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Opinion | Veep Elections: Did The Opposition Lose ... Or Get Played?
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
It is difficult to verify all the charges and countercharges. But the lack of coherence in Opposition ranks has been laid bare. And this has been observed time and again since the nascent days of the INDIA bloc in 2023.
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Opinion | Between The Lines: What Dhankar's Exit Means for BJP And Parliament
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Dhankar was the second new entrant to the BJP after Satyapal Malik to have gained prominence in the Narendra Modi-era, chagrining the Sanghs old guard. The fallout of his resignation may cause a lively organisational debate in the BJP.
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Opinion | The Story Of Raj Narain, Who Led To Indira Gandhi's Ouster, Then Return
- Monday June 30, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The fall of two Prime Ministers, Indira Gandhi and Morarji Desai - as well as the (short-lived) anointment of a third, Chaudhary Charan Singh - is attributed to Narain.
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Opinion | How Rajiv Gandhi's Visit Turned Vizhinjam From A Fishing Village To Deepwater Port
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The idea for a deepwater sea port in Vizhinjam germinated in the days of the Travancore State in the British era. It was revived during a visit by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1985, who had gone there to inaugurate houses for fishermen.
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Opinion | Why Tharoor's Nomination For Global Role Has Stirred The Congress Nest
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Operation Sindoor and its aftermath have stirred the hornet's nest for the Congress. No one has openly spoken out against the leadership, but the actions of some individual leaders and their off-the-record chats reflect a disquiet within.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Lacklustre Congress And CPI(M) Meets Underscore BJP's Momentum
- Friday April 11, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The past week saw two all-India parties of the INDIA bloc, which essentially incorporates regional outfits, hold their conclaves.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Much Before Bofors, This Deal Brought 'Q' Into Limelight
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The ghost of 'Q' from the Bofors scandal is back in the news today. Will the LR sent to the US yield new information? Or will 'shoot and scoot' remain the leitmotif of Laffaire Bofors?
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Rahul Gandhi Has Been Reduced To An Emperor Without An Empire
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Without the Delhi party setup and shunned by its regional allies, the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, faces isolation and oblivion.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | As Hindenburg Closes 'Pipeline of Ideas', Rahul Gandhi Attacks 'Indian State'
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
While the Congress enters the 140th year of its political journey, despite sitting in the opposition for a third consecutive term, the party can take solace in the fact that the BJP's call for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat' has failed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Blog | The Story Of Congress's 'Indira Bhavan', Which Took 15 Years To Complete
- Friday January 10, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
At last, the AICC will have its own premises in New Delhi. The foundation stone of Indira Bhavan was laid by Sonia Gandhi, as Congress President, on the partys 125th anniversary in December 2009. The project took 15 years to come to fruition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Rajendra Prasad Ensured Ambedkar's Inclusion in Constituent Assembly
- Monday December 23, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
When the Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946, Dr. Ambedkar faced strong opposition to his candidacy from Congress stalwarts, including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | How The BJP Turned The Tables On Congress
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The BJP used the opportunity to criticise past Congress regimes for their lapses, which the Congress could neither defend nor explain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Why Rahul Gandhi Is Fast Losing Support Among Allies
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
As doubts grow among the INDIA bloc partners about the Congress partys ability to be the alliances pivot, Rahul Gandhi is likely to become a lame duck LoP in the coming months, without the active support of his allies
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Endorsement Sans Election: How Indira Gandhi's Death Changed Everything
- Monday October 28, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
In 1964 and 1966, when the premiership changed following the death of a predecessor, new incumbents were sworn in after a 13-day mourning period. But things were different in 1984, when Rajiv Gandhi was sworn in as PM.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Veep Elections: Did The Opposition Lose ... Or Get Played?
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
It is difficult to verify all the charges and countercharges. But the lack of coherence in Opposition ranks has been laid bare. And this has been observed time and again since the nascent days of the INDIA bloc in 2023.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Between The Lines: What Dhankar's Exit Means for BJP And Parliament
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Dhankar was the second new entrant to the BJP after Satyapal Malik to have gained prominence in the Narendra Modi-era, chagrining the Sanghs old guard. The fallout of his resignation may cause a lively organisational debate in the BJP.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | The Story Of Raj Narain, Who Led To Indira Gandhi's Ouster, Then Return
- Monday June 30, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The fall of two Prime Ministers, Indira Gandhi and Morarji Desai - as well as the (short-lived) anointment of a third, Chaudhary Charan Singh - is attributed to Narain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | How Rajiv Gandhi's Visit Turned Vizhinjam From A Fishing Village To Deepwater Port
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The idea for a deepwater sea port in Vizhinjam germinated in the days of the Travancore State in the British era. It was revived during a visit by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1985, who had gone there to inaugurate houses for fishermen.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Why Tharoor's Nomination For Global Role Has Stirred The Congress Nest
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Operation Sindoor and its aftermath have stirred the hornet's nest for the Congress. No one has openly spoken out against the leadership, but the actions of some individual leaders and their off-the-record chats reflect a disquiet within.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Lacklustre Congress And CPI(M) Meets Underscore BJP's Momentum
- Friday April 11, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The past week saw two all-India parties of the INDIA bloc, which essentially incorporates regional outfits, hold their conclaves.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Much Before Bofors, This Deal Brought 'Q' Into Limelight
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The ghost of 'Q' from the Bofors scandal is back in the news today. Will the LR sent to the US yield new information? Or will 'shoot and scoot' remain the leitmotif of Laffaire Bofors?
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Rahul Gandhi Has Been Reduced To An Emperor Without An Empire
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Without the Delhi party setup and shunned by its regional allies, the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, faces isolation and oblivion.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | As Hindenburg Closes 'Pipeline of Ideas', Rahul Gandhi Attacks 'Indian State'
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
While the Congress enters the 140th year of its political journey, despite sitting in the opposition for a third consecutive term, the party can take solace in the fact that the BJP's call for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat' has failed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Blog | The Story Of Congress's 'Indira Bhavan', Which Took 15 Years To Complete
- Friday January 10, 2025
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
At last, the AICC will have its own premises in New Delhi. The foundation stone of Indira Bhavan was laid by Sonia Gandhi, as Congress President, on the partys 125th anniversary in December 2009. The project took 15 years to come to fruition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Rajendra Prasad Ensured Ambedkar's Inclusion in Constituent Assembly
- Monday December 23, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
When the Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946, Dr. Ambedkar faced strong opposition to his candidacy from Congress stalwarts, including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | How The BJP Turned The Tables On Congress
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
The BJP used the opportunity to criticise past Congress regimes for their lapses, which the Congress could neither defend nor explain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Why Rahul Gandhi Is Fast Losing Support Among Allies
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
As doubts grow among the INDIA bloc partners about the Congress partys ability to be the alliances pivot, Rahul Gandhi is likely to become a lame duck LoP in the coming months, without the active support of his allies
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Endorsement Sans Election: How Indira Gandhi's Death Changed Everything
- Monday October 28, 2024
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
In 1964 and 1966, when the premiership changed following the death of a predecessor, new incumbents were sworn in after a 13-day mourning period. But things were different in 1984, when Rajiv Gandhi was sworn in as PM.
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www.ndtv.com