Shubhabrata Bhattacharya – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion | Endorsement Sans Election: How Indira Gandhi's Death Changed Everything

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday October 28, 2024

In 1964 and 1966, when the premiership changed following the death of a predecessor, new incumbents were sworn in after a 13-day mourning period. But things were different in 1984, when Rajiv Gandhi was sworn in as PM.

Opinion | Jammu & Kashmir: NC Now Has A Chance To Fulfil Its Own 80-Year-Old Vision

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Sunday October 20, 2024

Hopefully, the worst is now behind J&K. No effort should be spared in achieving Naya Kashmir 2.0with the present vision and an 80-year-old legacy woven in.

Opinion | Haryana Should Force Congress To Acknowledge Its Mistakes, For Once

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday October 14, 2024

Having failed, the Congress has now tasked a fact-finding committee to find a scapegoat for absolving the Rahul-Kharge-Venugopal-Ramesh quartet of their inability to assess the ground reality.

Opinion | 'LoP'sided Rahul, NDA Allies' Qualms Impede Modi 3.0

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday August 26, 2024

The Leader of the Opposition's attacks on Modi 3.0 are both political and illogical. Rahul Gandhi's conduct should align with the dignity of his position.

Opinion | Message to Opposition: If You Want To Be Heard, Listen Too

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Saturday July 06, 2024

The responsibility to listen and enable the optimal functioning of Parliament is intrinsic to the Opposition's right to be heard and assertive.

Opinion | As LoP, Rahul's Biggest Task Is To Keep The Opposition Steady

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Friday June 28, 2024

For the next five years, the Prime Minister and the LoP will have to sit together on a variety of occasions to select important appointees. Rahul's biggest challenge will be to maintain his own bloc.

Opinion | Consensus Or Confrontation: How Will The 18th Lok Sabha Function?

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday June 24, 2024

Historically, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker have been elected by consensus. However, there are indications that the 18th Lok Sabha may witness contests for these posts.

Opinion | "She'll Shine": Will Indira Gandhi's Words About Priyanka Hold True?

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Wednesday June 19, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has finally relented. She has been named as the Congress candidate for the by-poll in Kerala's Wayanad.

Opinion | Congress's New Dilemma: Will Rahul Agree to Be Leader of Opposition?

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Friday June 14, 2024

Will Rahul Gandhi, who has turned the fortunes of his party and brought to naught the talk of a 'Congress-mukt Bharat', measure up to the expectations expressed in the CWC's resolution? Or will he choose to shun responsibility once again?

Opinion | 2024 Verdict Settles Some Questions - And Raises A Few New Ones

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Wednesday June 05, 2024

The talk of a 'Congress-mukt Bharat', which had been the leitmotif of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since it ousted the former in 2014, is now moot. On the other hand, Narendra Modi and the BJP's pan-India dominance has been reaffirmed again.

Opinion | This Year's Swearing-In May Signal A Goodbye To Lutyens' Delhi

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Thursday May 30, 2024

In case this year's swearing-in ceremony is held at Bharat Mandapam, the Kartavya Path or the National War Memorial, 2024 will signal a strong departure from Lutyens' Delhi and a journey towards a 'Viksit Bharat'.

Opinion | Modi And Rahul: In UP, Two Nominations, Worlds Apart

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Personae and political styles came into sharp relief when Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi filed their nominations for the Lok Sabha elections in two Uttar Pradesh seats.

Opinion | In Arvind Kejriwal's Release, A Catalogue Of Contradictions

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday May 13, 2024

The Supreme Court's decision to release Arvind Kejriwal on a 21-day interim bail to enable him to participate in the election campaign has raised eyebrows. For one, his plea did not seek bail, it had challenged the legality of his arrest.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's '<i>Shatranj</i>' Move In Raebareli - Masterstroke Or Blunder?

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's 'Shatranj' Move In Raebareli - Masterstroke Or Blunder?

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Saturday May 04, 2024

Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh has described Rahul Gandhi as a 'shatir' (expert) 'shatranj ke khiladi' (chess player) while announcing the party's decision to field him from Raebareli.

Opinion | Congress, Wayanad And Rahul: Flags of Discontent

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Friday April 05, 2024

Already pushed around by allies who do not shy away from bargaining for more seats, the Wayanad experience shows that a rather scared and besieged Congress has entered the 2024 Lok Sabha fray this time.

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