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An important intervention that links Dalit ambitions to the larger aspirational thrust of Bharat

Dalits now want to become stakeholders and a part of the dispensation not only in Parliament but also in media, universities, think tanks, the judiciary and as entrepreneurs. This would be a true tribute to the legacy of BR Ambedkar

#AmbedkarJayanti2024 #Babasaheb

Bengal has a legacy problem that could begin to be resolved this Lok Sabha election

The interpretation of the Hindu-CSDS-Lokniti poll depends on whether you think the glass is half-full or half-empty. At the same time, the conclusion of the report is unambiguous:

I have attempted (in the short space available) to explore BJP’s thrust in the south and east. Article appeared in today’s Sunday The Times Of India . Would love any feedback

The contrived political controversy over Sanjeev Sanyal ‘s comments on Bengal cannot take away from the grim reality of the state’s decline from 1967. The custodians of decline have moved from preaching revolution & killing traffic constables to hoarding mountains of cash under…

An unintended consequence of the 2024 general election in W. Bengal is that the much overdue reassessment of Siraj-ud-Doulah is taking place. For those who are interested, the English translation of the 4volumes of Ghulam Husain Khan’s Seir Mutaquerin can complement S.C.Hill’s…

Normally, YouTube broadcasts on local politics in Bengal tend to be over the top. Understandably, they are inclined to be pro-BJP ( because Trinamool dominates the mainstream media). The over-reliance on YouTube assessments has prompted BJP to make some miscalculations. The video…

Just heard Suvendu Adhikari (Modi Ka Parivar) working the crowds at a well-attended BJP karyakarta rally in Jadavpur (WB). If the response is any indication, the Trinamool is going to find it hard to maintain its 2021 vote. The appeal of Modi is being a booster dose by the growing antipathy for the…

I hope the authorities at Ashoka University realise the dire consequences of filling the heads of impressionable students with a lot of Woke & Left garbage. The role of the faculty in creating a truly vibrant institution is paramount. A few rotten apples can vitiate the environment.…

A very warm welcome to long-term Cuttack MP Bharatahari Mahtab on his joining the BJP. He is one of the most distinguished parliamentarians in the country. His entry into the party enhances the standing of the BJP in Odisha.

There is an important point here. Are the social welfare schemes of the West Bengal govt only for the supporters & voters of the All India Trinamool Congress ? Since when did voting intentions or other political issues determine eligibility for welfare schemes? This is a serious issue.

He is a forgotten hero. A life worth commemorating

Arun Jaitley used to handle the media for the BJP for many years. During each election he had a simple message for karyakarta & candidates: when a reporter thrusts a microphone before you, it isn’t obligatory to answer. The message still holds good.

Can someone who follows West Bengal, care to explain the mystery of the disappearing Indian Secular Front ? I am intrigued by its Diamond Harbour behaviour.

I’ve been researching this story for the last two years, and my book The Great Épinal Escape comes out on May 9th, published by The History Press