AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa has had an interesting career in politics right from the beginning, with many ups and downs. As she becomes the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the sixth time, a look back at her political journey in pictures:
23 May 2016Within five years, CPM has been relegated to a poor third position in the state assembly with just 26 seats out of 294
6 min read24 May 2016CPM defeated the Congress in Kerala, but was outwitted by it in West Bengal
3 min read23 May 2016BJP's first-time victory in the Kerala assembly elections is mostly attributed to the popularity of O. Rajagopal
4 min read20 May 2016Here is a collage of photographs taken on vote counting day, which left some parties celebrating in triumph and others taking cover in the gloom of defeat
20 May 2016Here's a wrap of Mint's election coverage
5 min read20 May 2016The real story of the poll results is the audacious win scripted by the BJP in Assam and its impressive performances in Kerala and West Bengal
6 min read20 May 2016Along with anti-incumbency, a lack of political strategy and graft charges hurt the Congress party in Assam and Kerala
2 min read20 May 2016Congress spokesperson says the party does not see state elections in terms of any individual
2 min read19 May 2016To begin with, the Congress may apply its once formidable mind to the third poser
4 min read20 May 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared