Ashutosh – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: The Vulgar, Callous Politics Around Sushant Singh Rajput Case

Ashutosh | Wednesday August 05, 2020

It is clear that thetragic death of a young man is being forced into a campaign issue for the forthcoming Bihar election.

Opinion: Ashok Gehlot Proves A Worthy Opponent Of Modi-Shah

Ashutosh | Wednesday July 22, 2020

This crisis has seen a new Gehlot. He is aggressive, swift, does not mince words and has been a step ahead of the rebels and Modi. It seems he has been keenly observing Modi and his style of functioning.

Opinion: Congress Must Accept It Needs Sachin More Than Gehlot

Ashutosh | Sunday July 12, 2020

Will the Congress lose another government in Rajasthan just as it did in Madhya Pradesh barely a few months ago? Will Sachin Pilot follow his ex-colleague Jyotiraditya Scindia and join the BJP? Will the Congress High Command behave like a mute spectator and let senior members of the Congress damage the party? Will the Congress do some soul-searching and get rid of old...

Opinion: China's Reason For Clash With India Despite Saying Otherwise

Ashutosh | Wednesday June 17, 2020

India is a responsible nation which relies on diplomatic and back-channel talks to defuse tensions. The Chinese have not entered our territory to launch a full-scale war with India. At the outside, they want to force India to negotiate, as Mao told his commanders in 1962. This is not the time for India to react in anger.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Covid-19 Stand Proves He's Become Standard-Fare Politician

Ashutosh | Wednesday June 10, 2020

It is the tragedy of this country that a potential political mega star has been tamed in Delhi and reduced now to a side hero in national politics.

Opinion: With Perfect Timing, Sonia Gandhi Scores. But Modi Will Win.

Ashutosh | Tuesday May 05, 2020

Sonia Gandhi raised a genuine issue quickly and effectively and her move will improve the Congress Party's image.But Modi is in a different league. His communication skills are brilliant.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Stale Cabinet Shows Regressive, Chauvinistic Values

Ashutosh | Tuesday February 18, 2020

The selection or "non selection" of Arvind Kejriwal's new cabinet speaks volume about the personality traits of the man. It's a stale cabinet, it has no new talent, it lacks vision and it promotes non-performance.

Opinion: 10 Reasons For Kejriwal Pounding BJP Today

Ashutosh | Tuesday February 11, 2020

In the end, AAP proved to be smarter. Kejriwal did not engage with Modi, attack him or get dented by the BJP's attempt to claim sole rights on nationalism. Will the BJP realize that its approach of hate has failed? Bengal and Bihar will establish what next.

Opinion: Yes, Kejriwal Peddling Soft Hindutva. Why That's Very Smart

Ashutosh | Wednesday February 05, 2020

My secular friends are going to be angry - or at least upset - with me. My submission is that "Hanuman Bhakt Kejriwal" is the best antidote to the polarising politics of Modi and Amit Shah. It works brilliantly as a counter-strategy to the BJP's politics of Hindutva.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Approach To Shaheen Bagh And CAA Disadvantages BJP

Ashutosh | Tuesday January 21, 2020

So what is the mystery behind the "silence" on Shaheen Bagh? Why does AAP not want to touch this issue with a barge pole?

Opinion: Why Kejriwal Is More Dangerous Than Ever For Modi

Ashutosh | Wednesday January 08, 2020

The muted Kejriwal of 2020 is more dangerous than the roaring tiger of 2015. The duo of Modi and Shah has to watch out. The margin of defeat and victory in Delhi might not make or break the Modi government but it will definitely send a signal across the country.

Opinion: In Jharkhand Defeat, 6 Big Lessons For Modi And Shah

Ashutosh | Monday December 23, 2019

Modi is a fast learner. And he knows how to weave a new narrative. But the loss in Jharkhand is stark and it is time for him to take a few bold steps and do some serious re-thinking and future planning if he has to stay the course.

Opinion: Election Results A Warning For BJP, Tragedy For Congress

Ashutosh | Friday October 25, 2019

The results of the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections should not enthuse the BJP leadership much. The results are not as encouraging as the BJP would have wanted them to be. In Maharashtra, the BJP-Shiv Sena will form the government. The combo has crossed the majority mark, though with a reduced tally since 2014. In Haryana, the BJP had aimed at more than 75 o...

Opinion: How Modi Recovered From December Setbacks For Huge Win

Ashutosh | Thursday May 23, 2019

The time has come for opposition forces to invent new concepts, innovate new techniques to face and fight the Hindutva Juggernaut, which, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has completely redefined politics.

Opinion: I Find Exit Polls Hard To Believe, Will Wait For May 23

Ashutosh | Monday May 20, 2019

"I don't believe this data because the reality, as I see it, looks different. I may be wrong or I may have missed noticing when India changed so drastically. Real data has to convince me."

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