Swati Chaturvedi – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: Modi's Speech Highlights How Closely He's Working With RSS

Swati Chaturvedi | Friday August 16, 2019

The thrice-banned RSS (once during British times) is the new establishment. Courtesy its acolyte, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yesterday, on August 15, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, offered rare and generous public praise to Modi for ending Kashmir's special status via Article 370.

Opinion: Clunky On Kashmir, Congress Could Further Self-Harm On Saturday

Swati Chaturvedi | Thursday August 08, 2019

Most of the country has lost interest in the endless soap opera that the Congress is immersed in; come Saturday, we will know if the Congress can even act in its own interest.

Opinion: More Than Ever, India Needs A Functioning Opposition

Swati Chaturvedi | Tuesday August 06, 2019

Now more than ever, India needs a functioning opposition. The Congress, once the linchpin of Indian politics, needs to get its act together. Or else, oblivion beckons.

Opinion: Predictably, Priyanka - Only One Name On Congress Shortlist

Swati Chaturvedi | Monday July 29, 2019

So how do you replace a President named Rahul Gandhi? Well, if you are a member of Dynasty Central, otherwise known as the Congress party, the only choice is his sister, Priyanka Gandhi.

Opinion: What Yediyurappa Said In Late Night Call To Amit Shah

Swati Chaturvedi | Friday July 26, 2019

Amit Shah, BJP president, would have preferred to tread cautiously on Karnataka but gave in after an emotional Yediyurappa called him at midnight and said it was his "last chance to be Karnataka CM".

Opinion: Amit Shah Scores Big As Congress Sinks Further

Swati Chaturvedi | Tuesday July 23, 2019

Nitish Kumar, at the age of 68, once considered among India's sharpest politicians, has just whittled down his ambitions - he just wants to remain Chief Minister for life.

Opinion: Priyanka's UP <i>Dharna</i> Will Satisfy Only The Congress

Opinion: Priyanka's UP Dharna Will Satisfy Only The Congress

Swati Chaturvedi | Saturday July 20, 2019

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary (East), spent a night at a Mirzapur UP state guest house as she refused to furnish a bail bond for trying to breach peace in the area. This followed day-long dharna in Mirzapur after she was stopped from visiting the village in Sonbhadra where ten tribals were shot dead two days ago in a land dispute.

Opinion: DK Shivakumar's Lonely Fight For Congress On Visible Display

Swati Chaturvedi | Wednesday July 10, 2019

To prevent the Congress from further implosion, leaders like DKS should be empowered by the Gandhi family. Will it happen? No, says a senior leader who is a mentor to DKS. According to him, the current requirement is a "puppet president" who makes such a huge mess that the Gandhis are welcomed back as saviours. Write off the upcoming state elections and a national opp...

Opinion: Gone, Gandhi, Gone. And Yet, Congress Ignores His Hints

Swati Chaturvedi | Saturday July 06, 2019

Rahul Gandhi went public with his lengthy resignation letter and changed his Twitter bio as well to remove "Congress President" in a giant hint to the Congress to get on with it.

Opinion: As Rahul Gandhi Sulks, Congress Disasters Multiply

Swati Chaturvedi | Friday June 07, 2019

If he is serious about quitting, he needs to act now, clear the way and empower a leader who can move quickly to stop further erosion. Nothing about his behavior suggest the maturity or decisiveness of a seasoned politician. As usual, it appears the Congress simply has no plan.