Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Shubhabrata Bhattacharya is a retired editor and a public affairs commentator
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Opinion | Rahul Gandhi Has Been Reduced To An Emperor Without An Empire
Without the Delhi party setup and shunned by its regional allies, the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, faces isolation and oblivion.
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Opinion | As Hindenburg Closes 'Pipeline of Ideas', Rahul Gandhi Attacks 'Indian State'
While the Congress enters the 140th year of its political journey, despite sitting in the opposition for a third consecutive term, the party can take solace in the fact that the BJP's call for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat' has failed.
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Blog | The Story Of Congress's 'Indira Bhavan', Which Took 15 Years To Complete
At last, the AICC will have its own premises in New Delhi. The foundation stone of Indira Bhavan was laid by Sonia Gandhi, as Congress President, on the partys 125th anniversary in December 2009. The project took 15 years to come to fruition.
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Opinion | Rajendra Prasad Ensured Ambedkar's Inclusion in Constituent Assembly
When the Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946, Dr. Ambedkar faced strong opposition to his candidacy from Congress stalwarts, including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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Opinion | How The BJP Turned The Tables On Congress
The BJP used the opportunity to criticise past Congress regimes for their lapses, which the Congress could neither defend nor explain.
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Opinion | Why Rahul Gandhi Is Fast Losing Support Among Allies
As doubts grow among the INDIA bloc partners about the Congress partys ability to be the alliances pivot, Rahul Gandhi is likely to become a lame duck LoP in the coming months, without the active support of his allies
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Opinion | Endorsement Sans Election: How Indira Gandhi's Death Changed Everything
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.
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Opinion | Jammu & Kashmir: NC Now Has A Chance To Fulfil Its Own 80-Year-Old Vision
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.
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Opinion | Haryana Should Force Congress To Acknowledge Its Mistakes, For Once
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.
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Opinion | 'LoP'sided Rahul, NDA Allies' Qualms Impede Modi 3.0
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.
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Opinion | Message to Opposition: If You Want To Be Heard, Listen Too
The responsibility to listen and enable the optimal functioning of Parliament is intrinsic to the Opposition's right to be heard and assertive.
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Opinion | As LoP, Rahul's Biggest Task Is To Keep The Opposition Steady
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.
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Opinion | Consensus Or Confrontation: How Will The 18th Lok Sabha Function?
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.
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Opinion | "She'll Shine": Will Indira Gandhi's Words About Priyanka Hold True?
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has finally relented. She has been named as the Congress candidate for the by-poll in Kerala's Wayanad.
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Opinion | Congress's New Dilemma: Will Rahul Agree to Be Leader of Opposition?
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?
