Opinion | Why Modi's Third Victory Is Unique Not Only In India But Also Globally

Akhilesh Sharma | Saturday June 08, 2024

Narendra Modi is the only leader in a major international global democracy since the Second World War to have a vote percentage (this can be considered a measure of popularity) that's more or less intact despite serving two terms.

Opinion: In Maharashtra, BJP's Double Revenge, 2024 Goals

Akhilesh Sharma | Monday July 03, 2023

For a victory in 2024, Maharashtra is crucial. It has the second largest number of seats after Uttar Pradesh.

Blog: Kiren Rijiju's Removal Follows A Controversial Tenure

Akhilesh Sharma | Thursday May 18, 2023

There is no clear answer why Mr Rijuju -- one of the most prominent faces of the Modi government -- has been completely sidelined and shunted from the high-profile Law and Justice ministry to a low-key Earth Science ministry.

Blog: BJP Deals Setback To Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's 'Mission UP'

Akhilesh Sharma | Wednesday June 09, 2021

Jitin Prasada, senior Congress leader, today joined the BJP, a move that is not surprising considering that he began talks with BJP leaders ahead of the 2019 general election.

Blog: Yogi Adityanath Is Amit Shah's Choice. Here's Why

Akhilesh Sharma | Monday March 20, 2017

There have been reports in a section of media that the RSS played a key role in the surprise appointment of hardcore Hindutva leader Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh while ignoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah's preference for someone with an administrative experience and without a distinct caste identity. However, BJP...

In Haryana, an Amit Shah Master-Class on How to Win Elections

Akhilesh Sharma | Wednesday October 22, 2014

While politics in Maharashtra dominates headlines, the real story of last week's election was scripted by the BJP in Haryana, where it crafted a winning strategy despite not having a solid organisational base or a party network built over years.