Opinion | Tryst with Defections: Party-Hopping As A Constant In Politics

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Wednesday May 15, 2024

A common refrain among those labelled 'defectors', 'deserters', 'rebels', or 'turncoats' is that they're just seeking a better deal.

Opinion | How EVMs Have Evolved Despite Controversies

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Friday April 26, 2024

The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has always been mired in controversies-with debates heating up around the time of elections. Unfortunately, S. Rangarajan, the man who designed the EVM, is no longer here to defend the device.

Opinion | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A Tale Of 'Friendly Contests'

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Monday April 01, 2024

With just days to go for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, it seems increasingly likely that many alliance partners will field candidates against each other. Friendly contests and strategic manoeuvres continue to shape the political landscape in India.

Opinion: NRC, But Not CAA - What West Bengal's Rajbongshi Community Wants

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Friday March 15, 2024

Many who have been demanding a separate statehood want the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to determine illegal immigrants and pave the way for their deportation.

Opinion: It's Time To Focus On The Real Issues Facing India's Farm Sector

Jayanta Bhattacharya | Thursday March 14, 2024

It's high time that the parties concerned reach an agreement and address the issues affecting farmers comprehensively, rather than approaching them in a piecemeal manner. MSP, by no means, is a panacea.