Articles by James Manor
Why the K’taka polls are crucial for BJP, Congress
The BJP is using more aggressive Hindutva. The Congress is hoping for a rare win and creating a coalition last attempted in the 70s
![The BJP can take some encouragement from some findings in a recent, reliable pre-poll survey by CSDS-Lokniti. It found that voters were reasonably satisfied with key state government programmes to provide benefits (ANI) The BJP can take some encouragement from some findings in a recent, reliable pre-poll survey by CSDS-Lokniti. It found that voters were reasonably satisfied with key state government programmes to provide benefits (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/05/150x84/The-BJP-can-take-some-encouragement-from-some-find_1683293598251.jpg)
Updated on May 05, 2023 07:12 PM IST
What India's Presidents have brought to the table
While the role is considered ceremonial, Presidents can act independently. As Murmu is set to take charge, two past presidents’ terms – KR Narayanan, R Venkataraman – hold key lessons.
![Murmu was not a rubber stamp governor. That suggests the possibility — however remote — that, as President, she will also not be one. (PTI) Murmu was not a rubber stamp governor. That suggests the possibility — however remote — that, as President, she will also not be one. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/07/09/148x111/29a3b2c0-fec3-11ec-8171-8e816335ea07_1657287554224_1657372654519.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2022 09:00 PM IST