'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'
Rediff.com takes a look at record-setting wins in Indian politics.
'In a party run by 'two-and-a half men', Kovind fits the bill perfectly because, unlike the BJP's previous choice for the Presidency, A P J Abdul Kalam, he is unlikely to return a bill as Kalam did with the office of profit legislation,' argues Amulya Ganguli.
The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.
Kiran Bedi tells Amberish K Diwanji reasons for her optimism about change in the political sysatem.
The opinion polls give the edge to the AAP over the BJP and Congress
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Reduced to a mere shell of its former glorious self, it now mechanically sticks to the form while substance was frittered away a long time ago, says Virendra Kapoor.
'It is your government and you are running away from the people. Women's security is a big issue and one shouldn't delay in taking action.' Allegations fly against the Delhi chief minister, as the split in the Aam Aadmi Party widens. Manu Shankar reports from New Delhi.
The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.
Anushu Gupta is being recognised for "his creative vision in transforming the culture of giving" in India and Sanjiv Chaturvedi for 'Emergent Leadership'
A head constable of Delhi Police on Monday hit a woman with a brick after an altercation following which he was arrested and dismissed from service as the incident triggered widespread outrage.
Evergreen stars honoured at young achievers event.
Dr Kalam, the scientist with the poet's heart, started the journey of his life from a small town in Tamil Nadu.
Our photographer had a blast capturing these ravishing lovelies at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
The AAP leader resurrected his political fortunes by making changes to his approach
He's promoting khadi through his swadesi clothing brand.
The sacked water minister said that when he asked the Delhi CM about the cash, he was told 'said few things in politics cannot be explained'.
Modi's minister Singh has stirred a controversy saying that it was the colour of Sonia Gandhi's skin that made her the Congress chief.
Before unveiling the giant 'Adiyogi' bust, Modi lighted the 'Maha Yoga Yagna' and released the book Adiyoga: The source of Yoga, which deals with yogic sciences.
The BJP's defeat in Delhi could turn into a larger national swing, but Prime Minister Modi and his party have enough time to tweak the party's policy agenda and project a more humble, secular, and inclusive image, say Ravi Agrawal and Harmeet Shah Singh
Kejriwal in his public meetings took up issues, which garnered him strong support
A senior Samajwadi Party leader was caught on camera boasting before a rally that he was responsible of the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagal, who campaigned against the sand mafia.
Even as Sonam Kapoor threw a Diwali party, Amitabh Bachchan hosted a grand celebration too.
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Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
In a brief statement, Jung's office said he has submitted his resignation to the government of India and that he would be returning back to academics, 'his first love'.
The underclass voted heavily in favour of AAP, which led to their victory
A look at the pictures from the prayer meet.
'It's a joy working there.' 'It's good work and when you come back it gives you pleasure.' 'On returning you take a shower and look at the day and say, "Ah! Nice scenes we did!"' 'Here sometimes you are doing nothing in the day, but you are there for the shoot.' 'You come home and it can be very frustrating, with that frustration the tiredness does not go, you know.' 'Good work gives you that strength and kick.'
While PM Narendra Modi-Amit Shah dominated the national executive, senior chief ministers and 'margdarshaks' LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi were ignored
'Tomorrow AAP will say Dawood gave them money but they don't know anything about it!' Amit Shah tells CNN-IBN in an interview.
Delhi's chief minister claims success, but his ambitious odd even scheme's real test could be on Monday.
Several former colleagues say Kejriwal is undemocratic. But his loyalists stand stoutly behind him
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