In this issue

Highlights of India Today 20th May 2019, issue: This week’s cover story delves into how the votes of 300 million, whose livelihoods have been disrupted in various sectors, could influence the outcome of the Lok Sabha 2019 polls.

The state of the agricultural sector has worsened in the past five years, causing acute rural distress and fuelling farmers’ protests. India’s once flourishing textile sector is battling falling sales and profits besides infrastructure challenges.

While demonetisation and cow vigilantism have hurt the leather economy, Chinese synthetic rubber has hit domestic rubber production and environmental issues weigh down plastics. Other than these, real estate, telecom and textile industries are also struggling to see better prospects.

In the Big Story, this issue of India Today magazine discusses the recent success in getting Masood Azhar designated a global terrorist.

Cyclone Fani: The Aftermath

There has been widespread praise for Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s efficiency in limiting the human devastation of cyclone Fani.

2 mins

The Big Slowdown

It may have taken the finance ministry’s Monthly Economic Report (MER) of May 1 to confirm India’s economic slowdown, but telltale signs have been visible for a couple of quarters now.

3 mins

‘The BJP Is An Expert At Murdering Democracy, But Indians Are Wiser'

Appointed general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh (West), former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has been tasked with the responsibility of not just delivering seats for the Congress but also—as party president Rahul Gandhi has said—ensuring the BJP does not gain from Congress candidates pitted against the BSP-SP contestants. Now campaigning extensively in his constituency, Guna, Scindia spoke to Rahul Noronha on issues such as building the party in UP, alliances, his idea of friendship in politics and the prospect of his wife joining politics.

3 mins

Tough Going For The BJP

Chief Minister Raghubar Das faces a tough opposition alliance and disenchanted tribals who feel done in by the incumbent govt

2 mins

‘Hindutva Is A Threat To Our Constitution'

Though he resists the label of ‘Muslim leader’, All India Majlis­e­Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi is the biggest star in Muslim politics today. Turning 50 on May 13, he’s seeking to retain Hyderabad for the fourth time in a row, and is looking to extend the AIMIM footprint, contesting from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, and Kishanganj, Bihar. He spoke to Amarnath K. Menon on the status of Muslims:

3 mins

The 300 Million Distress Vote

Large parts of the Indian economy—rural and urban—are in distress. Will the anger of the Indian precariat singe the ruling BJP in this election or will the party find enough takers for its poll plank of national security and nationalism?

10+ mins

Left In Tatters

India’s once flourishing textile sector is battling falling sales and profits besides infrastructure challenges

1 min

Fading Glitter

A combination of factors has left the sector badly bruised, leaving craftsmen in the lurch

1 min

Notes For Votes

WHY LOK SABHA 2019 COULD BE THE WORLD’S GREASIEST ELECTION ON RECORD

8 mins

Battle For Bengal

THE BJP HAS MADE DEEP INROADS IN THE STATE, MAKING THE MOST OF ANTI-INCUMBENCY AND DIVISIVE PLANKS SUCH AS MAMATA BANERJEE’S ALLEGED MINORITY-APPEASEMENT POLICIES. WILL THE PARTY’S BID TO FAN THIS POPULAR ANGER CONVERT INTO VOTES

8 mins

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