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by Sicanta
09 Oct 2023 20:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 777524

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Plus, straight fight between TRS and Congress in Telangana with BJP a distant 3rd.
by Sicanta
09 Oct 2023 20:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 777524

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

As per Times Now and ABP poll surveys, it's a close fight between BJP and Congress in Rajasthan and MP with Congress having slight edge in MP.
by Sicanta
22 Sep 2023 18:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1867
Views: 414055

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

View: How Trudeau’s allegations over Nijjar killing exposes Western double standards https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/view-how-trudeau-s-allegations-over-nijjar-killing-exposes-western-double-standards-101695353685119.html 22 Sept 2023 Now that there are no fires to stoke in Kashmir, Khalist...
by Sicanta
19 Sep 2023 23:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1867
Views: 414055

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Terry Glavin: After Trudeau alleges murder plot, Canada-India relations may be irreparable

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/terry- ... rreparable
by Sicanta
21 Jul 2022 00:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is no use expecting anything except vacuous statements. I don't expect them to, completly wasting the opportunities that beckon them. It seems the Gov feels that the major challenge as on date is economic - both growth and development. This has over-ridden any other consideration - no matter how...
by Sicanta
20 Jul 2022 23:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The only reason he was even arrested despite all his known crimes was because of social media pressure. One definite outcome of Nupur and zubair episode has been a noticeable slide in public perception about judiciary. More and more people are willing to discuss and criticize the current flow of ev...
by Sicanta
01 Mar 2022 23:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 874905

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://twitter.com/KanwalSibal/status/1498354003733745664 Kanwal Sibal @KanwalSibal Ukraine amb in UNSC telling India to not dither on its vote as it needed to assure safety of its nationals was to coerce us to support western Res. Didn’t tell China to vote yes to protect its 6000 nationals. Arrog...
by Sicanta
21 Feb 2022 23:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389333

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022



Pretty good seat by seat analysis
by Sicanta
15 Feb 2022 00:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389333

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Ambar wrote:Consistent low voter turnout in UP, 2nd phase voting ends with 60.6%. In Goa it was over 72% and Uttarakhand had a abysmal voter turnout of 59%.
Its approx 65% as per ECI
by Sicanta
14 Feb 2022 23:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389333

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

It was a tough first 2 poll sessions for BJP but so far, by all accounts, they have managed to create a solid base for real fight in central, east and bundelkhand. This is where they will be able to gain over the opposition.
by Sicanta
05 Jan 2022 22:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

What kind of message does BJP want to get across with almost criminal non-action, passive attitude of theirs? On one hand the message that may very well be sinking is that Gov cant protect its own. This will tilt scales away in states where violence rules the roost. Secondly, if they think that they...
by Sicanta
07 Dec 2021 22:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Farmers agitation likely to end as Centre 'accepts' most demands - but there is also news that Dakait & Co are planning to continue the strikes as well . Didnt find this news being covered anywhere else so for now I am cautiously optimistic that BJP will not waste the once in generation mandate.
by Sicanta
20 Nov 2021 01:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Supratik wrote:Very good decision.
Why sirji?
by Sicanta
19 Nov 2021 11:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So for a sliver of power in Punjab, they are risking UP. Feels wrong to even quote the word 'Chanakyaneeti' for this madness. And what is to guarantee that Amarinder will not cut them off just like Ajit Pawar
by Sicanta
19 Nov 2021 11:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Ayushman Kumar
@Iam_Ayushmann
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#Breaking: Revoking 3 #farmlaws is just the fulfilment of one demand. Our protest will continue for other issues of MSP & other demands.
We will meet and decide the future course of action: Darshan Pal, Farm Union Leader on
@MirrorNow
by Sicanta
19 Nov 2021 11:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Let's not forget the biggest stumbling block - Bureaucracy. They have seen today there will be no punitive cost for holding up any positive movement across a spectrum of issues. And few of those who do work - will go into sleep mode. Why take the danger of being marked out and risk future retaliatio...
by Sicanta
19 Nov 2021 10:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

If the Gov this was the biggest issue they have had to face during their consecutive term, they are sadly mistaken. The strong man image of PM was keeping a lid over the situation boiling past the no turning point is in tatters. They will taste real blood now that BIF knows what works. If done for U...
by Sicanta
04 Oct 2021 08:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Regarding Lakhimpur Khiri (part of Lucknow division so it isn't some far off district) - what was the LIU doing if they could not detect outsiders gathering in force just when a minister was coming for a visit, especially when elections are due soon. What about the local police as well as the extra ...
by Sicanta
15 Aug 2021 22:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 768827

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Now that they have freed all those prisoners held in various prisons across Afghanistan, where do you all think they are going to go? I am pretty sure they are going to Kashmir. Are we still 90s India? Why are peoplel so afraid? Let them come. They will become canon fodder target practice for the f...
by Sicanta
15 Aug 2021 18:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 768827

