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Opinion: The Curious Case Of Vasundhara Raje And Shivraj Chouhan

Ashutosh | Wednesday September 27, 2023

It is baffling to see heavyweights like Vasundhara Raje Scindia and Shivraj Singh Chouhan shafted on their own turf by the BJP leadership.

Opinion: India vs Bharat And Attempts To Hijack Legacy Of Freedom Movement

Ashutosh | Thursday September 07, 2023

Cabinet ministers calling the word 'India' foreign, have no understanding of our civilisation. Both India and Bharat have their origin in our civilisational history.

Opinion: Big Moves That Show INDIA May Be Onto Something

Ashutosh | Saturday September 02, 2023

Two major initiatives by the Modi government are indicative of the fact that the INDIA meet in Mumbai has rattled BJP. On the first day of the conclave came news, out-of-the-blue, of a special session of parliament on September 18, no reason given.

Opinion: In No-Trust Debate, Signs That BJP Is Rattled

Ashutosh | Friday August 11, 2023

In this session of parliament, the opposition demanded that Manipur be discussed and that the Prime Minister make a statement.

Opinion: Dear BJP, Your Nervousness Is Showing

Ashutosh | Wednesday July 19, 2023

Finally, the war has begun. The two armies are ready. One has 26 parties and the other has 38. One is called INDIA and the other is NDA

Opinion: Why BJP Changed Its Mind On Allies And Alliances

Ashutosh | Friday July 14, 2023

I have a simple question. Why is the BJP looking for allies now when parliamentary elections are almost 10 months away?

Opinion: Can AAP Afford To Play Hard To Get?

Ashutosh | Tuesday June 27, 2023

Propagandists of the ruling party, some in the garb of journalists, started rubbishing the opposition unity meeting in Patna even before the leaders reached it.

Opinion: The Opposition Boycott And Its Implications For 2024

Ashutosh | Wednesday May 31, 2023

It underlines that India is now a polarised society, and the opposition has shown remarkable agility in holding the government accountable and posing tough questions.

Opinion: 7 Factors Behind The BJP's Karnataka Loss

Ashutosh | Saturday May 13, 2023

If the BJP was really trying to reinvent itself, it should have found a dynamic leader to inspire not only the party but also the state administration.

Opinion: House Pawar's Game Of Thrones May See More Drama Yet

Ashutosh | Wednesday May 10, 2023

Unpredictability is the only predictability about the granddaddy of Indian politics that is Sharad Pawar, who announced his resignation as NCP chief out of the blue, only to take it back three days later saying he can't disrespect his supporters.

Opinion: Nitish Kumar's Mission Against Modi Appears Ready To Take Off

Ashutosh | Wednesday April 26, 2023

This shows that Nitish Kumar's initiative is resulting in a kind of cohesion that was missing until very recently.

Opinion: The Importance Of Nitish Kumar's Meetings In Delhi

Ashutosh | Thursday April 13, 2023

The most-awaited political show- people and political pundits have long waited for this - is finally on track and gaining momentum.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Great Gamble As He Drops His Restraint On Modi

Ashutosh | Thursday March 30, 2023

Arvind Kejriwal is back in form. He is aggressive. He is attacking the Prime Minister fiercely. He is not holding back, even if it means getting personal - something he has firmly avoided in recent years

Opinion: For 2024, Rahul Gandhi Must Open Talks With These 3 Leaders

Ashutosh | Saturday March 18, 2023

There is no denying that opposition unity has always been tricky business and a complicated affair. It is time consuming too, but it is also an opportunity for Rahul Gandhi and the Congress to show their leadership and turn adversity into opportunity

Opinion: Manish Sisodia And AAP Cannot Avoid Some Questions

Ashutosh | Tuesday February 28, 2023

Is Manish Sisodia paying the price for not standing up to his boss Arvind Kejriwal? Or is he the victim of a larger conspiracy to destabilise the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, as the party has long suggested?

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