As Bengal pushes ahead with BSF fencing projects, former IAF chief Arup Raha argues that intelligence gathering and policing remain the most effective tools against infiltration.
Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal (61) is a seasoned politician with almost 20 years of experience at all levels of politics.
As the Rural Development Minister, Dilip Ghosh now oversees a department responsible for rural roads, housing, sanitation, village infrastructure and local self-government across the state.
As for his government's main goals, Ghosh said it is focused on development and creating jobs — plain and simple.
Having witnessed numerous highs and lows over a political career spanning more than two decades, Arjun Singh has emerged as one of the most influential figures in the Barrackpore industrial belt.
Speaking to The Statesman in an exclusive interview, the BJP spokesperson said his party has been responsible to take 25 crore people of the country out of poverty.
Congress politician Sachin Pilot became the youngest MP in India at the age of 26. In 2004, he won the Dausa Lok Sabha seat, earlier represented by his father late Rajesh Pilot, a veteran Congress leader.
In an interview with Santu Das of The Statesman, Lovely talks about the Lok Sabha elections, current political situation and key issues affecting the national capital.
BJP candidate from Pilibhit, Jitin Prasada, who replaced Varun Gandhi, has his task cut out. Battling political heat as well as heatwave conditions, Prasada is leaving no stone unturned to reach every pocket of his constituency.
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman's Abhijit Deb, Sonowal elaborates on his campaign strategy, aiming to secure victory in this closely watched race.
