
Badar is a correspondent specialising in both national and internal politics of the Indian National Congress. An avid reader, he has a deep appreciation for Russian literature - particularly Fyodor Dostoevsky - along with Greek philosophy and Arabic rationalism. He also has a fondness for sheer chai (noon chai), a staple of Kashmiri tradition.
Within days, it generated millions of views and crossed more than 20 million followers, a scale not seen before. Also, unlike traditional political formations, the movement has not projected any major political ambitions
Both camps are struggling more with their internal issues than with effectively occupying the opposition space. This has created a vacuum within Bihar’s Opposition politics
The Congress and Samajwadi Party alliance in Uttar Pradesh, which was successful in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is facing uncertainty regarding its shape for the 2027 Assembly elections due to internal Congress debates about potentially allying with Mayawati.
A small section of Congress leaders wants to bring back Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati into the bloc
The key question now is whether the BJP can win a seat it lost in 2024, particularly after Nagaon became a Muslim-majority constituency following the 2023 delimitation exercise
Rahul Gandhi’s formula of choosing chief ministers has largely been based on a democratic process
After Rahul Gandhi's participation in the yatra, Brijendra is seen to have received full-fledged support from the high command
Initial assessments have found that the Congress's weak cadre network was one of the major causes for the crushing defeat of the party in the Assam Assembly elections
India's hydrogen ambition is taking flight with green buses operating in the challenging high-altitude cold desert of Ladakh and pilot projects across the plains
Akhilesh Yadav is in no mood to give any impression that his position has weakened before the Congress, nor does he wish to hand a free hand or any kind of leverage to the Congress in Uttar Pradesh
Amid thousands gathered for the last phase of the Sadbhav Yatra in Gurugram, Rahul Gandhi’s presence sent a strong message that Singh enjoys the backing of the AICC leadership
The move comes amid growing concern within sections of the party that taking on the BJP effectively requires stronger financial resources
Congress party performance review utilises a colour-coded system to assess district presidents appointed under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, aiming to improve accountability
Some leaders on the other side argue that this is the time to give more space to younger faces and build a new crop of leaders for the future
The Raijor Dal chief won his Sibsagar seat by a margin of more than 17,000 votes
The win, coupled with the weakening of several regional parties, presents an opportunity for the Congress to play a more central role in the national opposition
Assam election results are pointing towards a third consecutive victory for the BJP, while the Congress is struggling to gain ground
Kashmir is experiencing a subdued season, but the valley’s enduring appeal remains intact
The Congress has placed its hopes on the legacy, organisational recall, and perceived popularity of Gaurav Gogoi, son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi
Both parties vie for the same secular vote bank, often splitting it and benefiting the BJP
Rahul Gandhi’s endorsement could provide political oxygen to Brijendra Singh, strengthening his standing within the Haryana Congress
The Mahila Congress has rolled out a nationwide signature and postcard campaign, alongside protests and press conferences, aimed at building pressure for immediate implementation of the 2023 women reservation bill
The Congress's Bihar unit in-charge, Krishna Allavaru, has visited the state only twice in the past five months since the assembly elections
From the selection of herbs to packaging and product formulation, every stage should be carefully monitored, especially for products that make medicinal claims
From tackling lifestyle errors for long-term health to exploring Pranic Healing, experts at THE WEEK AYUSH Conclave delved deep into the process of healing in modern times
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