COVER STORY
In this issue of Outlook, we look at some of the regional and national political parties and the shifts in their ideological stance as they strive to navigate political power
11 April 2024
Farewell Ideology: In its latest issue, Outlook looks at the ideological origins and journeys of various regional parties, ranging from the Adivasi-backed JMM to the Dravidian DMK
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It is time for Arvind Kejriwal to do some soul-searching
Amid the battle between Sena factions headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Bal Thackeray, will the real Shiv Sena stand up please?
Since the formation of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has partnered with various parties, ranging from the Congress to the BJP. It, however, insists that the inclusion of the marginalised is at the centre of its ideology
Mamata Banerjee’s party claims to be “the real Congress” in Bengal, more Left than the CPI (M) and more authentic Hindu than the BJP. But what is the TMC’s real ideology?
Lalu Prasad Yadav has infused much-needed wit and charm into Indian politics. It is, however, his political acumen that has helped the RJD emerge as a big political player
Nitish Kumar emerged in the political arena as the only Kurmi leader of that stature in Bihar, but his frequent change of alliance has hurt his supporters
Stalin is reinventing Dravidian politics for the DMK.
He may have won Telangana twice for fighting for its creation, but K Chandrashekar Rao’s changing persona has cost him dearly
Jagan Mohan Reddy promised to take his father YSR’s legacy forward. Has he managed to keep his word?
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It is time for Arvind Kejriwal to do some soul-searching
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Amid the battle between Sena factions headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Bal Thackeray, will the real Shiv Sena stand up please?
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Since the formation of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has partnered with various parties, ranging from the Congress to the BJP. It, however, insists that the inclusion of the marginalised is at the centre of its ideology
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Mamata Banerjee’s party claims to be “the real Congress” in Bengal, more Left than the CPI (M) and more authentic Hindu than the BJP. But what is the TMC’s real ideology?
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Lalu Prasad Yadav has infused much-needed wit and charm into Indian politics. It is, however, his political acumen that has helped the RJD emerge as a big political player
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Nitish Kumar emerged in the political arena as the only Kurmi leader of that stature in Bihar, but his frequent change of alliance has hurt his supporters
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Stalin is reinventing Dravidian politics for the DMK.
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He may have won Telangana twice for fighting for its creation, but K Chandrashekar Rao’s changing persona has cost him dearly
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Jagan Mohan Reddy promised to take his father YSR’s legacy forward. Has he managed to keep his word?
OTHER STORIES
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At a rare feast organised for local journalists at the NC headquarters, Omar Abdullah was optimistic about the resurgence of political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir
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Mehbooba Mufti is yet to respond to the logic behind the PDP’s 2015 alliance with the BJP
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The Samajwadi Party founded by socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav assumed many shapes in several alliances, all aimed at furthering the interests of the backward classes
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Sometimes we meet people just once, or fleetingly, but their kind gestures manage to touch our hearts.
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Trying to make sense of the permanent void, attempting to find answers to the many unanswered questions, and striving hard to keep his memories breathing—how I am dealing with my father’s death
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A searing political documentary of our time, A Night of Knowing Nothing deserves more recognition, sharing, discussion, and debate
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This delectably dangerous anthology questions the traditional understanding of the sacred feminine and redefines it
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Poems by Sanam Sheriff
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A corporate employee in Delhi shares his views on the 'India Against Corruption' movement and the idea of development that Arvind Kejriwal gave to the people of Delhi.
