
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.
By appointing dalit leader Rajendra Pal Gautam and reaffirming its commitment to the PDA plank, Congress aims to attract a major portion of the dalit vote, capitalising on the perceived decline of the BSP
Sources suggest that while there are power centers and competing ambitions within the Madhya Pradesh Congress, particularly regarding the political futures of Digvijaya Singh's son and Patwari's own leadership aspirations, these are not necessarily indicative of a full-blown factional battle
Punjab Congress faces internal factionalism ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, with leaders lobbying for greater roles and dissatisfied with current leadership decisions
Punjab Congress unit is facing a major internal crisis due to a power struggle between former CM Charanjit Singh Channi and state president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
CPI Rajya Sabha MP Santosh Kumar P. has written to PM Modi over alleged financial irregularities in managing Ram Temple donations
The new department will put an extra layer of management overseeing that the targets have been achieved and if not which stage of the hierarchy needs to be fixed
The discreet document, also known as the "office note", follows a strict hierarchy for approvals on matters like appointments and strategy before reaching the party president
The Opposition successfully leveraged a narrative that the BJP intended to amend the Constitution, which resonated strongly with Dalit voters and significantly impacted the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. It is now being repurposed by the Congress for the upcoming 2027 assembly elections
Following recent election results and internal reshuffles, the Congress party is facing several high-level vacancies. Key leaders have been moved to state units, while performance issues and potential promotions are creating a significant organisational shake-up
Shashi Tharoor's defiance of the party line is causing a major rift within the Congress party, as he makes public statements that appear to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Pranav Jha's loss, attributed to failed negotiations with partners like the JMM, highlights deep cracks within the Opposition's INDIA bloc and costs the Congress a crucial seat
The current demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is an immediate point of accountability, but it is not the sole anchor of the Cockroach Janta Party, Dipke said
The panellists argued that excellence in education cannot be measured merely by examination results but by an institution's ability to equip students with purpose, adaptability and real-world skills
Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Commissioner Gupta said workforce development is important, requiring a fundamental shift in education design and delivery that extends beyond examinations and degrees
Justice Chandrachud described Gen Z as more fearless and willing to question authority than previous generations
While the parties decided to meet once every two months, there was no discussion on preventing state-level rivalries arising from competing interests
Gehlot has reignited a 4-year-old debate, saying that a "big conspiracy" within the Congress had impeded his elevation to the post of party president
Congress leadership’s strategic moves in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, indicate a more centralised approach to party organisation and a focus on adapting to local political realities
From slogans demanding 'azadi' from paper leaks to placards carrying messages against the govt and the education minister, the CJP protest reflects a broader sentiment of discontent
The transition in Karnataka, in contrast to the past challenges in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, shows a resurgence of the Congress high command's authority
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is expected to arrive in Delhi from the US on Saturday morning and will then approach the Parliament Street police station, seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar
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
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