MS Shanker At the just-concluded two-day All-India Congress Committee (AICC) session in Ahmedabad (April 8–9)—billed as a crucial moment of introspection for a party still reeling from a decade of electoral decline—the Congress once again served up a familiar cocktail of sulking, blame-shifting, and nostalgia. Instead of a bold roadmap or hard-headed strategy, the proceedings…
MS Shanker Amid swirling speculations about leadership changes within the BJP’s state units, the party faces a crucial decision in Tamil Nadu. The possibility of replacing K. Annamalai as the state BJP chief, reportedly as part of a realignment with AIADMK for the upcoming assembly elections, raises concerns about repeating the misstep made in Telangana….
MS Shanker India’s political landscape is witnessing an unprecedented and blatant scramble for minority votes, particularly among Muslims, who constitute around 18% of the population. The opposition parties, long accustomed to a complacent majority, are now aggressively courting minority voters to stay relevant in the electoral game. With Congress—the traditional bastion of Muslim votes—losing its…
MS Shanker As Tamil Nadu inches closer to the 2026 assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing significant shifts. The recent meeting between AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Home Minister Amit Shah signals a possible realignment that could reshape electoral equations. While Palaniswami termed it a courtesy call, political insiders suggest otherwise. AIADMK’s…
MS Shanker The cracks in Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government are widening, exposing the fragile nature of this alliance. While the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena stand united over the recent Nagpur riots—where police investigations confirm that elements within the Muslim minority provoked large-scale violence, including the molestation of women cops—Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh President Vladimir Putin’s recent praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a pivotal moment in India’s rise as a global power. Under Modi’s leadership, India has strengthened its role as a true Vishwa Guru—a global teacher and guiding force—while emerging as a key advocate for peace. His transformative foreign policy has…
Chamarthi Pradeep Kumar The phrase “justice delayed is justice denied” has echoed through legal and public discourse for centuries. Yet, it remains an undeniable reality in India’s judicial system. The Supreme Court’s recent remarks on the delay in disqualifying MLAs in Telangana—a situation likened to “the patient is dead, but the operation was successful”—ironically mirror…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), is often perceived as the last foreign ruler of India—a characterization that reflects concerns over her leadership style and political strategies. Her approach is seen by critics as mirroring historical invaders like the Mughals and the British, particularly in fostering divisions within…
MS Shanker With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections just a year away, the state’s political temperature is rising. Historically dominated by Dravidian parties, Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is witnessing shifting dynamics, with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) facing a potential decline in voter support. Pollsters currently project the DMK’s vote share at 18%, while…
Dr Buragadda Srinadh The preservation of Lenin’s decaying body in Red Square serves as a powerful symbol for many Communists, representing not just a historical figure but the ideals and aspirations of the Communist movement. For them, maintaining Lenin’s body is an act of faith, respect, and commitment to the revolutionary principles he espoused. It…
