
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.
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
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
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