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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s department of tourism is set to organise the ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh @ 2047 – Workshop on Tourism’ on November 27 at Yojana Bhawan. The day-long event marks the drafting of ‘Tourism Vision Document 2047,’ which outlines a strategy for sustainable and inclusive expansion of the state’s tourism sector.Uttar Pradesh has logged over 109.65 crore visits in the January-March 2025 quarter, with foreign arrivals being significant as well. The workshop aims to convert this growth into an investment-focused, community-driven roadmap, positioning the state as a global tourism leader.The event will involve specialists in heritage conservation, eco-tourism, wildlife, skill development, MICE, digital tourism, rural ventures, and tourism academia. It will generate recommendations for the vision document’s implementation.The key outcomes of the event include strategic proposals to bolster Uttar Pradesh and India’s tourism framework, pinpointing project zones, investments, and public-private ties, and establishing a network for sharing knowledge on destinations, visitor services, and community roles.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: Ias Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety ConcernsFinland President Warns Global Order Is ‘Unfair’, Urges West To Accept East And India’s Growing Role’Necessary Response At Proper Time’: Taliban Vows Action After 10 Killed In Pak StrikesWhy Delhi Police Added Section 197 To India Gate Protest Case Following Pepper Spray Attack123Photostories5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screenLakes, Islands, Gardens: A Visual Journey Through Kolkata’s 480-Acre Eco Tourism Park7 Indian animals that are known for their gentle and calm natureNo more weak legs: 7 exercises for stronger calvesUdaipur Turns Into Celebrity Capital as JLo, Bollywood A-listers Attend Mantena WeddingHow You Show Your Anger According To Your Birth Date123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingEthiopian Volcanic EruptionVaishno Devi College AdmissionsNHL RumorsJoe Thornton Net WorthStem OPT ExtensionMLB Trade RumorsSmriti Mandhana EducationAsha Jadeja MotwaniTyson FuryTrump Gold Card

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s department of tourism is set to organise the ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh @ 2047 – Workshop on Tourism’ on November 27 at Yojana Bhawan. The day-long event marks the drafting of ‘Tourism Vision Document 2047,’ which outlines a strategy for sustainable and inclusive expansion of the state’s tourism sector.Uttar Pradesh has logged over 109.65 crore visits in the January-March 2025 quarter, with foreign arrivals being significant as well. The workshop aims to convert this growth into an investment-focused, community-driven roadmap, positioning the state as a global tourism leader.The event will involve specialists in heritage conservation, eco-tourism, wildlife, skill development, MICE, digital tourism, rural ventures, and tourism academia. It will generate recommendations for the vision document’s implementation.The key outcomes of the event include strategic proposals to bolster Uttar Pradesh and India’s tourism framework, pinpointing project zones, investments, and public-private ties, and establishing a network for sharing knowledge on destinations, visitor services, and community roles.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: Ias Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety ConcernsFinland President Warns Global Order Is ‘Unfair’, Urges West To Accept East And India’s Growing Role’Necessary Response At Proper Time’: Taliban Vows Action After 10 Killed In Pak StrikesWhy Delhi Police Added Section 197 To India Gate Protest Case Following Pepper Spray Attack123Photostories5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screenLakes, Islands, Gardens: A Visual Journey Through Kolkata’s 480-Acre Eco Tourism Park7 Indian animals that are known for their gentle and calm natureNo more weak legs: 7 exercises for stronger calvesUdaipur Turns Into Celebrity Capital as JLo, Bollywood A-listers Attend Mantena WeddingHow You Show Your Anger According To Your Birth Date123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingEthiopian Volcanic EruptionVaishno Devi College AdmissionsNHL RumorsJoe Thornton Net WorthStem OPT ExtensionMLB Trade RumorsSmriti Mandhana EducationAsha Jadeja MotwaniTyson FuryTrump Gold Card

