Another Son Rises
The elevation of Pranab Prakash Das to the post of Biju Janata Dal’s organisational secretary signals a change in the party’s power equations. For...
EZC A Political Triumph For Odisha Chief Minister
The 24th Eastern Zonal Council meet was a big event. Hosted by Odisha it saw chief ministers of West Bengal and Bihar sharing their...
The Meaning of Delhi Verdict
The fact that Kejriwal cared not to attack Modi shows that he did not seek to make a contest between him and Modi; but...
Of Crime and Politics
The case of Anup Sai has put the focus back on the nexus between crime and politics and raised questions marks over the willingness...
Red Terror Drives People Out of Their Home
The difficult topography of Malkangiri and Koraput makes the job of the administration extremely challenging. While they lack motorable roads and good bridges over...
Doing His Best For The People
Chief minister, Naveen Patnaik is now engaged in an exercise that would make him go down in history as one of the most benevolent...
Violence As A Political Tool
Politicians of all hues have been found inciting violence sometime or other. They have been accused of masterminding communal riots. What is worrisome is...
Naveen Emerges Stronger But Controversies Dog Government
The year 2019 saw the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal going from strength to strength. It won an impressive political victory both in the...
Guarding State’s Interest
Chief minister, Naveen Patnaik’s one-point formula seems to be doing his best to protect the interests of his state and his party. This ensures...
Political Implications of Ayodhya Verdict
‘Ram Mandir’ ceases to be an issue to whip up popular sentiments, election or no election. It was equally heartening to hear Mohan Bhagwat,...
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State parties never lose relevance in India
The continued presence and influence of state parties are a natural and important feature of India’s democratic and federal political system.
Regional Political Parties (state...
Is Cockroach Janta Party led ‘GenZ’ protest a success story?
Born of a satirical meme, the CJP in its early days displayed hyperpolitical characteristics, especially in its refusal of representation by political parties. CJP...
Youth Unemployment: A Crisis
Nelson Mandela, 1993 Nobel Peace Prize winner, once said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” This is a popular quotation, which...
