
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.
The Punjab Congress must resolve its deep-seated internal divisions to capitalise on a favourable political landscape ahead of the 2027 state elections
Bhupesh Baghel, Congress’s state in-charge for Punjab, talks about the party’s organisational strategy, the BJP’s growing presence and the chances of coming back to power
'I am very clear: India’s biggest asset is its 70 crore women—their unique journeys, imagination and dreams,' Rahul Gandhi said, while kicking off the fourth edition of his student outreach campaign
The Congress party faces significant internal challenges as it prepares for upcoming state assembly elections in Punjab and Goa
Sonia Gandhi's upcoming memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' promises to bring forth a personal account of her life that was full of compulsions and sensitivities as she had to fight the "outsider" narrative from rival parties
The Jharkhand student protests for education reform resulted in a major win after the state government agreed to cancel faulty exams following a 23-day movement
2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election presents a critical challenge for CM Yogi Adityanath and the BJP. After a decade in power, the party confronts significant anti-incumbency and a newly confident Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance
The Congress party's strategy to corner the BJP government over a lathi-charge on student protesters in Delhi has been complicated by a similar incident in JMM-Congress-ruled Jharkhand
Through a powerful digital presence and by securing tangible victories like the resignation of the education minister, the CJP is cementing its role as a formidable new force in national student politics
Hoardings displayed across the venue read, 'Reel Mantri, give us real jobs', taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at KP Ground in Prayagraj on August 8
The Union Territory of Ladakh is launching India's first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari, featuring guided expeditions for snow leopard and birdwatching
The victory was not accidental but the result of a meticulously planned grassroots campaign that focused on a single constituency, deploying hundreds of dedicated volunteers
From back-to-back natural disasters to the state's low financial health, it has been hard for the Congress-led government to meet its promises and take care of progress in Himachal Pradesh
While the immediate agitation has been called off, the movement, led by the CJP, has created a new model for public dissent and left a lasting sentiment for greater government accountability
Congress leaders believe Pradhan's resignation has punctured the perception that the BJP is politically invulnerable
Even though the government has decided to set up fast-track courts and Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike, protesters continue to raise slogans demanding Pradhan's resignation
Congress leaders believe this is the first time in the last 12 years that the government has been cornered organically, and that the party should leave no stone unturned in supporting the movement
Congress leaders staged a sit-in protest outside the prime minister's residence to build greater political pressure on the government
The Congress has framed it's own campaign, Chhatron ki Goonj, to reach out to students and sensitise them about what they believe is the lack of concern from the government
Although the protests have been sabotaged by the government, the sentiment among the people may perhaps drive a prolonged anti-government movement
Rahul Gandhi highlighted recent paper leaks, the financial burden of education on middle-class families, and the lack of diverse employment opportunities at the Uttarakhand leg of his Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign
The Congress high command believes maintaining the current leadership is crucial to avoid appearing weak and to prevent encouraging similar tactics from other regional leaders
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
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