Ashutosh – Author, NDTV.com

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?

Opinion: The Curious Lack Of Urgency In Opposition Ahead Of 2024

Ashutosh | Wednesday February 22, 2023

Opposition unity has grown more complicated than before, and if we try to understand its mechanism through the old prism, it will be a mistake.

Opinion: There's Something Different About Rahul Gandhi

Ashutosh | Thursday February 09, 2023

It may still be open to debate whether Rahul's latest endeavour will fetch votes for the party and reinstall the party in the driver's seat. But it cannot be denied that Rahul Gandhi has finally grasped what his party needs.

Opinion: 3 Big Reasons For The BJP's Incredible Gujarat Result

Ashutosh | Thursday December 08, 2022

Gujarat will intrigue political scientists always with the BJP's uninterrupted 32-year run.

Opinion: With 'Ravan' Insult For PM, Congress Repeats A Losing Pattern

Ashutosh | Wednesday November 30, 2022

The decline of a political party is inevitable when it does not learn from its mistakes. The Congress refuses to learn that indulging in personal attacks on Modi backfires on it every time.

Opinion:<I>"Aukaat"</I> Remark Against Modi Is Latest Gift From Congress To PM

Opinion:"Aukaat" Remark Against Modi Is Latest Gift From Congress To PM

Ashutosh | Tuesday November 22, 2022

Has the Congress done it again? Will Congress leader Madhusudan Mistry's statement about Modi's "aukaat" (standing) be a defining moment in the Gujarat election?

Opinion: BJP's Determination To Win Elections Pays Off

Ashutosh | Monday November 07, 2022

It is always risky to read too much into by-election results of any kind, be it assembly or parliamentary. It is impossible to tell which way the political wind is blowing based on a few seats scattered across states.

Opinion: AAP's Big Advantage In Gujarat And 3 Weaknesses

Ashutosh | Friday November 04, 2022

Nobody can say with confidence how much it will damage the Congress. But AAP is here to stay, at the cost of the Congress.

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