Opinion | Why Farm Protests Made Little Impact On Haryana Elections

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Friday October 11, 2024

Two years later it seems that while farm-related issues may have influenced voters in border areas of Haryana, they failed to swing the overall mandate away from the BJP.

Opinion | Taliban, Three Years On: Still Searching for Manna

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Wednesday August 14, 2024

On August 15, 2021, the Taliban swiftly took over Kabul following the withdrawal of the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), marking a significant diplomatic setback for India.

Opinion | Will Bengal Be 'Divided' Further? Mostly Not, Despite All The Rhetoric

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Wednesday July 31, 2024

As was the case with Gorkhaland, a separate state for the Koch Rajbongshi community would entail carving out portions of not only Bengal but adjoining states as well. Such an attempt may not sit well with the adjoining northeastern neighbours.

Opinion | How Much Impact Did CAA Have On West Bengal Results? A Closer Look

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Wednesday June 12, 2024

It is too early to dismiss the political implications of the CAA. The verdict, however, indicates that the CAA had a marginal impact on the outcome in West Bengal.

Opinion | For Mamata, State Supremacy Outweighs An Uncertain National Role

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Wednesday June 05, 2024

The aim is another resounding victory in the next assembly elections. Political sensibility lies in the option of preparing for a return to power in West Bengal.

Opinion | Tryst with Defections: Party-Hopping As A Constant In Politics

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Wednesday May 15, 2024

A common refrain among those labelled 'defectors', 'deserters', 'rebels', or 'turncoats' is that they're just seeking a better deal.

Opinion | How EVMs Have Evolved Despite Controversies

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Friday April 26, 2024

The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has always been mired in controversies-with debates heating up around the time of elections. Unfortunately, S. Rangarajan, the man who designed the EVM, is no longer here to defend the device.

Opinion | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A Tale Of 'Friendly Contests'

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Monday April 01, 2024

With just days to go for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, it seems increasingly likely that many alliance partners will field candidates against each other. Friendly contests and strategic manoeuvres continue to shape the political landscape in India.

Opinion: NRC, But Not CAA - What West Bengal's Rajbongshi Community Wants

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Friday March 15, 2024

Many who have been demanding a separate statehood want the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to determine illegal immigrants and pave the way for their deportation.

Opinion: It's Time To Focus On The Real Issues Facing India's Farm Sector

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Thursday March 14, 2024

It's high time that the parties concerned reach an agreement and address the issues affecting farmers comprehensively, rather than approaching them in a piecemeal manner. MSP, by no means, is a panacea.