By Vijay Darda | 23-12-2024 After independence, four Lok Sabha and Assembly polls were held simultaneously, so why not now? This might sound strange, but it’s a fact that we journalists are almost always occupied with election coverage. As one state’s Assembly elections conclude, another state’s polls begin. After that, local body elections start. Statistically, from the first election
By Vijay Darda | 16-12-2024 After independence, four Lok Sabha and Assembly polls were held simultaneously, so why not now? This might sound strange, but it’s a fact that we journalists are almost always occupied with election coverage. As one state’s Assembly elections conclude, another state’s polls begin. After that, local body elections start. Statistically, from the first election
By Vijay Darda | 09-12-2024 Gandhi family is a powerhouse, but Congressmen would have to light their own lamps I recently attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Maharashtra. The event was jam-packed. Alongside industry and film personalities, a large number of common people and enthusiastic ‘Ladki Bahins’ were present. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home
By Vijay Darda | 02-12-2024 A new term as chief minister to fulfil unfinished tasks and unfulfilled dreams People in Maharashtra certainly hoped for a government led by the Mahayuti alliance, but even the most seasoned political pundits couldn’t have predicted the sweeping victory with which the Mahayuti would return to power. Even more surprising was the BJP’s performance,
By Vijay Darda | 25-11-2024 On the occasion of Babuji’s death anniversary: An insight into political integrity Today marks the 27th death anniversary of my father, veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlalji Darda alias ‘Babuji’. Coincidentally, politics in Maharashtra is also at its peak. Elections have concluded, and a government is on the verge of being formed. The public has bestowed
By Vijay Darda | 18-11-2024 Nothing is more important than voting, so make sure to cast your vote The moment for voting in the Maharashtra Assembly elections is almost here. Candidates have worked hard to win your favour with promises and assurances. You’ve listened to them, observed their actions and evaluated their claims. Now it’s your turn to decide.
By Vijay Darda | 11-11-2024 The question is why no woman could become the US President in the last 235 years? With Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, everyone is calculating the impact of his return to power on the world. America is a country that influences the entire world in some way, so such analysis is
By Vijay Darda | 04-11-2024 A terrifying scene of war, shadow of death all over, and everyone playing their own tune The night of Diwali, bathed in a warm glow of light, was certainly full of joy for all of us. A constant stream of visitors came, everyone embracing one another, and sharing sweets. Children were enjoying themselves, fireworks
By Vijay Darda | 28-10-2024 Mann hi mann mein laddu footein… haathon mein fulzadiyan Diwali traditionally starts with Dhanteras but my proposition to share the joy with friends and the vast Lokmat family begins a bit earlier. When I use the word ‘family’, it includes the thoughtful readers and all those who have given me immense love and energy
By Vijay Darda | 21-10-2024 India’s relations with Canada are at their lowest point while Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan sparks hope Pakistani leaders were hoping that India would send representatives to the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) meeting, but no one expected that India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar would attend the same in person. This surprise move led Pakistan’s former
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