Ajit Kumar Jha
Ajit Kumar Jha is Editor Research for NDTV. Ajit specialises in elections, politics, strategy, and political economy. Ajit joined Trinity College, Oxford University to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and completed an M Litt on the Indian Emergency. While studying for a doctorate at UCLA in Political Economy, Ajit became a California Correspondent for India Today from Los Angeles. Ajit worked as a senior editor for The Times of India, The Indian Express and Hindustan Times. Ajit was the founding editor of the Tribune in the Middle East, in Doha (Qatar Tribune) and Muscat. Later, he joined as Editor Research for India Today, Outlook and the CEO and Editorial Director of BlitzIndia. Ajit has been a regular TV commentator for India Today, Aaj Tak, Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, News 9, TV9 and NDTV. He is also a commentator for some social media channels.
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Opinion | PM Modi's 'Jhalmuri' Moment: When The Snack Becomes The Story
While barnstorming in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a public stall in Jhargram, Purulia, ate jhalmuri.
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Opinion | A Northern Discomfort for Mamata Banerjee
In the last assembly elections in 2021, the TMC's wounds in North Bengal were visible not just in the arithmetic of seats but in the geometry of votes
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Opinion | The Inside Story Of The Decline Of Bengal
Half a century ago, far removed from the cacophony of today's reality, Calcutta - now Kolkata - glistened with the promise of progress and prosperity. It stood as an emblem of industrial might, a city that whispered to the ambitions of a newly independent nation. A journey from Asansol-Burnpur, twin cities where I spent my school days, southward...
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Inside Iran's New Supreme Leader's Challenges, His Networks And Arsenal
In the annals of history, transition often bears the weight of inherited legacy, and few legacies are as complex as that of Iran's Islamic Republic.
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Opinion | The Middle East Inferno, And Why India Can Play Mediator
In the shadow of perennially shifting alliances, the recent eruption of hostilities between Iran and a coalition led by Israel and the United States marks a pivotal moment in the geopolitics of the Middle East
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From "Jai Shree Ram" To "Jai Maa Kali": BJP's Cultural Rebranding In Bengal
In the swirling tapestry of Indian politics, few threads are as vibrant - and as contentious - as the narratives woven around cultural symbols.
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Opinion l The Many Shades Of Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026
In the kaleidoscopic narrative of India's economic landscape, the release of Budget 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marked a day likely to resonate for years to come.
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Opinion | "Crack Team, Internal Unity": Inside BJP's Bengal Election War Room
As the political adagio of West Bengal builds towards the upcoming assembly elections in March-April 2026, one cannot help but observe the intricate dance of ambition, identity, and power at play.
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Opinion | The Audacity Of Abhishek Banerjee's Yatra As A Political Revival
As Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee steps into the vibrant landscape of Bengal with his latest yatra, "Abar Jitbe Bangla" (Bengal will win again), the air is thick with anticipation.
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Trinamool vs BJP: The Big Battle For The Matua Vote Bank
On December 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Matua-dominated Ranaghat in Bengal's Nadia district held symbolic significance for the Matua voters, who perceive the right to vote as a sine qua non of their identity and sense of security.
