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Opinion Jun.17.19

Lessons from a lull a century ago: The Congress party's 'constructive programme'

The party leadership must realize that today's political and ideological challenge is more onerous than the British raj
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Jun.3.19

Second-term hubris: Lessons from the past

The Manmohan Singh regime did not become as haughty as that of Indira Gandhi in the first half of the 1970s
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion May.20.19

As India awaits the election results, all eyes are on Uttar Pradesh and Bengal

Bengal is the BJP's prime target, not least because it has the third largest number of Lok Sabha seats after UP and Maharashtra
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion May.13.19

I, me, myself: The Modi cult could threaten the BJP too

Instead of pitting leader against leader, Opposition parties can use the opportunity to democratize their own organizations
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Apr.22.19

By choosing Pragya Singh Thakur, the Modi regime has bared its terrifying saffron fangs

Supporters of the PM's 'development' agenda were shocked, but the PM himself is her biggest supporter
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Apr.15.19

Narendra Modi and Indira Gandhi: striking contrasts in victory

Even first-time voters will be able to distinguish between the élan of true victory and its 56-inch, tawdry alternative
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Apr.8.19

Advani’s swansong: an intervention that lacks conviction

After years of silence on mob lynchings and assaults on institutions, he spoke out only on being denied a ticket
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Mar.4.19

Let’s get real: The February 26 air strikes have not made India safer

There is no clarity in the establishment on the central question -- what should be our attitude towards Pakistan?
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Feb.25.19

Playing at war: A state of heightened hate is corroding India from within

The anti-Pakistan theatrics of 'educated' middle-class Indians have been extraordinarily immature, petty and disturbing
By Manini Chatterjee
Opinion Feb.18.19

After Pulwama, a manufactured outpouring of grief

The talk of retaliation is aimed at ratcheting up jingoism and distracting from questions about the government's failures
By Manini Chatterjee

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