Every time Asaduddin Owaisi opens his mouth, the word ‘Samvidhan’ (Constitution) makes a cameo — almost like a catchphrase in a B-grade political drama. It’s getting repetitive, tiresome, and frankly, insulting to anyone with even a basic understanding of the Indian Constitution. Owaisi, the AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP, seems to have assumed the dual…

In the rapidly evolving political landscape of a “new Bharat,” the Congress party’s Gandhi siblings—Rahul and Priyanka—are increasingly finding themselves irrelevant. Their party’s stance on the recent Waqf Board Amendments Bill has triggered not just political backlash but also a rare show of discontent from multiple minority communities, especially in Kerala. The Waqf Board Amendments…

With the passage of the Waqf Bill in both Houses of Parliament by a comfortable majority—including support from BJP allies and certain of getting the Presidential nod to become a law soon—it is now up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure its effective implementation. The focus must shift to reorganizing the Waqf Board, appointing…

Once again, speculation about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retirement has resurfaced. Opposition leaders such as Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav appear more anxious about Modi’s future than even his party members. Their concern stems from a political reality—they believe their survival hinges on his continued leadership. With the BJP continuing…

The Indian Opposition often presents itself as a champion of secularism. However, its consistent resistance to legislative reforms that benefit all minority communities raises questions about its broader commitment to inclusivity. A prime example is the opposition to the Waqf Board Amendments Bill, set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. While this bill aims…

A storm is brewing at the University of Hyderabad, one of India’s premier institutions, after police detained dozens of students protesting land clearing near Mushroom Rock. The students allege arbitrary arrests and a forceful police intrusion into academic spaces. With four earthmovers deployed and a heavy police presence, the confrontation quickly escalated. At the heart…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to attend the birth anniversary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at the organization’s headquarters in Nagpur has triggered a fresh wave of political controversy. The opposition’s visceral reaction is neither surprising nor new, given its long-standing obsession with the RSS. However, the outrage is both…

Political debates and public discourse in India have taken a sharp downturn in recent years, with once-respected platforms now becoming arenas for uncontrolled tirades and mudslinging. A prime example of this was witnessed when Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Rajya Sabha member, Sanjay Singh, was given free rein to launch a relentless verbal attack on Prime…

Religious practices are a fundamental right in any democratic society. However, when such practices spill over into public spaces, particularly roads, they raise serious concerns about public inconvenience, law enforcement, and social harmony. The decision by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra to prohibit prayers on main roads, especially during Ramadan, is a step…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks in the Rajya Sabha, where he confidently asserted that the Congress would not return to power at the Centre for another 15–20 years, sparked a heated political debate. Was this a display of arrogance, or was it rooted in strategic confidence? Opposition parties predictably labelled it as the…