'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'

'The suppression is mounting and people may react.'

'Today, there is pervasive fear in society; an uncertainty of what might happen.' 'This has forced Muslims to shrink further into mental ghettos, with many considering extreme measures like pretending to change their identity.'

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

'Centres like polling booths can be set up for the area till the last adult is vaccinated -- open on all days from 9-9.' 'People should be able to come as per their convenience.'

'She said she could have taken so much energy from her father had she got a chance to meet him before his death.'

'Mamata wanted the Congress in alliance with the BJP in Bengal against the Left Front government.' 'Pranab Mukherjee opposed it, stating it would amount to compromising on secularism.' 'In 2021, Mamata defeats the BJP and becomes a champion of secularism.'

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

Dr Rajendra Bharud has done what no other district collector in India could do as the pandemic ravaged the nation. He not only made Nandurbar district oxygen surplus, but ensured that the supply of life-saving oxygen remained uninterrupted for patients -- something even Delhi and Mumbai hospitals have not achieved yet.

'Even if the BJP does not come to power, the system has changed.'

'Mamata's numbers will reduce this time compared to 2016.'

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

'When there is so much anxiety, the Government of India should assure people on the vaccine issue and help the states demanding more supply that they will be provided the required quantities.' 'Any Centre-state conflict at this point of time is counter-productive and enhances people's anxieties that should be avoided.'

'If a politician asks the policeman to do something which is not correct, then why blame the politician?' 'If you do it, then you are equally liable.'