Archis Mohan And Sahil Makkar

Stories by Archis Mohan And Sahil Makkar

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

Rediff.com   15 May 2017

According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.

Sinha's Kashmir conference likely to be held soon

Sinha's Kashmir conference likely to be held soon

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Farooq Abdullah requested the PM to consider the proposal, supported by opposition parties, reports Archis Mohan.

BJP hopes to shake up Tamil politics this week

BJP hopes to shake up Tamil politics this week

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The party is looking at Amit Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu and the PM's to Sri Lanka to boost its expansions efforts in the state for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, reports Archis Mohan.

Opposition calls for unity to stop BJP juggernaut

Opposition calls for unity to stop BJP juggernaut

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

Opposition leaders asked all secular forces to field a joint candidate for presidential elections and have common minimum programme to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party, reports Archis Mohan.

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

The government is going all out to spread awareness about the new indirect tax regime, and training lawmakers is being seen as a necessary first step.

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2017

Modi believes that in the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' the venue for such meetings between him and the chief ministers should take place around the proverbial 'round table'.

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2017

2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.

How BJP plans to win Patnaik's Odisha

How BJP plans to win Patnaik's Odisha

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2017

Beyond welfare politics, the BJP has assiduously worked to appropriate regional icons.

BJP welcomes 'clean, strong' leaders to gain footing in Odisha, Kerala

BJP welcomes 'clean, strong' leaders to gain footing in Odisha, Kerala

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

In Odisha and Kerala, the BJP is being accused of engineering splits in the BJD and the Congress

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

Though FDI inflow has been on the rise in the past three years, it is mostly on account of services

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

The poll promise is an attempt to woo the middle-class and rich voters in the wake of the party's growing unpopularity.

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

'There will be some issues of contention, especially on H1B visa and on trade policy.'

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Keeping an eye on the 2019 elections, the PM has asked leaders to connect with the youth and hold events in each panchayat and municipal ward across the country.

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

The reshuffle is likely to take place after the ongoing Budget session ends on April 12, reports Archis Mohan.

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.