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s department of tourism is set to organise the ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh @ 2047 – Workshop on Tourism’ on November 27 at Yojana Bhawan. The day-long event marks the drafting of ‘Tourism Vision Document 2047,’ which outlines a strategy for sustainable and inclusive expansion of the state’s…

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India–Pakistan match set for February 15; check Men in Blue’s full schedule

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India–Pakistan match set for February 15; check Men in Blue’s full schedule

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NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday released the full schedule for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. The tournament will start on February 7 in Colombo with Pakistan facing the Netherlands, followed by West Indies playing Bangladesh.India will open their title defence later the same day against the USA in Mumbai. The…

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When Sunny Deol left Dharmendra speechless with his playful remark on their dancing skills: ‘Like father like son’

When Sunny Deol left Dharmendra speechless with his playful remark on their dancing skills: ‘Like father like son’

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Bollywood legend Dharmendra has passed away. A resurfaced clip from ‘Dus Ka Dum’ shows a playful moment between Dharmendra and his son Sunny Deol. Sunny spoke about their shared struggles with dancing and their family life. He also discussed growing up in the Deol household and valuing personal space. Sunny Deol has upcoming projects. Bollywood…

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“What are you doing?”: FaZe Lacy’s alarming confrontation with alleged stalker in viral livestream reveals dark side of parasocial fandom

“What are you doing?”: FaZe Lacy’s alarming confrontation with alleged stalker in viral livestream reveals dark side of parasocial fandom

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FaZe Lacy (via X/LacyHimself) Twitch streamer Nick “FaZe Lacy” found himself in the middle of a confrontation with an unidentified woman who was allegedly stalking him on his November 24, 2025, livestream. It happened about four hours and forty minutes into the stream as he spotted the woman roaming his neighbourhood with a blue suitcase…

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CISF NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday honoured 19 of its personnel for having displayed “exemplary courage and composure” in the face of heavy shelling and firing from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, to keep critical national assets along the Indo-Pakistan border as well as residents of the surrounding townships, from harm.CISF director general Praveer Ranjan conferred the coveted ‘DG’s Disc’ on the 19 CISF personnel in recognition of “their pivotal role in safeguarding the Uri hydro-electric power projects (UHEB I and II) in Jammu & Kashmir during a critical phase of cross-border hostilities in May 2025”. The Uri hydropower installation, located barely 8-10 kms from the line of control (LoC), is protected by CISF, putting its personnel at the forefront of sudden escalation of hostilities with the neighbour.’Objective Is To Destroy The Enemy’: Op Sindoor Echoes As Indian Army Vows Stronger Response to PakOperation Sindoor was launched by the armed forces during the intervening night of May 6-7 this year, to demolish terrorist bases in Pakistan in the wake of killing of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam. The Pakistan Army hit back with indiscriminate shelling on Indian military facilities and civilian settlements along the border, endangering vital infrastructure including the Uri hydro-power projects.“Despite heavy enemy fire and severe risk to their own lives, CISF teams led by Commandant Ravi Yadav and supported by deputy commandant Manohar Singh and assistant commandant Subash Kumar, swiftly initiated protective measures to shield the installations and the surrounding townships. They carried out real-time analysis of incoming shell trajectories, identified safe zones and organised the relocation of residents to bunker shelters,” CISF said in a statement.CISF personnel undertook door-to-door evacuation of around 250 civilians — including women, children, NHPC staff and their families — in the shelling-hit areas. Even as rounds landed dangerously close to the premises, the personnel continued to reinforce bunkers, maintain communication lines through POLNET and satellite systems, and provided emergency assistance.CISF troops also neutralised hostile drones targeting the installations and secured armoury stockpiles by swiftly redistributing weapons to prevent potential destruction. “Throughout the crisis, the integrity of critical national assets remained intact,” said a CISF spokesperson.CISF DG on Tuesday said the force personnel had “upheld the highest traditions of the force, displaying rare courage under fire and unwavering commitment to national security”.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: Ias Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety ConcernsFinland President Warns Global Order Is ‘Unfair’, Urges West To Accept East And India’s Growing Role’Necessary Response At Proper Time’: Taliban Vows Action After 10 Killed In Pak StrikesWhy Delhi Police Added Section 197 To India Gate Protest Case Following Pepper Spray Attack123Photostories5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screenLakes, Islands, Gardens: A Visual Journey Through Kolkata’s 480-Acre Eco Tourism Park7 Indian animals that are known for their gentle and calm natureNo more weak legs: 7 exercises for stronger calvesUdaipur Turns Into Celebrity Capital as JLo, Bollywood A-listers Attend Mantena WeddingHow You Show Your Anger According To Your Birth Date123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingEthiopian Volcanic EruptionVaishno Devi College AdmissionsNHL RumorsJoe Thornton Net WorthStem OPT ExtensionMLB Trade RumorsSmriti Mandhana EducationAsha Jadeja MotwaniTyson FuryTrump Gold Card

