Opinion

Opinion: A Mandate for Mehnat - By Vinay Sahasrabuddhe

Every election verdict has distinct messages and important lessons, if one is ready to take them. When one deciphers the recent mandate secured by the BJP, at least 4 important points emerge.

Opinion: Amit Shah, "3D" Man On A Mission - by Vinay Sahasrabuddhe

Known for his courage of conviction, he has become famous for three Ds - dexterity, decisiveness and above all, dedication to his ideology.

Opinion: Oppose 'Sanatan', Appease Minorities

Etymologically, the term Sanatan is about eternal; something that has continued for generations. Many of our beliefs and traditions are Sanatan as they have been inherited and passed down for generations. Sanatan is ever ageing but never old.

Opinion: Simultaneous Elections - Mother of all Democratic Reforms

One thing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dead against is the Chalta Hai attitude that has become the mainspring of Status-Quo-ist approach.

Opinion: In The Name Of I.N.D.I.A

Brinda Karat, within 24 hours of the much talked about Bengaluru meeting of 26 opposition parties, strongly criticised Mamata Banerjee as anti-democratic. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar openly expressed his reluctance to be the Convenor of the yet

Opinion: School Textbooks Need Reforms and Rightsizing

This manufactured controversy is a classic case of much ado about nothing. The ongoing debate has missed several points on which the parliamentary panel very thoughtfully reflected.

Opinion: The Kerala Story - Not Just Kerala's Story

Regardless of what the critics say about The Kerala Story, the educational value of the movie cannot be underestimated.

Opinion: Karnataka - The Case Of BJP

Notwithstanding the shortcomings of the outgoing BJP government in Karnataka, the loss in this major state election shouldn't be interpreted as a rejection of the BJP's policies, programmes, and leadership.

Opinion: The Hypocrisy Of Maharashtra's Progressives

With the spirit of accommodation now shrinking, the days of a genuine exchange of thoughts and ideas have become a thing of the past.

Opinion: Five Reasons Why An Opposition Alliance Is A No-Go

Unlike in the past, this khichdi being cooked for 2023-24 remains a mix of adulterated and impure ingredients. No voter would care for a dish that could harm their health.

Opinion: Amit Shah and the Politics of Performance

The new generation is now firmly in charge, writes the BJP's Vinay Sahasrabuddhe.

Blog: What BJP's First-Time MPs Learnt

BJP's Vinay Sahasrabuddhe on the 48-hour training camp.

Blog: Inside the BJP's Training Camp for New MPs

An instructor, the party's Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, shares the experience

Opinion: In Modi's Grand Oath Ceremony, the Spirit of Participation

He has focused on participatory mechanisms at every level, writes Vinay Sahasrabuddhe.

Opinion: Beyond Elections 2014, This is What We Need

Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe is In-Charge of BJP's National Good Governance Cell and Director of Public Policy Research Centre, New Delhi.

Blog: Gujarat Model, Secrets of a Delivering Government

BJP's Vinay Sahasrabuddhe offers some examples