Bharti Mishra Nath
Bharti Mishra Nath is Contributing Editor, NDTV
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Opinion: Karnataka's Factionalism And Goa's Baggage Are BJP's Next Electoral Tests
Recent developments have exposed cracks in both states.
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Opinion | Arithmetic, Alliances And The Quest For Constitutional Power
While cabinet changes are routine in any administration, the circumstances surrounding this exercise suggest that political arithmetic rather than administrative performance may dominate the calculations.
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Opinion| Did Trinamool Congress Collapse For Want Of Clear Ideology?
The dramatic collapse of the Trinamool in West Bengal following the poll defeat has reignited a debate - was the party's collapse inevitable because it never possessed a coherent ideological foundation of its own?
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Opinion | A Chief Minister Tossing A Half-Eaten Apple, And A New Low
For a state as politically aware as Karnataka, people are entitled to expect better optics, better judgment, and a stronger demonstration of respect from those who occupy the highest offices of government.
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Opinion | K Annamalai's Exit - An Asset Lost, Or Strategic Reset?
amil Nadu politics has often rewarded tough and popular personalities - but only those who build enduring political machines survive. As Annamalai is parting amicably from his parent party, a future relationship with his mentors can't be ruled out.
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Opinion: Forecast, Frustration Or Fear Politics? On Rahul Gandhi's 'Modi Government Will Fall' Claim
Without clarity, the comment sounds less like evidence-based political analysis and more like headline politics.
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Opinion | Centre-State Relations: A Revanth Reddy Model
In an era where political discourse often descends into personal attacks and institutional confrontation, even small gestures of mutual respect send a powerful message.
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Opinion | How Women Are Reshaping Assembly Elections Across India
The electoral landscapes of the five states illustrate a powerful reality- women voters are no longer peripheral participants but central architects of political outcomes.
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Opinion: Why BJP Win In Gujarat Local Body Polls Has Worried Congress And AAP
The BJP's performance was sweeping in the truest sense. It won all 15 municipal corporations and 78 out of 84 municipalities - crossing the 50% vote-share mark in each - an indicator not just of victory, but dominance in urban areas.
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Opinion | When Politicians Lose Sense Of Propriety
Two recent statements by renpwned politicians are not isolated gaffes. They are symptoms of a larger degradation in public discourse where outrage replaces argument, and insult substitutes ideology
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Opinion | Challenges For The First BJP Government In Bihar
Although Choudhary is the face of the government, Bihar remains a coalition system involving the BJP, JD(U) and other regional parties. This builds inherent tension for the top man.
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Opinion | AAP And Raghav Chadha At A Political Crossroads
The public unravelling of the relationship between Chadha and AAP is not merely another episode of intra-party dissent. It is a revealing moment that exposes deeper structural and ideological weaknesses within the party.
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Opinion | Building India's Human Capital Amid Persistent Child Malnutrition
The path to Viksit Bharat runs through India's anganwadis, schools, and households. The question is not whether India can afford to invest in child nutrition- it is whether it can afford not to.
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Opinion | Why Is Nitish Headed To The Rajya Sabha?
Shifting to Rajya Sabha gives Nitish a national legislative role, potentially boosting his influence on broader policymaking and alliance politics.
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Opinion | Is CBSE Being Unfair To Students?
Board exams should challenge students, but not at the cost of clarity and educational justice.