CISF NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday honoured 19 of its personnel for having displayed “exemplary courage and composure” in the face of heavy shelling and firing from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, to keep critical national assets along the Indo-Pakistan border as well as residents of the surrounding townships, from harm.CISF director general Praveer Ranjan conferred the coveted ‘DG’s Disc’ on the 19 CISF personnel in recognition of “their pivotal role in safeguarding the Uri hydro-electric power projects (UHEB I and II) in Jammu & Kashmir during a critical phase of cross-border hostilities in May 2025”. The Uri hydropower installation, located barely 8-10 kms from the line of control (LoC), is protected by CISF, putting its personnel at the forefront of sudden escalation of hostilities with the neighbour.’Objective Is To Destroy The Enemy’: Op Sindoor Echoes As Indian Army Vows Stronger Response to PakOperation Sindoor was launched by the armed forces during the intervening night of May 6-7 this year, to demolish terrorist bases in Pakistan in the wake of killing of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam. The Pakistan Army hit back with indiscriminate shelling on Indian military facilities and civilian settlements along the border, endangering vital infrastructure including the Uri hydro-power projects.“Despite heavy enemy fire and severe risk to their own lives, CISF teams led by Commandant Ravi Yadav and supported by deputy commandant Manohar Singh and assistant commandant Subash Kumar, swiftly initiated protective measures to shield the installations and the surrounding townships. They carried out real-time analysis of incoming shell trajectories, identified safe zones and organised the relocation of residents to bunker shelters,” CISF said in a statement.CISF personnel undertook door-to-door evacuation of around 250 civilians — including women, children, NHPC staff and their families — in the shelling-hit areas. Even as rounds landed dangerously close to the premises, the personnel continued to reinforce bunkers, maintain communication lines through POLNET and satellite systems, and provided emergency assistance.CISF troops also neutralised hostile drones targeting the installations and secured armoury stockpiles by swiftly redistributing weapons to prevent potential destruction. “Throughout the crisis, the integrity of critical national assets remained intact,” said a CISF spokesperson.CISF DG on Tuesday said the force personnel had “upheld the highest traditions of the force, displaying rare courage under fire and unwavering commitment to national security”.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: Ias Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety ConcernsFinland President Warns Global Order Is ‘Unfair’, Urges West To Accept East And India’s Growing Role’Necessary Response At Proper Time’: Taliban Vows Action After 10 Killed In Pak StrikesWhy Delhi Police Added Section 197 To India Gate Protest Case Following Pepper Spray Attack123Photostories5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screenLakes, Islands, Gardens: A Visual Journey Through Kolkata’s 480-Acre Eco Tourism Park7 Indian animals that are known for their gentle and calm natureNo more weak legs: 7 exercises for stronger calvesUdaipur Turns Into Celebrity Capital as JLo, Bollywood A-listers Attend Mantena WeddingHow You Show Your Anger According To Your Birth Date123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingEthiopian Volcanic EruptionVaishno Devi College AdmissionsNHL RumorsJoe Thornton Net WorthStem OPT ExtensionMLB Trade RumorsSmriti Mandhana EducationAsha Jadeja MotwaniTyson FuryTrump Gold Card

