
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.
Congress bets on district-level cadre and a Mandal-style caste mobilisation to rebuild its street presence and forge a broader social coalition
Observers believe that Sachin Pilot's involvement has created a positive shift, contrasting with the previous optics under Bhupesh Baghel, and is crucial for organizing the party
While a junior partner, Congress feels its growth is stifled and sees J&K as a fertile ground for expansion, unlike its alliances in Tamil Nadu or Jharkhand
There are murmurs within the party that Patkar is now walking a separate line, which, if not contained by the party leadership soon, could further damage the party’s unity and cohesion
The fifth meeting was on September 4 to discuss crucial matters regarding Jammu and Kashmir
The Congress party has seen a notable shift in its internal hierarchy, with Sachin Pilot receiving a significant organizational role as AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab
Kalpana D. Kumar, Founder and Director of the KARE Therapy Center in Chennai, argued at THE WEEK’s ‘Healthy Young Mind, Healthy India’ event that parents and schools need to do more to normalise conversations around difficult subjects
AIIMS Professor Gauri Shankar Kaloiya advocated practical interventions like SMART goals and lifestyle adjustments to help students navigate academic pressures and regain control of their lives, at THE WEEK’s ‘Healthy Young Mind, Healthy India’ event
During a session on ‘Understanding the Stressors and the Solutions’ at THE WEEK’s ‘Healthy Young Mind, Healthy India’ summit at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, experts highlighted the difficulties young people face in identifying their distress and accessing support
To kickstart its campaign, the Congress is planning a mass street campaign in Haldwani against a purification ritual performed by a group of people whom the party has accused of having links with the BJP
The latest tussle within the Telangana Congress is particularly visible between old Congress leaders Konda Surekha and G. Chinna Reddy and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his camp
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
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