665 Articles by
Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee is a columnist and author.
Opinions
Karnataka: Democracy in danger as 3rd largest party fails to form government
In a dramatic development, the ruling BJP is expected to win at least 10-12 out of the 15 Assembly seats in Karnataka, where counting of votes for bypolls is in progress.
Government and Policy
Explained: How Citizenship Amendment Bill embraces the history of India
The Union Cabinet has now approved the Citizenship Amendment Bill. We can now expect the Bill to be placed before both houses of Parliament shortly.
Politics
It is Shiv Sena’s turn now, but the anti-Modi fever has ruined many a political careers
So it is official. The “hate BJP at all cost” club in Indian politics has a new member. Shiv Sena.
Editor's picks
‘Keeping BJP out’ isn’t a winning strategy, and the opposition parties seem to have learnt nothing from history
And yet again, “everyone” gets together to keep BJP out, this time in Maharashtra.
Opinions
When Manmohan Singh congratulated himself for his handling of 26/11 terror attacks
Congress leader and former PM Manmohan Singh continued to claim credit for his handling of the 26/11 attacks, even asking for votes on the basis of it!
Opinions
BJP is beginning to sputter at the state level and the party needs to urgently pay attention
There is a slight trend reversal in progress. It is not strong enough to be called blowback yet, especially with the BJP having just stormed back with 303 Lok Sabha seats. But glitches are happening. And more regularly than expected.
Government and Policy
From BALCO to BPCL: The new India is a tribute to Vajpayee
The government announced the big bang disinvestment of BPCL and 4 other Public Sector Units and Atal Bihari Vajpayee must be smiling
Opinions
Here is why we need a global publicity strategy for Citizenship Amendment Bill
Citizenship Amendment Bill is the most crucial safety measure required to ensure that the NRC is a success
Opinions
There is no ‘fee hike’ in JNU: While free education may be a right, free accommodation is certainly not
For almost a week now, the nation has been transfixed at the spectacle of JNU students doing what they are best known for - protests
Opinions
The best tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary is to fight for anti-conversion laws
What is the best way to pay tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary?