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NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday honoured 19 of its personnel for having displayed “exemplary courage and composure” in the face of heavy shelling and firing from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, to keep critical national assets along the Indo-Pakistan border as well as residents of the surrounding townships, from harm.CISF director…

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Price strain: US retail sales cool in September; businesses face higher input costs; consumer resilience tested

Price strain: US retail sales cool in September; businesses face higher input costs; consumer resilience tested

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US retail sales grew slower than expected in September as consumers grappled with persistently higher prices and companies faced rising input costs, according to government data released on Tuesday.Retail sales rose 0.2% month-on-month, the Commerce Department said, easing from 0.6% in August and falling short of analyst estimates. The moderation in spending comes at a…

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4 railway jobs closing soon that you should apply for now: Check details here

4 railway jobs closing soon that you should apply for now: Check details here

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Railway jobs applications A host of government jobs are currently open for aspiring candidates, including the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC 2025 and RITES Ltd. recruitment drives. The RRB NTPC Graduate-level vacancies include 5,810 positions such as Station Master, Traffic Assistant, and other key roles, while Undergraduate-level posts cover 3,058 openings like Commercial cum Ticket…

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When Dharmendra shared a dashing throwback post which had daughter Esha Deol gushing over: ‘Love you’

When Dharmendra shared a dashing throwback post which had daughter Esha Deol gushing over: ‘Love you’

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Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra, loved for his charm and warmth, passed away on 24 November 2025, leaving fans and the film industry in sorrow. Known for sharing stories and updates on social media, he had once delighted fans in June 2023 with a throwback picture from his younger days, receiving heartfelt messages, including from his daughter…

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Brain Health: Think a one off all-nighter won’t do any harm? Here are 5 things that happen to a person’s brain during deep sleep |

Brain Health: Think a one off all-nighter won’t do any harm? Here are 5 things that happen to a person’s brain during deep sleep |

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We all know that good, quality sleep is imperative for our body, and helps in keeping our immune function running. However, do you really know what happens to our brain during deep sleep? The brain undergoes essential restoration processes during deep sleep which directly affects its operational health and performance. The brain performs essential functions…

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Trey Benson latest injury update: Could the Cardinals finally unleash their most explosive young playmaker in Week 13?

Trey Benson latest injury update: Could the Cardinals finally unleash their most explosive young playmaker in Week 13?

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Trey Benson (via Getty Images) Trey Benson’s 2025 campaign was supposed to be the year the Cardinals finally saw what he could do in a featured role as the starting running back. Instead, injuries have kept the backfield in constant flux. Benson stepped in as the starter after James Conner suffered a season-ending injury, only…

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‘Came to US with dreams’: Friends of Preet Harsoda seek help for treatment, 30 Indian students affected in FSU fire

‘Came to US with dreams’: Friends of Preet Harsoda seek help for treatment, 30 Indian students affected in FSU fire

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Several Indian students of Florida State University were affected in the Tallahassee apartment complex fire. Florida State University is still reeling from the devastating fire that burned an apartment building at The Social Seminole on Ocala Road on November 19. Many students of the university live in the apartment and they were caught running for…

