The political temperature is soaring — slogans fill the air, enthusiasm has gripped the streets, and hearts are aflame. From Patna to Purnea, one question echoes everywhere — “Who this time?

Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka—two states, two landscapes, two models. On one side, there’s Yogi Adityanath’s iron-clad image, determined to turn UP into the engine of a 'New India,' and on the other, Siddaramaiah’s soft, populist politics, promising to fill every poor man’s plate and pocket with something.  

The lush green heritage of the Braj region, encompassing historically and culturally rich districts like Agra, Mathura, and Firozabad, is under a silent yet severe threat—Prosopis Juliflora, commonly known as Vilayati Babool. This fast-spreading invasive tree has become a menace to the fragile ecosystem of the Taj Trapezium Zone, destroying native flora, endangering biodiversity, and putting additional pressure on already shrinking forest areas...

Since assuming office in 2017, Yogi Adityanath has undeniably reshaped Uttar Pradesh’s law and order landscape. His administration’s unwavering zero-tolerance stance on crime, epitomized by the ‘bulldozer model’ and assertive policing, has demonstrably deterred criminals and reduced public offences. Even opposition voices acknowledge the decline of the ‘jungle raj’ that previously plagued the state.

As Kerala gears up for its assembly elections, the political atmosphere remains subdued, with discussions on football and Gulf employment dominating conversations at coffee stalls outside the Guruvayur temple. However, behind this apparent calm lies a flurry of political activity, with the BJP’s growing ambitions, Congress’s internal struggles, and the Left Democratic Front facing mounting challenges.

As Bihar gears up for its assembly elections later this year, the political atmosphere intensifies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the charge from Bhagalpur. His campaign rhetoric, laden with grand promises and sharp attacks on the opposition led by Lalu Yadav, underscores the BJP's intent to leverage both development narratives and socio-political polarization to secure victory.