The woman who stands between Modi and majority

Monday, May 06, 2019 10:14:02 AM View in Browser > Everything on Elections 2019 in your inbox, every day What's happening today 5th phase of elections on Amit Shah's public meets in Bihar 3 mega rallies for Modi in West Bengal SC hearing on Rahul Gandhi's Chowkidar jibe 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. Politics The pockets of resistance in Modi's Varanasi Why Manmohan thinks India's economy is over-regulated Signs of who is winning or losing are already around us In Rajasthan, 'Modi' factor overrides local issues FOLLOW US ON ET: About us|Advertise with us|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2019 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here