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India’s Left faces an introspective period marked by declining vote shares and ideological confusion, evident in West Bengal and Tripura. While Kerala remains a stronghold, it too faces challenges, prompting questions about the party’s ability to adapt and reinvent itself amidst shifting political landscapes and strategic alliances. The Left in India is confronting one of its most introspective moments in decades. From West Bengal, where the CPM once ran the world’s longest-elected communist government, to Tripura, where a 25-year rule ended abruptly in 2018, the party is grappling with a pattern of shrinking vote shares, organisational drift and confused political messaging. Even Kerala, its last remaining stronghold, is showing signs of strain ahead of the 2026 Assembly election.Kerala now carries the burden of being the Left’s last functioning model. But even there, anti-incumbency pressures, the BJP’s new inroads, and debates around the CPM’s outreach to caste-community organisations and its partnership with big private capital, such as the Vizhinjam port, have raised questions about direction and durability. Mamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsTo understand whether the communists can reinvent themselves, it’s necessary to trace how they lost ground elsewhere, starting with West Bengal, where the unraveling first became unmistakable.West Bengal: CPM loses ground after 3-decade ruleThe CPIM today occupies only a fraction of the political space it once dominated in West Bengal, a state it governed from 1977 to 2011. Its diminished presence became unmistakable during the 2016 Assembly elections, when the party won just 26 seats—down from 40 in 2011—despite contesting in alliance with the Congress. Even its veteran leader Surjya Kant Mishra lost the Narayangarh seat, which he had held since 1991, underscoring the extent of its organisational decline.A key factor behind this fall was the erosion of trust among the rural population that had powered the Left Front for decades. The party’s early achievements in land reforms, such as Operation Barga, had once strengthened its support base. But later conflicts, notably the police firing in Nandigram in 2007, in which 14 villagers were killed during protests against land acquisition for a chemical hub, reversed much of that goodwill. Similarly, the Singur land acquisition dispute in 2006–08, where many farmers protested the takeover of farmland for the Tata Nano project, created a perception that the party no longer prioritised agrarian interests, and the TMC capitalised on it.Speaking to TOI, when asked if TMC had an edge over CPM when it came to the regional connect, CPM leader Brinda Karat invoked Jyoti Basu’s politics saying, “As far as regional connect is concerned it was the Left led by then chief minister Jyoti Basu who raised the issue of central discrimination against Bengal.”The CPM also struggled with an internal crisis of ideological clarity. While critics had long claimed the Left was too rigid, Bengal’s voters reacted negatively when the party appeared to dilute its ideology. The most prominent example was the 2016 Congress–CPM alliance, which confused sections of its traditional cadre and supporters, who had seen the Congress as the CPM’s principal opponent for decades. The results reflected this discomfort: the CPM’s vote share collapsed to 19.7%, while the Congress increased its seat tally from 42 to 44.Why Left lost Bengal but not Kerala?A comparison with Kerala highlighted the consequences of these strategic choices. In the same year that the CPM slipped further in Bengal, the party’s Kerala unit refused to ally with the Congress or BJP and maintained a clear ideological line. The result was a decisive victory: the Left Democratic Front won 85 seats, up from 64 in 2011. The contrast suggested that voters respond better when the Left presents a consistent political identity. In West Bengal, the CPM’s decline was driven not only by organisational fatigue but also by policy choices and alliances that contradicted its own political foundations. The minority shift”Muslims have been an organic part of the communist party in Bengal including among the founders of the party,” CPM leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat told TOI.In the years when the Left cemented its dominance in Bengal, its leadership ranks were still largely occupied by upper-caste Hindu leaders, the Banerjees, Moitras and Chowdhurys, even in Muslim-majority regions like Malda and Murshidabad. Muslim leaders like Hashim Abdul Halim, Mostafa Bin Kasem and Abdur Rezzak Mollah did establish themselves. But the Left fielded its highest Muslim candidates only in 2011, which is 57.When asked the contrast between inclusion of caste groups in Kerala and Bengal CPM, Karat said: “Bengal was the most caste ridden society. Communists fought the caste system and succeeded in eliminating the worst untouchability practices that