Ashutosh – Author, NDTV.com

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.

Opinion: Kejriwal's Approach To Shaheen Bagh And CAA Disadvantages BJP

Ashutosh | Tuesday January 21, 2020

So what is the mystery behind the "silence" on Shaheen Bagh? Why does AAP not want to touch this issue with a barge pole?

Opinion: Why Kejriwal Is More Dangerous Than Ever For Modi

Ashutosh | Wednesday January 08, 2020

The muted Kejriwal of 2020 is more dangerous than the roaring tiger of 2015. The duo of Modi and Shah has to watch out. The margin of defeat and victory in Delhi might not make or break the Modi government but it will definitely send a signal across the country.

Opinion: In Jharkhand Defeat, 6 Big Lessons For Modi And Shah

Ashutosh | Monday December 23, 2019

Modi is a fast learner. And he knows how to weave a new narrative. But the loss in Jharkhand is stark and it is time for him to take a few bold steps and do some serious re-thinking and future planning if he has to stay the course.

Opinion: Election Results A Warning For BJP, Tragedy For Congress

Ashutosh | Friday October 25, 2019

The results of the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections should not enthuse the BJP leadership much. The results are not as encouraging as the BJP would have wanted them to be. In Maharashtra, the BJP-Shiv Sena will form the government. The combo has crossed the majority mark, though with a reduced tally since 2014. In Haryana, the BJP had aimed at more than 75 o...

Opinion: How Modi Recovered From December Setbacks For Huge Win

Ashutosh | Thursday May 23, 2019

The time has come for opposition forces to invent new concepts, innovate new techniques to face and fight the Hindutva Juggernaut, which, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has completely redefined politics.

Opinion: I Find Exit Polls Hard To Believe, Will Wait For May 23

Ashutosh | Monday May 20, 2019

"I don't believe this data because the reality, as I see it, looks different. I may be wrong or I may have missed noticing when India changed so drastically. Real data has to convince me."

Opinion: Arvind Kejriwal Must Accept The Truth. He Has Missed The Bus

Ashutosh | Tuesday April 16, 2019

It is difficult for Arvind Kejriwal to digest the fact that Rahul Gandhi has emerged like a phoenix from the ashes and now he seems to be the pivot of opposition unity. It is also difficult for Kejriwal to come to terms with the fact that the Congress is reviving itself and AAP is no longer seen as an alternative to the Congress.

Opinion: Can Priyanka Gandhi Damage The BJP? Yes - This Is How

Ashutosh | Friday March 22, 2019

Priyanka Gandhi's entry has given a new dimension to the electoral battle in UP. Now the battle seems to have turned triangular. It is expected that this will split anti-BJP votes and will finally benefit Modi, but one should not hasten to any conclusion.

Opinion: In Talks with Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal's Big Mistake

Ashutosh | Thursday March 07, 2019

The Congress finds Kejriwal and AAP too maverick and volatile. In private, Congress leaders confess it is very difficult to handle Arvind Kejriwal and his party. For them, AAP is too unpredictable and does not move like a traditional party. The Congress is especially apprehensive of Kejriwal. Across the political spectrum, Kejriwal suffers from a credibility crisis.

Opinion: 4 Reasons Priyanka Gandhi's News Is Worrying For Modi And BJP

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