
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.
His resignation draws strong parallels to Tariq Hamid Karra, who similarly quit the PDP and Parliament two years after his 2014 victory
In a conversation with THE WEEK, NSUI president Vinod Jakhar lashed out at the JMI administration amid the Congress-backed outfit's hunger strikes for the restoration of student union elections
Modern tourism has shifted from passive sightseeing to seeking immersive experiences and personal takeaways from journeys
Experts emphasise integrating craft heritage with tourism, digital marketing, and storytelling to reach global audiences
Tourism officials emphasised that heritage tourism should embrace festivals, arts, crafts, and less-known destinations rather than focusing solely on monuments
Opposition parties seem to have become more aggressive ahead of the Nov 1 rally, despite the CJP earlier becoming the primary mobilising force in the anti-CEC protests
INDIA bloc consolidation has become the central focus of the Congress party as it actively mobilises regional allies, students, and professionals to build a sustained, unpredictable movement against the ruling BJP
Although student leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Neha Bora have all been at the centre of judicial proceedings, Neha Bora has made aggressive attempts to challenge them
The challenge for the Opposition is to turn issues affecting the BJP into a coherent narrative that resonates with voters at the grassroots and create an amplifier effect, rather than allowing them to remain disconnected
THE WEEK correspondent Badar Bashir recounts his unexpected eight-hour detention at Maurya Enclave police station after being caught in a police sweep without his press card
By denying venue access, and cracking down on CJP leaders, the government has reined in the protests
Protest at Connaught Place saw sharply lower participation compared to earlier agitations, attributed to strict administrative measures by Delhi Police and a lack of on-ground leadership
Despite leading AISA, the student wing of the CPI(ML), Neha Bora has increasingly participated in high-level opposition meetings and walked alongside top Congress leaders like Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi
According to sources, the Opposition is formulating a strategy to bring the entire Opposition, civil society groups, pressure groups and the CJP together on a common platform
Rahul Gandhi affirmed that the opposition will continue its sustained struggle for democracy for as long as necessary
Opposition parties are leveraging investigative reports and election data breakdowns to demand the resignation of the CEC over alleged 'vote theft'
According to analysts, the opposition parties' and CJP's strategy has become more pointed over the past few months, with an attempt to target the very image that the BJP and its top leadership have crafted over the past 12 years
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and activist Neha Bora recently criticized the judiciary during widespread street protests
AISA national president Neha Bora has emerged as a key student leader bridging the gap between various opposition factions
CJP protests in Delhi are fueling a major political challenge, uniting opposition parties against the BJP government over allegations of vote theft and a lack of electoral transparency
The opposition pointed out severe staffing shortages, structural limitations, and a massive revenue surplus within the NTA
THE WEEK's Delhi correspondent Badar Bashir writes on how police detention during a political protest in Delhi provided him with a unique firsthand experience
Student wings of the party are preparing separately for the upcoming opposition INDIA bloc protest scheduled for October 12
Congress began intensifying its campaign against alleged vote theft after the 2023 Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Rahul Gandhi is successfully employing a strategic information game and strict operational secrecy, reminiscent of Indira Gandhi, to outmaneuver the ruling government
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