exist in north India . SCs were the forefront right holders under the Left regime. How do you think despite every single barrier the left govt was re-elected six times.”End of CPM’s 25-year rule in TripuraThe CPM’s defeat in Tripura in 2018 ended a 25-year run for the Left in one of its strongest bastions and triggered an immediate internal debate on the party’s political direction. The scale of the loss was striking: the BJP, which had less than a 2% vote share in the state earlier, swept to power, while the Left Front collapsed despite securing 46% of the vote. The setback raised questions about the party’s strategy and its ability to read shifting political currents on the ground.The Left in Tripura lost mainly because the BJP built a strong anti-Left wave, captured anti-incumbency sentiment, and successfully mobilised tribal and Congress voters, eroding the Left’s social base and seat share despite a still-high vote share.The Left had relied heavily on tribal support, but the BJP’s alliance with the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) helped it make major inroads among tribal voters, weakening the Left in its strongholds.CPM vs CPMA major point of contention inside the CPM has been whether the party should build broader alliances to counter the BJP. Leaders aligned with the then general secretary Sitaram Yechury argued that the Left failed to unite anti-BJP votes in Tripura, pointing out that the Congress still had a residual voter base that could have been consolidated. They cited the example of the Congress vote dropping sharply—from 36% to just 2%—much of which shifted to the BJP, suggesting that the absence of a joint front allowed the BJP to make direct gains.The opposing camp, led by former general secretary Prakash Karat, rejected this assessment. They argued that the BJP’s rise was driven mainly by the defection of Congress leaders to the BJP, rather than a failure of alliance-building. Leaders like Brinda Karat noted that the Left remained the largest single vote-getter with 46% and maintained that the Congress had ceased to be a meaningful anti-BJP force. For this faction, the loss reflected anti-incumbency and organisational erosion rather than a strategic error in refusing an understanding with the Congress.Beyond the internal dispute, Left leaders and allies acknowledged a deeper issue: a growing disconnect between the CPM and ground realities in Tripura. The CPI’s D Raja pointed to the party’s inability to “adapt to changing times,” noting that the rise of the BJP-RSS combine required a more flexible strategy. Several insiders admitted privately that while the Left continued to debate alliances at the national level, it failed to recognise the scale of political shifts unfolding in its own stronghold.All eyes on KeralaThe CPI(M) goes into the 2026 Kerala Assembly election with several big vulnerabilities. Strong anti-incumbency and governance fatigue have weighed heavily on the Left. After ten years in power, every price rise, job shortage, service gap or corruption allegation is now attributed directly to the ruling government, erasing the benefit of earlier goodwill. The pattern was already visible in recent Lok Sabha elections, where the Left performed poorly even as the Congress gained ground and the BJP made significant inroads into what was once a largely one-party landscape.In both 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha polls it won very few of Kerala’s 20 seats while the Congress‑led UDF dominated and the BJP opened its account, showing that the Left’s appeal in Parliament elections is weakening even where it still rules the state.In state politics, the CPI(M)-led LDF won the 2021 Assembly election convincingly and achieved a rare second consecutive term, keeping firm control of the Kerala government.Left’s pro moves in KeralaRecently critics argued a deliberate effort by CPI(M) to build closer ties with influential Hindu organisations like the Nair Service Society (NSS), SNDP Yogam (Ezhava organisation), and Dalit outfits such as KPMS, often framed as “social engineering” to strengthen support among Hindu castesMoreover, the Vizhinjam port has become a symbol of the Left’s claim to be a “development‑first” force that can deliver big infrastructure while still calling itself socialist. 