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The woman who stands between Modi and majority

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The woman who stands between Modi and majority
She lived through an attack by stick-wielding thugs early in her career. To now defend her turf from the BJP, she's turned her campaign into a full-blown assault on Modi's record.
Queen Sonia again?
The slog overs are on in Lok Sabha elections. The 5th phase will see Sonia Gandhi trying to extending her hold over Rae Bareli for 5 more years. Note: Her vote share has been slipping since the 2006 by-elections. While she received 80% ballots in 2006, it dipped to 72% in 2009 and 63.8% in 2014.
Guess this favourite Indian mishmash
Clue 1: Birbal used it to make Akbar accept an error in judgement
Clue 2: The risotto is its Italian cousin
Clue 3: Shashi Tharoor thinks it can cure political sickness.
Answer: Scroll down
The fight of the English babus
The slugfest for Saran -- formerly Chapra constituency -- between two suave, urbane, mild mannered, English speaking candidates – is a fascinating chronicle of contrast and continuity.
Look East policy
East UP has the maximum number of bastion seats –– seven –– including the geographical triangle of the Gandhi family in Amethi, Rae Bareli and Sultanpur where Rahul, Sonia and Maneka are contesting.
Answer: Khichdi. Tharoor was responding to Modi's khichdi jibe on the alliance. When you are sick, you need khichdi .


Moot question: Do women need to file for a new voting card if they get married?
The wife has to fill Form 8A that allows her to shift from one place of residence to another place of residence within the same constituency.
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