Jürgen Habermas, who has died aged 96, was the most important German philosopher of the post-war era, though one whose abstruse and cumbersome style meant that he was never an easy read.

The outcome of the Assembly elections is likely to hinge on how the parties handle generational transition while ensuring least damage.

As the state gears up for the 2026 assembly polls, the political landscape is charged, with the BJP aiming to defend its decade-long dominance and the Congress and regional parties seeking to ...