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India’s Left faces an introspective period marked by declining vote shares and ideological confusion, evident in West Bengal and Tripura. While Kerala remains a stronghold, it too faces challenges, prompting questions about the party’s ability to adapt and reinvent itself amidst shifting political landscapes and strategic alliances. The Left in India is confronting one of its most introspective moments in decades. From West Bengal, where the CPM once ran the world’s longest-elected communist government, to Tripura, where a 25-year rule ended abruptly in 2018, the party is grappling with a pattern of shrinking vote shares, organisational drift and confused political messaging. Even Kerala, its last remaining stronghold, is showing signs of strain ahead of the 2026 Assembly election.Kerala now carries the burden of being the Left’s last functioning model. But even there, anti-incumbency pressures, the BJP’s new inroads, and debates around the CPM’s outreach to caste-community organisations and its partnership with big private capital, such as the Vizhinjam port, have raised questions about direction and durability. Mamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsTo understand whether the communists can reinvent themselves, it’s necessary to trace how they lost ground elsewhere, starting with West Bengal, where the unraveling first became unmistakable.West Bengal: CPM loses ground after 3-decade ruleThe CPIM today occupies only a fraction of the political space it once dominated in West Bengal, a state it governed from 1977 to 2011. Its diminished presence became unmistakable during the 2016 Assembly elections, when the party won just 26 seats—down from 40 in 2011—despite contesting in alliance with the Congress. Even its veteran leader Surjya Kant Mishra lost the Narayangarh seat, which he had held since 1991, underscoring the extent of its organisational decline.A key factor behind this fall was the erosion of trust among the rural population that had powered the Left Front for decades. The party’s early achievements in land reforms, such as Operation Barga, had once strengthened its support base. But later conflicts, notably the police firing in Nandigram in 2007, in which 14 villagers were killed during protests against land acquisition for a chemical hub, reversed much of that goodwill. Similarly, the Singur land acquisition dispute in 2006–08, where many farmers protested the takeover of farmland for the Tata Nano project, created a perception that the party no longer prioritised agrarian interests, and the TMC capitalised on it.Speaking to TOI, when asked if TMC had an edge over CPM when it came to the regional connect, CPM leader Brinda Karat invoked Jyoti Basu’s politics saying, “As far as regional connect is concerned it was the Left led by then chief minister Jyoti Basu who raised the issue of central discrimination against Bengal.”The CPM also struggled with an internal crisis of ideological clarity. While critics had long claimed the Left was too rigid, Bengal’s voters reacted negatively when the party appeared to dilute its ideology. The most prominent example was the 2016 Congress–CPM alliance, which confused sections of its traditional cadre and supporters, who had seen the Congress as the CPM’s principal opponent for decades. The results reflected this discomfort: the CPM’s vote share collapsed to 19.7%, while the Congress increased its seat tally from 42 to 44.Why Left lost Bengal but not Kerala?A comparison with Kerala highlighted the consequences of these strategic choices. In the same year that the CPM slipped further in Bengal, the party’s Kerala unit refused to ally with the Congress or BJP and maintained a clear ideological line. The result was a decisive victory: the Left Democratic Front won 85 seats, up from 64 in 2011. The contrast suggested that voters respond better when the Left presents a consistent political identity. In West Bengal, the CPM’s decline was driven not only by organisational fatigue but also by policy choices and alliances that contradicted its own political foundations. The minority shift”Muslims have been an organic part of the communist party in Bengal including among the founders of the party,” CPM leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat told TOI.In the years when the Left cemented its dominance in Bengal, its leadership ranks were still largely occupied by upper-caste Hindu leaders, the Banerjees, Moitras and Chowdhurys, even in Muslim-majority regions like Malda and Murshidabad. Muslim leaders like Hashim Abdul Halim, Mostafa Bin Kasem and Abdur Rezzak Mollah did establish themselves. But the Left fielded its highest Muslim candidates only in 2011, which is 57.When asked the contrast between inclusion of caste groups in Kerala and Bengal CPM, Karat said: “Bengal was the most caste ridden society. Communists fought the caste system and succeeded in eliminating the worst untouchability practices that exist in north India . SCs were the forefront right holders under the Left regime. How do you think despite every single barrier the left govt was re-elected six times.”End of CPM’s 25-year rule in TripuraThe CPM’s defeat in Tripura in 2018 ended a 25-year run for the Left in one of its strongest bastions and triggered an immediate internal debate on the party’s political direction. The scale of the loss was striking: the BJP, which had less than a 2% vote share in the state earlier, swept to power, while the Left Front collapsed despite securing 46% of the vote. The setback raised questions about the party’s strategy and its ability to read shifting political currents on the ground.The