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Opinion | Mohan Bhagwat's Statement Should Be Welcomed by All

Ashutosh | Friday December 20, 2024

If Mohan Bhagwat is genuinely trying to stop the madness of the fanatics, it is a welcome sign. The problem is that he is riding a ferocious tiger.

Opinion | Women-Powered BJP Landslide in Maharashtra, JMM Leads Charge in Jharkhand

Ashutosh | Sunday November 24, 2024

Two verdicts from two distant states, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, tell a story: there is no uniform outcome and no single narrative. However, it can be said that women voters played a significant role in both states.

Opinion | Trump: To Be His Friend Or Watch From Sidelines?

Ashutosh | Sunday November 10, 2024

The undeniable fact is that Trumps America subscribes to the notion of a clash of civilisations and champions Christian causes. Hindu nationalism cannot align with Trumps Christian nationalism without undermining the very ideology of Hindutva.

Opinion | Haryana: How Congress Lost A Sure-Shot Election Yet Again

Ashutosh | Tuesday October 08, 2024

Haryana is the fifth assembly election after Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh that the Congress should have won, but didn't. Will the party introspect and make changes? Only time will tell.

Opinion | A Lot Is At Stake For Rahul - And Congress - In Haryana

Ashutosh | Friday September 27, 2024

If the Congress wins Haryana with a big margin, then it will be a big stamp of approval to Rahul's politics of secularism and his recent experiment with social justice. A loss on the other hand will bring confusion in the Congress ranks.

Opinion | Kejriwal Should Know Drama And Theatrics Have Their Limits

Ashutosh | Tuesday September 17, 2024

If Kejriwal wants to regain the support and goodwill of the people, he needs to think outside the box and present some radical new ideas. Old tricks and theatrics will not suffice.

Opinion | Sitaram Yechury: Memories From My JNU Days

Ashutosh | Friday September 13, 2024

In Sitaram Yechury, the country has lost a great son of India who till his last breath believed in the idea of India and for which he was willing to make any sacrifice. He was a communist by heart, but his communism was not of the past.

Opinion | The Many Coalition Compulsions As NDA 3.0 Begins Its Journey

Ashutosh | Friday June 07, 2024

Prime Minister Modi is not known to believe in wide-ranging consultations; he believes in implementing what he thinks is right, without being handicapped by the wishes and interests of supporting parties.

Opinion | Nine Things That May Explain the 2024 Mandate

Ashutosh | Wednesday June 05, 2024

Did the BJP misread the situation, or did it refuse to read the writing on the wall?

Opinion | Why Punjab Will Be The Real Test For AAP Brand Of Politics

Ashutosh | Friday May 31, 2024

If the AAP succeeds in Punjab, which is a full-fledged state unlike Delhi, then the doors will open in other states too. But a failure in Punjab will have consequences.

Opinion | Kejriwal Out On Bail: How Effective Will His Intense Campaigning Be?

Ashutosh | Sunday May 12, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest generated a certain amount of sympathy for him and AAP, which is benefiting the INDIA bloc candidates in Delhi.

Opinion | How PM Modi's Aggressive Batting Has Put Congress In A Tight Spot

Ashutosh | Thursday April 25, 2024

Besides the BJP, the Congress is the only party with a national presence, making discrediting it a key goal for Modi. Now, the onus is on the Congress to defend itself and launch a counteroffensive.

Opinion | Is It The Beginning Of The End For AAP Government In Delhi?

Ashutosh | Monday April 15, 2024

The AAP is heavily centralised around Kejriwal. The party is basically trying to swim without his 'life guard' services. And this is happening for the first time since the AAP's inception.

Opinion | Congress Manifesto: A New Vision

Ashutosh | Sunday April 07, 2024

The Congress manifesto indicates that after ten years of uncertainty and confusion, the party has finally chosen a clear path with a defined vision. But, there is still a long journey ahead.

Opinion | Opposition Unity: Forever In Making

Ashutosh | Wednesday March 27, 2024

The past decade will be remembered as a period of failed opposition.

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