Political consultants have moved from behind-the-scenes support to shaping Indian election campaigns end to end, including strategy, candidate selection, and outreach. Their rise is now provoking resentment within parties, with recent election defeats sharpening accusations that consultants are “hijacking” party structures and weakening grassroots ties—leaving leaders to question who truly controls democracy.
With the INDIA bloc facing fresh electoral setbacks and internal rifts, opposition parties are tightening their guard against defections and realignments. Morale is reportedly strained as leaders weigh the BJP’s rising momentum and perceived “expansionist” push, while NDA allies signal unwavering backing. The result: growing dismay and deeper division within opposition ranks.
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Nitish Kumar has stepped down from the Bihar Legislative Council and is set to enter the Rajya Sabha in early April. The move follows an unofficial pledge to step aside at 75, signaling a shift from state administration to the national arena. Political observers view it as a major gesture that could influence how succession and leadership transition unfold in Bihar and beyond.
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