Ashutosh – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: Adityanath Emerges As BJP's Second True Mass Leader

Ashutosh | Thursday March 10, 2022

Rather than the colossal collapse of the Congress, the bigger story of the elections undoubtedly is the massive mandate for the BJP and its taking of four of five states.

Opinion: PM's Speech Reveals Rahul Gandhi Got Under His Skin

Ashutosh | Tuesday February 08, 2022

PM Modi's speech belies all expectations. He lost his cool, the tone and the tenor of his speech was "how dare you criticise me?" and he treated the Congress i.e. Opposition like filth.

Opinion: Yogi Did Not Want Ayodhya, And He Has Not Been Put In Place

Ashutosh | Monday January 17, 2022

There was at no point any official confirmation of Yogi moving to Ayodhya. It was relayed on different TV channels and digital platforms that Yogi had sent his special envoy to Ayodhya, and had secretly begun making all arrangements for the contest.

Opinion: The BJP's Biggest Weakness Is Being Exploited By Akhilesh Yadav

Ashutosh | Wednesday January 12, 2022

The resignation of Swami Prasad Maurya from the BJP and his entry into the Samajwadi Party is certainly a defining moment in the Opposition's campaign in this politically-crucial state.

Opinion: No, Modi Does Not Use Religion For Politics

Ashutosh | Tuesday December 14, 2021

For Modi, Ayodhya and Kashi is not politics but a matter of faith.

Opinion: Mamata Banerjee Hits A Wall With Sharad Pawar And Sena

Ashutosh | Wednesday December 08, 2021

The Thackeray Government in Maharashtra, standing on the crutches of the Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP, is confronting Mamata Banerjee's demolition drive.

Opinion: Kejriwal In Punjab After Farm Laws - What His Visit Helps Establish

Ashutosh | Tuesday November 23, 2021

Kejriwal seems to have reverted to traditional politics rather than the alternative model that makes his party so appealing.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's Anti-Hindutva Remark Is A Good Move

Ashutosh | Sunday November 14, 2021

The BJP is blessed with a very robust organisational machine which has the capacity to, if needed, turn a lie into truth. It has the unprecedented backing of large sections of the media which can help create any narrative that benefits the party.

Opinion: Sidhu Has Trapped Himself And Congress Must Exploit That

Ashutosh | Wednesday September 29, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu is known for his witticisms and motor mouth. But he now appears to have become the punchline himself. His latest tantrum could spell the end of his political journey which started after a not-so-glorious cricket career.

Opinion: With Its Punjab Move, Congress Takes A Calculated Risk

Ashutosh | Monday September 20, 2021

The drama in the Punjab Congress is finally over. The Congress has elected a Dalit face as Chief Minister. Should it be called a "master stroke", as is the tradition in mainstream media, or is it damage control?

Opinion: Mohan Bhagwat's Muslim Outreach Is Big - But Will It Matter?

Ashutosh | Tuesday September 07, 2021

Now the moot question is if the RSS chief is opposed to the 'otherization' of Muslims, then why is so much venom spread by the followers of RSS ideology?

Opinion: Mamata's Delhi Trip Proves She's Ready To Take On Modi

Ashutosh | Friday July 30, 2021

Will Mamata Banerjee emerge as the Opposition's consensus candidate for Prime Minister in 2024? In her, have the anti-BJP parties found the leader for whom they have long been searching?

Opinion: Will The Real Prashant Kishor Please Stand Up?

Ashutosh | Thursday July 15, 2021

To hide 'super' ambition from the public glare itself is politics and till now he has failed miserably on that front.

Opinion: Sidhu's Timing For Rebellion Is Poor - And It Will Hurt Him

Ashutosh | Tuesday June 22, 2021

Ideally, Sidhu should lie low in the Congress and wait. Age is on his side, but will he be that patient?

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi Has To Take The Job - Or Get Out Of The Way

Ashutosh | Monday June 14, 2021

To fight such formidable opponents, Rahul does not need Prasada and Scindia but gladiators. Personally, Rahul has to unlearn, he has to erase his memory.

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