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Opinion: What It Took For Modi To Win This Close Gujarat Election

Ashutosh | Monday December 18, 2017

Modi was defensive, the party was desperate and its leaders panicky. After Delhi and Bihar, Gujarat was one election where it was assumed that Modi could lose. But the end result finally disappointed all those who had dreamt that Modi would be defeated in his own burrow.

Opinion: Fine, Let Modi Investigate Mani Shankar, Manmohan For Treason

Ashutosh | Monday December 11, 2017

Is Pakistan Modi's best friend? I know it is paradoxical and sounds bizarre. But there is a saying in my village thata man in good times and bad calls on his best friend.Today, unquestionably, it can be said that Modi is in distress in the Gujarat election and is leveraging Pakistan to bail him out of the crisis.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's Hindu-ness Shows A New Confidence

Ashutosh | Thursday December 07, 2017

As a political activist who has contested elections, I can share with you that visiting religious places while campaigning almost becomes a second habit. So I am not surprised at what Rahul Gandhi is doing. What surprises me is the deliberate projection by his party and him that he is a "Hindu".

Opinion: Yes, Modi Can Lose - But Can Rahul Gandhi Actually Win?

Ashutosh | Wednesday November 29, 2017

Is Modi losing on his home turf? Oh, sorry. Let me rephrase. Can Modi be defeated in Gujarat? From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, this question is the one dominating politics and those with any interest in it

Opinion: Stop Vilifying Arvind Kejriwal For Delhi Pollution

Ashutosh | Friday November 10, 2017

Punjab is a full state and Captain Amarinder Singh has far more power than the Delhi Chief Minister to initiate action for the welfare of Punjab farmers and also for the sake of the health of entire north India.

Opinion: Modi's Double Standards On Corruption Are Now Clear

Ashutosh | Monday November 06, 2017

These two defections have exposed the hypocrisy of the BJP and its top leaders who have been claiming upon the Modi government's third anniversary that their biggest achievement has been a corruption-free administration.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi Getting To Modi, Who Appears Defensive In Gujarat

Ashutosh | Wednesday October 25, 2017

Modi knows that he built the momentum for the 2014 elections only after winning Gujarat. If he loses Gujarat, his strongest bastion, his most formidable fort, his home turf then it will herald a new beginning. For all reasons, Gujarat will be a turning point in his political career. If he wins Gujarat comfortably, 2019 will be easy for him, otherwise a bleak future wi...

Opinion: Yes, AAP's Result In Gurdaspur Is Below Expectation

Ashutosh | Sunday October 15, 2017

There is no denying the fact that the electoral loss in Gurdaspur is a serious setback. Getting less than 25,000 votes is alarming for AAP and a wake-up call as well.

Opinion: With Scandal Over Amit Shah's Son, BJP Feels Heat - And It Shows

Ashutosh | Monday October 09, 2017

The tide is turning, the narrative is changing and Mr Modi is feeling the heat.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's 4 Temple Visits Reflect His Bankruptcy Of Ideas

Ashutosh | Thursday September 28, 2017

Rahul Gandhi going to a temple and getting photographed for the larger audience does make a pretty picture.

Opinion: Modi Wants India To Be <i>'Vishwa-Guru'</i>. This Policy Belies That

Opinion: Modi Wants India To Be 'Vishwa-Guru'. This Policy Belies That

Ashutosh | Thursday September 21, 2017

The BJP government's stand on the issue is not in concurrence with India's great tradition and international standing. India has always stood by refugees.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi, Blame Dynasty On Your Family, Not Indian Society

Ashutosh | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Rahul Gandhi knows that the society is moving at a fast pace and that time is near when dynasts will find it tough to hang onto the legacy.

Opinion: Delhi LG Spared About 3 Minutes For AAP Leaders On Vital Issue

Ashutosh | Friday September 01, 2017

On Wednesday, Mr Baijal could spare only 3 minutes, 27 seconds for 44 MLAs.

Opinion: AAP's Bawana Victory Is Fitting Reply To Amit Shah

Ashutosh | Monday August 28, 2017

AAP has risen once again like a phoenix. The election in Bawana has yet again proved the sceptics and critics wrong.

Opinion: Congress' Rahul Or Sonia Dilemma Is Doing Wonders For Modi

Ashutosh | Monday August 14, 2017

There is a kind of mystery around opposition unity. There is speculation and there are serious doubts. There are questions of mortality and longevity and also issues of unity in diversity.

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