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Opinion | A Northern Discomfort for Mamata Banerjee
In the last assembly elections in 2021, the TMC's wounds in North Bengal were visible not just in the arithmetic of seats but in the geometry of votes
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Ajit Kumar Jha
- Mar 25, 2026 14:31 pm IST
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Opinion | The Inside Story Of The Decline Of Bengal
Half a century ago, far removed from the cacophony of today's reality, Calcutta - now Kolkata - glistened with the promise of progress and prosperity. It stood as an emblem of industrial might, a city that whispered to the ambitions of a newly independent nation. A journey from Asansol-Burnpur, twin cities where I spent my school days, southward...
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Ajit Kumar Jha
- Mar 20, 2026 10:22 am IST
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Opinion | The Audacity Of Abhishek Banerjee's Yatra As A Political Revival
As Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee steps into the vibrant landscape of Bengal with his latest yatra, "Abar Jitbe Bangla" (Bengal will win again), the air is thick with anticipation.
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Ajit Kumar Jha
- Jan 02, 2026 14:59 pm IST
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Opinion | Congress's Greatest Enemy Isn't BJP, But Itself
As the Congress grapples with its existential crisis, one is left to ponder: can a party so steeped in its own legacy navigate the turbulent waters of contemporary politics? Or is it destined to retrace its steps into irrelevance?
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Ajit Kumar Jha
- Nov 29, 2025 13:17 pm IST
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Opinion | Prashant Kishor: When The 'Game Changer' Quit The Game
In a realm where perception is often reality, Kishor now embodies the archetype of a politician who talks of a grand game but fails to deliver when it counts.
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Ajit Kumar Jha
- Oct 17, 2025 11:40 am IST
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Opinion: Tejashwi Yadav's Gamble: A Coalition On The Brink
At 36, Tejashwi Yadav appears as a young man in a tearing hurry to become Chief Minister of Bihar. It reflects immaturity. It undermines the collective spirit that is essential for any coalition, especially one that aspires to challenge ruling party.
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Ajit Kumar Jha
- Sep 17, 2025 09:01 am IST
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