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/latest-daily-news-and-updates-august-15/liveblog/85340907.cms According to reports, Afghan president Ashraf Ghani will resign within hours and relinquish power to the Taliban, and Ali Ahmad Jalali, US-based academic, is reportedly tapped to head an...
by Sicanta
12 Jun 2021 01:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1896
Views: 475915

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Shri Kanchan Gupta has been appointed as Senior Adviser to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
by Sicanta
09 Jun 2021 15:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

SCOOP: Senior Congress Leader Jitin Prasada To Join BJP Months Ahead Of UP Assembly Polls Will he be an asset or liability needs to be seen. The Congress 'culture' is often difficult to be removed. BJP can do without turn coats like Yeshwant Sinha and others. This takes the sail out of Congress pla...
by Sicanta
05 Jun 2021 19:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

My concern is that those who oppose Yogi ji within party- in the name of Organizational rejuvenation - are attempting to rein him in. But I guess this will be his first challenge while emerging as a national leader.
by Sicanta
05 Jun 2021 13:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Regarding MP and MLA's thinking of being hard done by yogi ji gov, they complain that local admin doesn't listen to them or properly take into account their inputs. Now to some extent, this complain does hold water cause its them who have to contest elections again so legit issues should be given du...
by Sicanta
05 Jun 2021 00:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

True. But certainly a demand has been made by a section of MLA's, particularly confident after what happened in Uttarakhand
by Sicanta
05 Jun 2021 00:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Apparently the word is going around that popularity of Yogi ji, particularly amongst the core voters, is biting other BJP leaders. BJP Gen Secretary BL Santosh ji has visited UP recently and a demand has been made to fight next elections either in Modi ji name or Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad ...
by Sicanta
01 Jun 2021 08:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is not possible to cremate someone on the quiet, no data fudging in UP: Yogi Adityanath

https://m.economictimes.com/news/politi ... ssion=true
by Sicanta
01 Jun 2021 08:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The first match towards the SF of UP 2022 will be elections for Zila Panchayat Heads and Block Heads - though delayed as of now but parties have started declaring their candidates for the same. Meanwhile UP Govt is doing everything naturally possible to curb the spread of covid in rural areas but sk...
by Sicanta
30 May 2021 23:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716610

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Suraj wrote:Does anyone have data from Cowin for Sunday upto 7 or 8pm ? The PIB and MOHFW sites do not update on Sunday so I have no insight on data until Monday.
https://dashboard.cowin.gov.in/
by Sicanta
24 May 2021 21:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Raj Shekhar Jha ToI - Delhi Police says its teams went to Twitter offices to serve a notice to Twitter, as a part of routine process. This was necessitated as cops wanted to ascertain who is the right person to serve a notice, as replies by Twitter India MD have been very ambiguous.
by Sicanta
24 May 2021 21:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-info ... rules-2021

Apparently, also for not completing with the rules laid down by this law
by Sicanta
24 May 2021 21:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Why bother with searching twitter office. Not like any documents would exist in physical form. They have also issued notice to twitter that since they have categorized toolkit tweets as manipulated media, they must have some proof or data regarding the same on which basis they made the decision. Th...
by Sicanta
22 May 2021 19:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Tweets posted by five more BJP politicians tagged as 'manipulated media' https://m.timesofindia.com/india/tweets-posted-by-five-more-bjp-politicians-tagged-as-manipulated-media/amp_articleshow/82850940.cms?__twitter_impression=true Meanwhile, chattisgarh police has issued notice to Shri Raman Singh ...
by Sicanta
22 May 2021 12:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

UP election will most probably take place in Jan-Feb 2022. That will set the tone for 2024.
by Sicanta
21 May 2021 21:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is a foretaste of things to come in the run up to and during the 2024 elections. Look at the coverage of toolkit incident. In electronic print media, only republic has covered it, apart from OpIndia and Swarajya and as of now latter can't be quoted as 'proof' for the neutral public. Offline, eve...
by Sicanta
21 May 2021 20:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Twitter has put 'media manipulated' tag on Sambit Patra's tweet regarding toolkit. As per usual, GoI has issued a notice to twitter asking them to remove the tag, saying law enforcement is investigating the case. This after a long line of hostile actions against even Gov bodies like suspending J&...
by Sicanta
21 May 2021 17:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Because he has shown his administrative acumen in last 20 days or so after getting out from covid quarantine. He has visited 47 districts in last 18 days. Even today, he visited lakhimpur before going to rural lucknow areas of malihabad and kakori. UP has definitely turned around a corner. And apart...
by Sicanta
14 May 2021 20:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809707

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^ Not unluckiest saar, just not ruthless enough. Talking about being ruthless, todays news from Chitrakut prison. चित्रकूट जेल में शूटआउट से हड़कंप, मुख्तार अंसारी के करीबी मेराजुद्दीन, गैंगस्टर मुकीम की हत्या https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/chitrakoot-shootout-in-chitrakoot-jail-3-died...