideologies, parties and regions.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Debabrata Mohanty, Bhubaneswar