Tag: Election Strategy
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Iqbal Mohamed Quits Your Party as Second MP Stages Departure Within a Week
Overview: A Second Defection Within Days In a move that has intensified scrutiny of Your Party, Iqbal Mohamed announced his decision to quit the group, becoming the second sitting MP to depart within a week. The development comes as the left-wing faction, co-led by veteran Labour figures Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, grapples with internal…
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Jess Wilson: The Fresh Face Rejig That Could Stun Victoria’s Labor Government
Introduction: A new Liberal leader shifts the political landscape Jess Wilson has emerged as a pivotal figure in Victorian politics. At just 35 years old, she became the first woman to lead the Victorian Liberals, shaking up the party’s strategy and signaling a potential challenge to the governing Labor government. Her ascent mirrors a broader…
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Liberal Leadership Challenge Looms: Battin Faces Challenge as MPs Move to Reboot Party
Overview: A Second Leadership Spill on the Horizon Australian state politics is again in a tentative grip as Liberal MPs prepare for what could be a tweede leadership spill within a single electoral cycle. Brad Battin, the Opposition Leader in the state’s Liberal Party, is facing a leadership challenge that could unfold as soon as…
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Brad Battin Faces Leadership Challenge as Victoria Liberals Reboot
Overview: A Second Spill, A Second Chance? Victoria’s Liberal Party is bracing for a leadership contest involving Opposition Leader Brad Battin after reports that MPs from across the party’s factional spectrum are preparing a second end-of-year spill. The move mirrors a pattern seen in recent years where attempts to reset the party’s fortunes spike toward…
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Like Father, Like Daughter: Winnie Odinga Joins Raila’s Political Fray
Winnie Odinga enters the political arena The political landscape in Kenya is watching closely as Winnie Odinga, daughter of veteran statesman Raila Odinga, makes a deliberate move to join the fray surrounding her father’s political empire. With a lineage steeped in Nairobi’s street politics and national campaigns, Winnie carries the burden—and the potential—of a dynastic…
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Congress Calls for Review Meeting with State Leaders Over SIR Drive and Bihar Poll Debacle
Overview of the Congress Review Meeting In a high-stakes bid to steady its political footing after a contentious Bihar poll outcome and criticism around the SIR initiative, the Indian National Congress (INC) has scheduled a comprehensive review meeting on November 18, 2025. The deliberations will bring together in-charges, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders,…
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Our Leader Not Worried: Siddaramaiah Meets Rahul Gandhi After Bihar Poll Rout
Overview of the Meeting In the wake of a significant electoral setback for the Congress-led alliance in Bihar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to discuss the way forward. The discussions, according to Siddaramaiah, centered on the recent Bihar results and the immediate political implications, rather than any changes within party…
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Our Leader Not Worried: Siddaramaiah Meets Rahul Gandhi After Congress-RJD Bihar Poll Rout
Introduction: Aftermath of Bihar Polls The political landscape in Karnataka and across the country has remained tense in the wake of the Congress-RJD coalition’s performance in Bihar. On the heels of the election results, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was quick to emphasize that his discussions with Congress president Rahul Gandhi centered on the electoral setback…
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Prashant Kishor and India’s Political Start-ups: Why They Fail
Introduction: The PK Effect and the Pulse of Indian Politics For over a decade, Prashant Kishor, often described as a backstage magician of Indian politics, built a reputation as a trusted strategist for some of the country’s most powerful figures. From national headlines to state elections, his teams crafted data-driven campaigns, tallied voter sentiment, and…
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Muhyiddin’s Political Gambit: Battling to Lead Bersatu as Pressure Mounts to Hand Over Reins
Overview: A veteran leader’s fight for relevance Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, known for his endurance in a volatile political landscape, is locked in a high-stakes struggle over the leadership of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). Analysts say the 78-year-old veteran is fighting not just for party control but for political survival as internal…