
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.
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
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
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