Left in Tripura lost mainly because the BJP built a strong anti-Left wave, captured anti-incumbency sentiment, and successfully mobilised tribal and Congress voters, eroding the Left’s social base and seat share despite a still-high vote share.The Left had relied heavily on tribal support, but the BJP’s alliance with the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) helped it make major inroads among tribal voters, weakening the Left in its strongholds.CPM vs CPMA major point of contention inside the CPM has been whether the party should build broader alliances to counter the BJP. Leaders aligned with the then general secretary Sitaram Yechury argued that the Left failed to unite anti-BJP votes in Tripura, pointing out that the Congress still had a residual voter base that could have been consolidated. They cited the example of the Congress vote dropping sharply—from 36% to just 2%—much of which shifted to the BJP, suggesting that the absence of a joint front allowed the BJP to make direct gains.The opposing camp, led by former general secretary Prakash Karat, rejected this assessment. They argued that the BJP’s rise was driven mainly by the defection of Congress leaders to the BJP, rather than a failure of alliance-building. Leaders like Brinda Karat noted that the Left remained the largest single vote-getter with 46% and maintained that the Congress had ceased to be a meaningful anti-BJP force. For this faction, the loss reflected anti-incumbency and organisational erosion rather than a strategic error in refusing an understanding with the Congress.Beyond the internal dispute, Left leaders and allies acknowledged a deeper issue: a growing disconnect between the CPM and ground realities in Tripura. The CPI’s D Raja pointed to the party’s inability to “adapt to changing times,” noting that the rise of the BJP-RSS combine required a more flexible strategy. Several insiders admitted privately that while the Left continued to debate alliances at the national level, it failed to recognise the scale of political shifts unfolding in its own stronghold.All eyes on KeralaThe CPI(M) goes into the 2026 Kerala Assembly election with several big vulnerabilities. Strong anti-incumbency and governance fatigue have weighed heavily on the Left. After ten years in power, every price rise, job shortage, service gap or corruption allegation is now attributed directly to the ruling government, erasing the benefit of earlier goodwill. The pattern was already visible in recent Lok Sabha elections, where the Left performed poorly even as the Congress gained ground and the BJP made significant inroads into what was once a largely one-party landscape.In both 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha polls it won very few of Kerala’s 20 seats while the Congress‑led UDF dominated and the BJP opened its account, showing that the Left’s appeal in Parliament elections is weakening even where it still rules the state.In state politics, the CPI(M)-led LDF won the 2021 Assembly election convincingly and achieved a rare second consecutive term, keeping firm control of the Kerala government.Left’s pro moves in KeralaRecently critics argued a deliberate effort by CPI(M) to build closer ties with influential Hindu organisations like the Nair Service Society (NSS), SNDP Yogam (Ezhava organisation), and Dalit outfits such as KPMS, often framed as “social engineering” to strengthen support among Hindu castesMoreover, the Vizhinjam port has become a symbol of the Left’s claim to be a “development‑first” force that can deliver big infrastructure while still calling itself socialist. It signals a strategic shift: the CPI(M) is willing to partner with big private capital and take political risks, betting that a successful transshipment hub will shore up its legitimacy as a modern, growth‑oriented Left government.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: Ias Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety ConcernsFinland President Warns Global Order Is ‘Unfair’, Urges West To Accept East And India’s Growing Role’Necessary Response At Proper Time’: Taliban Vows Action After 10 Killed In Pak StrikesWhy Delhi Police Added Section 197 To India Gate Protest Case Following Pepper Spray Attack123PhotostoriesMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screenLakes, Islands, Gardens: A Visual Journey Through Kolkata’s 480-Acre Eco Tourism Park7 Indian animals that are known for their gentle and calm natureNo more weak legs: 7 exercises for stronger calvesUdaipur Turns Into Celebrity Capital as JLo, Bollywood A-listers Attend Mantena WeddingHow You Show Your Anger According To Your Birth DateSecond Steel Bridge Erected in Ahmedabad for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingEthiopian Volcanic EruptionVaishno Devi College AdmissionsNHL RumorsJoe Thornton Net WorthStem OPT ExtensionMLB Trade RumorsSmriti Mandhana EducationAsha Jadeja MotwaniTyson FuryTrump Gold Card

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