Ashutosh – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: Bihar Chief Minister, Beware Of Tejashwi Yadav

Ashutosh | Tuesday November 10, 2020

But Tejashwi Yadav, despite the tragic failure, is the Man of the Moment. Till a month ago he was not taken seriously. It was a walkover for the NDA. The arithmetic was simple. In Bihar, whenever two of the three big parties have got together, they have won and formed the government.

Opinion: Nitish Kumar Is Now A Liability For The BJP

Ashutosh | Monday October 26, 2020

The BJP has realised that Nitish is no longer valuable for the party, and it is right time to explore a future without him bogging it down.

Opinion: This Is Rahul Gandhi's "Atal-Advani" Moment

Ashutosh | Wednesday October 07, 2020

For Rahul, this is the Atal-Advani moment. Like they went through the highs and lows, similarly, he must go through those. Those who ridicule him tend to forget that the BJS/BJP took 46 years to form the government at the centre despite the long legacy of the RSS that was formed in 1925.

Opinion: Justice for Sushant? Far From - And This Is Why

Ashutosh | Wednesday September 09, 2020

Is this what Sushant's family wanted? Is this justice for Sushant? In a television interview, Rhea pointed out that Sushant is now being remembered for his demons and not for his promising career or his talent. Maybe think about that.

Opinion: What SSR Blanket Coverage Tells Us About TV News Today

Ashutosh | Friday August 28, 2020

The coverage of this case will go down in history as a case study where all norms of journalism were thrown into dustbin, where political vendetta and masochism combined to weave a sordid drama. It is a story of moral decay.

Opinion: RG Should Be Thankful To The 23 Letter-Writers

Ashutosh | Tuesday August 25, 2020

The Congress at the moment is up against the most difficult situation in its history.

Opinion: The Vulgar, Callous Politics Around Sushant Singh Rajput Case

Ashutosh | Wednesday August 05, 2020

It is clear that thetragic death of a young man is being forced into a campaign issue for the forthcoming Bihar election.

Opinion: Ashok Gehlot Proves A Worthy Opponent Of Modi-Shah

Ashutosh | Wednesday July 22, 2020

This crisis has seen a new Gehlot. He is aggressive, swift, does not mince words and has been a step ahead of the rebels and Modi. It seems he has been keenly observing Modi and his style of functioning.

Opinion: Congress Must Accept It Needs Sachin More Than Gehlot

Ashutosh | Sunday July 12, 2020

Will the Congress lose another government in Rajasthan just as it did in Madhya Pradesh barely a few months ago? Will Sachin Pilot follow his ex-colleague Jyotiraditya Scindia and join the BJP? Will the Congress High Command behave like a mute spectator and let senior members of the Congress damage the party? Will the Congress do some soul-searching and get rid of old...

Opinion: China's Reason For Clash With India Despite Saying Otherwise

Ashutosh | Wednesday June 17, 2020

India is a responsible nation which relies on diplomatic and back-channel talks to defuse tensions. The Chinese have not entered our territory to launch a full-scale war with India. At the outside, they want to force India to negotiate, as Mao told his commanders in 1962. This is not the time for India to react in anger.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Covid-19 Stand Proves He's Become Standard-Fare Politician

Ashutosh | Wednesday June 10, 2020

It is the tragedy of this country that a potential political mega star has been tamed in Delhi and reduced now to a side hero in national politics.

Opinion: With Perfect Timing, Sonia Gandhi Scores. But Modi Will Win.

Ashutosh | Tuesday May 05, 2020

Sonia Gandhi raised a genuine issue quickly and effectively and her move will improve the Congress Party's image.But Modi is in a different league. His communication skills are brilliant.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Stale Cabinet Shows Regressive, Chauvinistic Values

Ashutosh | Tuesday February 18, 2020

The selection or "non selection" of Arvind Kejriwal's new cabinet speaks volume about the personality traits of the man. It's a stale cabinet, it has no new talent, it lacks vision and it promotes non-performance.

Opinion: 10 Reasons For Kejriwal Pounding BJP Today

Ashutosh | Tuesday February 11, 2020

In the end, AAP proved to be smarter. Kejriwal did not engage with Modi, attack him or get dented by the BJP's attempt to claim sole rights on nationalism. Will the BJP realize that its approach of hate has failed? Bengal and Bihar will establish what next.

Opinion: Yes, Kejriwal Peddling Soft Hindutva. Why That's Very Smart

Ashutosh | Wednesday February 05, 2020

My secular friends are going to be angry - or at least upset - with me. My submission is that "Hanuman Bhakt Kejriwal" is the best antidote to the polarising politics of Modi and Amit Shah. It works brilliantly as a counter-strategy to the BJP's politics of Hindutva.

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