Politics

News and views regarding the political landscape of India. From national political parties to regional news, we try and cut through the noise to explain how Indian politics is shaping up.

News Reports

While Indian ‘liberals’ continue with their old ways, a Bangladeshi publication gets it right about the rise of ‘right wing’ in India

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2019

In an article published on the Dhaka Tribune, Shafiqur Rahman writes about how Islam contributed to the fall of Liberalism

Opinions

Rahul Gandhi and Congress might insult Veer Savarkar now, but this is what Indira Gandhi had to say about the freedom fighter

GujaratRiots.com - 27 May, 2019

Indira Gandhi is on record saying as Prime Minister: “Savarkar’s defiance of the British government has its own place in the freedom struggle.”

News Reports

Youth Congress workers write letter in blood, asking Rahul Gandhi not to quit after the massive, humiliating 2019 defeat

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2019

Youth Congress workers have gone a step ahead in their dynasty worship. They have reportedly written letters in their own blood, urging Rahul Gandhi not to quit as the Party president

News Reports

Supreme Court refuses protection from arrest to rape accused BSP MP Atul Rai

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2019

Atul Rai has been absconding since his pleas seeking anticipatory bail was rejected by the Allahabad High Court.

Opinions

10 things Narendra Modi needs to do in his second term to reaffirm his support among the electorate

K Bhattacharjee - 27 May, 2019

It is of paramount importance that Narendra Modi delivers on certain core fronts to prevent disenchantment among the ideological electorate.

Opinions

Here are the false, convoluted media narratives that were peddled in 2019 and failed miserably

Ullas - 27 May, 2019

In 2014, Modi steamrolled the opposition, because they were dead on arrival. He won 282 seats. In 2019, opposition and media had more ammunition to attack him. He wins 303 seats.

Opinions

Gujarat categorically and vehemently rejects Congress second time in a row in Lok Sabha elections. Here is why

Aarti - 27 May, 2019

It was wrong to interpret that Congress' better performance in Gujarat state assembly selection meant that the state was ready for a Congress government

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