Tag: Elections 2025
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Poll shows Labour ahead of National but no party can govern alone
Labour leads but race for governance remains unsettled The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll puts Labour firmly in the lead with 38% support, an increase of four points since the previous survey. National sits eight points behind on 30%, marking a clear but not insurmountable gap as voters continue to weigh which party should preside…
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BJP appoints Piyush Goyal for Tamil Nadu polls, Baijayant Panda for Assam campaign
Overview of the BJP’s new electoral assignments The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new organizational assignments aimed at strengthening its election machinery in two key states ahead of upcoming polls. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been named the party’s poll in-charge for Tamil Nadu, while Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda has been placed in…
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Like Father, Like Daughter: Winnie Joins Fray in Raila’s Political Empire
Introduction: A New Chapter in the Odinga Saga In Kenyan politics, dynasties are as influential as party machines. The Odinga family has long stood at the center of the country’s political theatre, with Raila Odinga shaping more than a generation’s political discourse. Now, whispers have grown louder: Winnie Odinga, Raila’s daughter, is stepping into the…
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Congress to Convene Review Meeting on SIR in 12 States and UTs
Overview: Congress calls for a high-level review The Congress party has scheduled a comprehensive review meeting on November 18, 2025, bringing together in-charges, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders, and secretaries from 12 states and union territories where the SIR process is underway. The move comes amid ongoing political sensitivity following Bihar’s poll outcomes…
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Star Exit from GRS: Sabah’s Political Shake-Up and What It Means for 2025
Overview: STAR’s Departure Marks a New Phase in Sabah’s Politics The departure of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) on 2 October 2025 signals more than a routine reshuffle in Sabah’s coalitions. It reflects a broader pattern of realignments across Malaysia’s eastern states, where local issues, leadership dynamics, and electoral calculations…
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STAR Exits GRS: Sabah’s 2025 Political Shake-Up
Overview: STAR’s Departure and Its Context The exit of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition on 2 October 2025 marks a significant but debatably “mortar and pestle” moment in Sabah’s political landscape. Coming just five days before a crucial dissolution or electoral event, the move intensifies the state’s already…
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PDP National Convention Set for Ibadan: What to Expect from the 2025 National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally declared that its National Working Committee (NWC) and the 2025 National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) are intent on holding the party’s national convention on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. This decision comes after months of planning, consultations, and political maneuvering within the…
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Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor: Youngest in a Century
Zohran Mamdani Shatters Historic Timeline as NYC’s New Mayor In a landmark political ascent, 34-year-old Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the next mayor of New York City, positioning him as the city’s youngest executive in more than a century. Mamdani’s victory signals a shift in the nation’s largest city, with a policy…
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Trump Endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor and Attacks Mamdani Before Election
Overview: A High-Stakes Endorsement in a Heated NYC Mayoral Race The New York City mayoral race has taken a dramatic turn as former President Donald Trump publicly endorsed former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, signaling a strategic shift that could influence voters in a city known for its progressive tilt. Trump’s endorsement arrives after weeks of…
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Polls and Politics Signal a Sea Change in US Views on Israel. Will It Matter?
Public opinion shifts redefine the US-Israel dynamic The political landscape in the United States is quietly, but decisively, shifting when it comes to Israel. Three-quarters of a century of broad bipartisan backing—rooted in military aid, diplomatic support, and a shared sense of security—faces a new reckoning as polls reveal growing skepticism and sympathy for the…