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Kalyani Shankar
Kalyani Shankar is a political commentator and a syndicated columnist. She was the Political Editor of Hindustan Times and also its Washington correspondent. A press fellow at Cambridge University and senior fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, Shankar is a founder member of the Indian women press corps.
BJP’s recruitment drive to solidify power
As the BJP aims to recruit 100 million new members, it continues to strengthen its dominance, despite facing criticism and internal challenges The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is working to expand on a two-track basis. The first is by recruiting influential leaders from other parties, particularly Congress. Although this may involve...
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The rise of Sunita Kejriwal
29 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
J&K gears up for historic elections
22 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The Bangladesh cauldron is boiling
15 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The evolution of Rahul Gandhi
08 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Kamala emerges as front runner for US Presidency
03 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Bypoll results indicate a shifting voter preference
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Naidu’s comeback will redefine Andhra’s future
24 June 2024 | Kalyani Shankar
Modi left with lesser manoeuvring room
Though winning a third term is a significant achievement, the Prime Minister's future now majorly depends on the demands made by his coalition partners The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition Government led by Narendra Modi has just taken office, and it's too early to predict how it will perform. India...
Agenda for the Modi Government 3.0
If Modi gets his next term, he might bring about transformative changes and ambitious plans to navigate India's diverse challenges and opportunities Elections have resulted in surprises and upsets before. India's stability lies in its ability to transition power smoothly. The verdict is out now and the winner is announced. To...
Dawn of a new era in Indian politics
Beyond the immediate winners and losers, the aftermath promises to be marked by potential new alliances, power shifts and the rise of emerging political forces The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are closing and the results will be on June 4. The aftermath of the election is not simply about winners and...
Can AAP survive its ultimate resilience test?
As Kejriwal presents himself as an underdog fighting against perceived persecution, this election will be pivotal in determining the trajectory of both his career and the AAP Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has overcome numerous obstacles in the past decade. Yet, his unwavering resilience has been a beacon of inspiration. He...
This election is wide open
Amidst predictions of a third-term triumph for Prime Minister Modi, internal rifts, defections and dwindling voter turnout inject an element of unpredictability Like many other countries, political parties in India often claim victory during elections even before official results are announced. It is part of their politics. The ongoing polls are...
Role of AI in Lok Sabha elections
From personalised voter outreach to the menacing potential of deepfake videos, Artificial Intelligence’s influence is palpable, promising both innovation and ethical dilemmas Artificial Intelligence, a game-changer in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, has revolutionised traditional campaign strategies. The era of candidates personally visiting voters’ homes and engaging in conversations over tea,...
Showdown in Karnataka
As Karnataka braces for the Lok Sabha elections, the political arena is set for a fierce clash between the Congress and the BJP-JD(S) alliance The Lok Sabha elections are coming up in Karnataka and will be held in 28 constituencies on April 26 and May 7. The Congress party and the...
