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We will contest in alliance with Mayawati; defeat BJP in 2019: Akhilesh
The people of UP, and of this country, know that the BJP can surpass any limit with their lies, and utilise institutions and people to undermine democracy, says Akhilesh Yadav
 "We will contest in alliance with Mayawati; defeat BJP in 2019: Akhilesh")
Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi, Shah banking on a handful of leaders with skills
Who are these men and how are they important in the changing political landscape?
 "Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi, Shah banking on a handful of leaders with skills")
LS polls 2019 game plan: Why Shiv Sena wants to ditch BJP and go it alone
If sources in the NCP are to be believed, the Sena hopes to fight the 2019 Lok Sabha - and the subsequent Maharashtra Assembly elections - in alliance with the Sharad Pawar-led party
 "LS polls 2019 game plan: Why Shiv Sena wants to ditch BJP and go it alone")
Mulayam backs SP-BSP pact, says alliance will be unbeatable in 2019 polls
The SP patron also thanked the workers of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for supporting the SP candidates in the recently held bypolls
 "Mulayam backs SP-BSP pact, says alliance will be unbeatable in 2019 polls")
We see a big correction if BJP loses in 2019: Elara Capital's Raj Bhatt
If the 2019 elections result in the formation of a third-front government, the market may fall even more than what it had witnessed when the UPA-1 came to power in 2004, says Bhatt
 "We see a big correction if BJP loses in 2019: Elara Capital's Raj Bhatt")
Brace yourself, the elections are coming
The 2019 Lok Sabha polls are likely to feature the most vicious campaigning ever, with all sides gripped by fevered communalism
 "Brace yourself, the elections are coming")
2019 Lok Sabha polls will see 'Islam vs Bhagwan', 'Pak vs India': BJP MLA
"People have to decide if they are with Bhagwan or Islam," the MLA said
 "2019 Lok Sabha polls will see 'Islam vs Bhagwan', 'Pak vs India': BJP MLA")
Congress facing financial crisis ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections
The party's steady flow of money from industrialists has all but dried up, leaving a cash crunch so serious that it's been forced to crowd-fund for a candidate
 "Congress facing financial crisis ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections")
Amit Shah says SP-BSP alliance will be challenge for BJP in 2019
BJP chief Amit Shah said it did not want to give up its alliance with old time ally Shiv Sena in Maharashtra
 "Amit Shah says SP-BSP alliance will be challenge for BJP in 2019")
Why seat-sharing for 2019 Lok Sabha polls in UP could be an uphill task
Of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, a major chunk of 73 seats (including two of Apna Dal) were won by the BJP in 2014 general elections
 "Why seat-sharing for 2019 Lok Sabha polls in UP could be an uphill task")
Modi magic fading? United Opposition must not ignore BJP's 2 key advantages
After the high of Kairana and Karnataka, ignoring BJP's accrued advantages and Modi's electoral charisma could trip the Opposition -- united or otherwise -- in 2019
 "Modi magic fading? United Opposition must not ignore BJP's 2 key advantages")
Ahead of LS polls, Bihar CM hints at tweak in strict liquor prohibition law
Prohibition has hit the vote-base of the JD (U), which claims to enjoy the support of the Mahadalits
 "Ahead of LS polls, Bihar CM hints at tweak in strict liquor prohibition law")
Lok Sabha elections 2019: PM Modi to address 50 rallies by Feb next year
Before the election dates of the Lok Sabha elections are announced, the BJP will already have covered at least 400 Lok Sabha constituencies by organising 200 rallies
 "Lok Sabha elections 2019: PM Modi to address 50 rallies by Feb next year")
Chatterbox: No early polls but not much time left either, Shah to BJP cadre
The BJP workers in Andhra Pradesh wanted to know if the chatter about early elections had any truth in them, only for Shah to warn them to pull up their socks for the ones scheduled and imminent.
 "Chatterbox: No early polls but not much time left either, Shah to BJP cadre")
BJP will retain all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, says Manoj Tiwari
Manoj Tiwari, president of the BJP's Delhi unit, says the party has energised displeased workers in Delhi and that he is confident of a resounding victory in next year's general elections.
 "BJP will retain all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, says Manoj Tiwari")
Early, on schedule or simultaneous polls, EC prepares for 2019 in advance
EC is considering all possible scenarios for 2019 Lok Sabha election
 "Early, on schedule or simultaneous polls, EC prepares for 2019 in advance")
Needed: A little humility
The opposition parties must prioritise defeating the Modi government above catering to their individual partisan interests
BJP for simultaneous polls, says nation can't be in election mode always
BJP sources, however, maintained no concrete proposal is there for deferring and advancing of state polls and the idea has not been discussed formally within the party
 "BJP for simultaneous polls, says nation can't be in election mode always")
How India plans to curb hate speech ahead of the world's biggest election
The Election Commission of India has established a panel to examine the growing use of platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and Youtube and recommend ways to deal with violations
 "How India plans to curb hate speech ahead of the world's biggest election")
Question of polls: Do people vote against the PM, their MP or the party?
Despite some errors of judgement, Mr Modi is still very popular, so it is reasonable to expect that the negative vote in 2019 will be directed either towards the party or the MP
 "Question of polls: Do people vote against the PM, their MP or the party?")