Regional parties
Coverage of Regional parties in the Nexus archive.
- Barricades come up in Srinagar on eve of 1931 revolt anniversary
Barricades were erected in Srinagar ahead of the 1931 revolt anniversary. Since 2019, the L-G administration has prevented regional parties from paying tributes at the Naqshband Sahib shrine following the revocation of J&K's special status.
- Regional parties should rejoin Congress, strengthen Opposition unity: Ashok Gehlot
Ashok Gehlot urged regional parties to rejoin Congress to strengthen Opposition unity, emphasizing the need to safeguard democratic values as he warned that democracy in the country is under serious threat.
- Beyond Congress-mukt Bharat: the shrinking space for regional parties
Regional parties can still defeat the BJP in direct contests, but they face vulnerabilities such as splits, defections, and absorption into BJP-led political coalitions. The shrinking space for regional parties highlights challenges to their political influence despite potential competitive advantages in specific battles.
- Regional parties better placed to respond to people’s needs: Former Speaker
A former Speaker stated that regional parties are better positioned to address people's needs. The Hindu Huddle 2026 is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru.
- Regional parties assert independence, stress national interest at Hindu Huddle 2026
Regional parties emphasized their independence and highlighted the importance of national interest during the Hindu Huddle 2026. The event focused on asserting regional autonomy while aligning with broader national goals.