MS Shanker In a rare blend of poetic wit and unflinching candor, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday delivered a memorable press conference while announcing the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections. Deviating from the customary procedural tone, Kumar employed Urdu shayari to effectively dismantle opposition narratives that often surface after electoral defeats….
MS Shanker The India-Canada bilateral relationship has been strained in recent years, largely due to misguided policies pursued by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This strain became particularly evident as India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Trudeau’s actions, seemingly aimed at undermining Modi’s government, included cozying up…
MS Shanker Delhi’s upcoming assembly elections promise to be more than just a fight for power—they’re shaping up as a referendum on the political future of Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Once the poster boy for anti-corruption crusades, Kejriwal has, ironically, become the epitome of everything he once opposed. If hypocrisy were…
MS Shanker P.V. Narasimha Rao, the man who saved India from economic collapse in 1991, remains one of the most underappreciated leaders in the country’s history. Despite being a lifelong Congress loyalist and a Prime Minister who carried the nation through one of its darkest periods, Rao has been denied the recognition he so rightfully…
MS Shanker The controversy surrounding actor Allu Arjun’s alleged involvement in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case has spiralled into a full-fledged political battle. With the case diary now public, it reveals that 18 individuals have been implicated, including Allu Arjun as the 11th accused. The principal accused are the owners of Sandhya Theatre, but the…
Our Political Desk The recent controversy surrounding Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and actor Allu Arjun over the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre has drawn sharp public and political reactions. The incident occurred during a promotional event for Allu Arjun’s much-anticipated movie Pushpa 2, resulting in a loss of life and injuries. The CM’s statements…
MS Shanker It’s heartwarming to see Indian lawmakers embracing democracy so passionately—by literally wrestling for it. The recent jostle at Parliament’s Makar Dwar, which allegedly left two BJP members injured, was less about legislating and more about showcasing physical prowess. Bravo! For a nation that prides itself on being the world’s largest democracy, such incidents…
MS Shanker Priyanka Vadra, often compared to her grandmother Indira Gandhi for her striking resemblance and demeanor, raised expectations when she participated in the Lok Sabha debate on the Indian Constitution. Many hoped she would deliver a compelling and impactful speech, positioning herself as a credible voice for her party. However, her performance turned out…
MS Shanker The Narendra Modi government has taken a bold step in proposing the “One Nation, One Poll” initiative by clearing it for discussion in Parliament. While the political debate rages on, it’s crucial to examine the facts and implications of this proposal objectively. Simultaneous elections are not a novel concept in India. At the…
Our Political Desk The political landscape in Telangana has descended into a symbolic battlefield over “Telangana Thalli,” the mother figure of the state. This controversy highlights the underlying tensions between the ruling Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), with both parties leveraging cultural icons to assert their political narratives. The Telangana Thalli statue, introduced…
