Amitabh Tiwari – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: 2023 State Polls - Last Big Test Before 2024

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday October 12, 2023

Though state and national elections are fought on different issues and have different context, all eyes will be on these polls that will be held four months before the general election, starting April.

Opinion: Nitish Kumar Delivers On Caste Count. Over To INDIA Parties

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday October 04, 2023

Nitish Kumar and INDIA have thrown the caste census dart in the 2024 game hoping this will power their campaign and enable them to make a dent in the BJP's OBC support, without which it will be difficult to beat them.

Opinion: South Parties Display Double Standards By Opposing Delimitation

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday September 22, 2023

The Women's Reservation Bill has triggered an intense debate about the expected delimitation or redrawing of constituencies after 2026.

Opinion: It's Catch-22 But This Is Why BJP, JDS Need Each Other In Karnataka

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday September 12, 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) have made their partnership official and the latter is set to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of next year's Lok Sabha election.

Opinion: 2019 Election Was One-Sided, "Manipulation" Wouldn't Help

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday August 04, 2023

A research paper titled "Democratic Backsliding in the World's Largest Democracy" suggests that there was manipulation of results in some seats by the ruling BJP.

Opinion: The Electoral Math Of INDIA vs NDA

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday July 26, 2023

The contest for 2024 is heating up as the Congress and the BJP both finalising their alliances. A 26-party consortium named "INDIA" is set to compete with a 38-party NDA

Opinion: Can Rajasthan Congress Mess Be Resolved? 6 Options For M Kharge

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday June 02, 2023

The Congress party hopes to formulate a deal acceptable to all and present a united face ahead of elections at year-end.

Opinion: Why The Karnataka Verdict Is Bad News For AAP

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday May 23, 2023

AAP polled less votes than NOTA and all its candidates lost deposit in the recently concluded Karnataka elections.

Opinion: Ashok Gehlot's Bombshell - A Hit And A Miss

Amitabh Tiwari | Wednesday May 10, 2023

Gehlot's constant barbs against Pilot can push the party to a split just before the election. Without Sachin Pilot, the Congress may not have it easy in the Rajasthan election.

Opinion: Polarisation Won't Work In Kerala. So, BJP Makes Strategic Shift

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday April 27, 2023

PM Modi's outreach to the Christian community with thoran of development and governance is a strong bid to make inroads in Kerala in general elections 2024.

Opinion: Losing Top Lingayat Leaders May Cost BJP

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday April 20, 2023

Can Shettar's exit prove costly for the BJP in this cracker of an election? We will know on May 13.

Opinion: Sachin Pilot Is Going For Broke But He Has Options

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday April 13, 2023

How the Congress tackles this crisis remains to be seen. Satisfying the ambition and ego of both leaders is not going to be easy. After the Punjab episode, new president Kharge will want to weigh every option.

Opinion: Eknath Shinde's Biggest Worry - It's Not Just About Supreme Court

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday March 21, 2023

The Supreme Court Constitutional Bench judgement could have significant ramifications on Maharashtra politics.

Opinion: Turns Out, BJP Can't Replace This Chief Minister

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday March 17, 2023

The BJP has, according to reports, decided to fight the election in Madhya Pradesh, due later this year, under the captainship of Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This ends months of speculation about a "Chief Minister shuffle" in the state.

Opinion: Ashok Gehlot's Magic Trick Needs A BJP "Sawed In Half"

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday March 09, 2023

The Rajasthan election, due later this year, is turning out to be quite the thriller with the state's ruling Congress and its rival BJP both struggling with infighting.

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