Category: Politics

Charisma, Cadre, Clout: Priyanka Gandhi’s Political Surge

Arijit Bose
Priyanka Gandhi’s Political Surge

New Delhi: In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian politics, few figures embody continuity, charisma, and an ability to make heads turn quite like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Born into the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty yet long absent from frontline politics, she has often been described as the Congress party’s great “what if”. In 2025, that question has grown sharper—and far more consequential. As the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi, and sister to Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka has always carried the weight of legacy. But it is this…

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Tall Stature, Towering Influence: The Legacy of ‘Tall Leaders’ in Indian Politics

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In Indian politics, stature is not measured merely in feet and inches. A leader’s true height is defined by ideas, decisions, struggles, and the trust they command among the people. Yet, there is no denying that when a leader steps onto a public platform, a tall frame, confident posture, and commanding presence create an immediate and lasting impression. This blend of physical stature and political weight has long shaped public perception in Indian democracy. Over the decades, Indian politics has witnessed several towering personalities whose physical height came…

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Sonia Gandhi at 79: Steering Congress from Shadows

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi, born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino on December 9, 1946, in the quaint town of Lusiana near Vicenza, Italy, stands as one of contemporary India’s most enigmatic and influential political figures. Her early life in a modest Roman Catholic household amid post-World War II Europe could hardly have presaged her eventual centrality to Indian politics. Yet, her marriage in 1968 to Rajiv Gandhi, the scion of India’s iconic Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, would dramatically alter her trajectory. After acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983, Sonia remained largely in the private…

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Apna Dal (S) Vows Mission-Mode Mobilisation for Upcoming Panchayat Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Apna Dal (Sonelal)  held a comprehensive organisational review meeting at its camp office, 1-A Mall Avenue, Lucknow, with the sole objective of transforming the party organisation into a highly active, disciplined and decisive force from the booth level to the top leadership.The meeting was chaired by National President and Union Minister Anupriya Patel, while Uttar Pradesh State President  Jatav R.P. Gautam presided over the proceedings. Party National Vice-President and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister  Ashish Patel was also prominently present.   During the day-long session, a detailed district-wise review of the…

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TLT Special: Battle of Pataliputra – The Election That Could Redefine India’s Heartland

Arijit Bose

Patna: The Bihar Assembly Elections of 2025, which concluded on November 11 with a record 66.91% voter turnout—the highest since 1951—have etched themselves as a defining moment in the state’s restless political journey. As counting day approaches on November 14, the atmosphere in Bihar is electric. The exit polls suggest a return to power for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yet, behind this veneer of continuity simmers a far more complex reality—an election that…

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UP Congress Mourns the Demise of Senior Leader and Former Party Spokesperson Amarnath Agrawal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of its senior leader and former national spokesperson Amarnath Agrawal. In a condolence message, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai said that Agrawal’s passing is an “irreparable loss to the party.” Ajay Rai described  Amarnath Agrawal as not only an eloquent speaker but also a deeply dedicated and committed party worker who devoted his life to the principles and ideology of the Congress. According to sources,  Agrawal had been unwell for the past two months and had…

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AAP Leader Sanjay Singh to Lead “Rozgaar Do, Samajik Nyay Do” March from Saryu to Sangam on November 12

Arijit Bose

Unemployment, Social Discrimination Take Centre Stage in AAP’s Uttar Pradesh Campaign Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh  announced that the much-anticipated “Rozgaar Do, Samajik Nyay Do” (Give Employment, Give Social Justice) march will begin on November 12 from the banks of Saryu in Ayodhya and conclude on November 24 at Sangam in Prayagraj. Addressing a press conference at the party office in Lucknow, Singh said the march would evolve into a people’s movement against two of Uttar Pradesh’s gravest issues — unemployment and social injustice. To…

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Jan Suraaj: A New Philosophy of Alternative Politics?

Arijit Bose

Delhi | As Bihar gears up for its crucial Assembly Elections 2025, all eyes are on a new political force seeking to redefine the state’s deeply entrenched political culture — the Jan Suraaj Party, led by political strategist-turned-reformer Prashant Kishor. While traditional parties are locked in familiar alliances and rhetoric, Jan Suraaj’s arrival has injected a new kind of idealism into Bihar’s political bloodstream — one that emphasizes education, integrity, and informed leadership over caste equations and freebies. What makes Jan Suraaj remarkable is not merely its emergence but its bold…

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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Shaky Alliances and a Clash Between Youth and Experience

Arijit Bose

Patna| The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have emerged as a decisive moment in Indian politics — marked by unstable alliances, ideological shifts, and a direct contest between youthful dynamism and seasoned political experience. The outcome is expected to shape not only Bihar’s political trajectory but also influence national power equations ahead of 2026. This election stands apart from its predecessors, largely due to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s repeated political realignments. His recent return to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a record ninth term as Chief Minister has transformed…

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Loutanram Nishad Urges SP Workers to Mobilize for Mission 2027

Arijit Bose

Accuses BJP-RSS of Weakening the Constitution, Promoting Manusmriti Ideology Lucknow/Ayodhya: In a significant political outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party leader and Gosainganj Assembly candidate Chaudhary Loutanram Nishad addressed the PDA Jan Panchayat organized at Ghuri Tikar village under the Gosainganj constituency. The event, hosted by Narsingh Yadav and convened by former village head Rajdev Yadav, drew large participation from party workers and community representatives. Calling upon Samajwadi Party workers to unite wholeheartedly under Mission 2027, Nishad described SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as a “true champion of…

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