PM vs Opposition

02 Jul 2024 03:05 AM IST

There are some instances in the history of Indian politics that highlight the dynamic nature of our democracy, where the Prime Minister and key leaders in the opposition play pivotal roles in shaping legislative debates and influencing public opinion. The confrontations often reflect the diverse political ideologies and agendas within

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

01 Jul 2024 04:36 AM IST

Indira Gandhi’s Left leanings were more radical than that of her father Nehru. Indira favoured a more aggressive brand of socialism and greatly admired the Soviet model of political centralisation. Her justification for nationalisation was to provide bank financing for the country’s marginalised classes, particularly the agrarian class as farmer

Leader of Opposition

29 Jun 2024 05:21 AM IST

The Lok Sabha did not officially recognize a Leader of the Opposition until 1969. The position was vacant between 1970 and 1977, between 1980 and 1989 and between 2014 to 2024. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, filling a post

Leader of Opposition

29 Jun 2024 04:06 AM IST

The Lok Sabha did not officially recognize a Leader of the Opposition until 1969. The position was vacant between 1970 and 1977, between 1980 and 1989 and between 2014 to 2024. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, filling a post

Emergency Horrors

26 Jun 2024 01:38 AM IST

On June 25, 1975, India was thrust into a dark chapter of its history with the declaration of Emergency by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. For the next 19 months, until March 21, 1977, the country witnessed an unprecedented clampdown on civil liberties, freedom of speech, and political dissent. Political

Sanjay and Rukhsana—’Ice-cream buddies’

25 Jun 2024 04:44 AM IST

Maneka Gandhi defended her husband stoutly even after she left mother-in-law and then prime minister Indira Gandhi’s house and joined the right-wing BJP. According to her, the Emergency brought about order and discipline in the country. ‘There were no power failures, no strikes or lockouts, citizens went about without the

Sanjay and Rukhsana—’Ice-Cream Buddies’

25 Jun 2024 02:50 AM IST

Maneka Gandhi defended her husband stoutly even after she left mother-in-law and then prime minister Indira Gandhi’s house and joined the right-wing BJP. According to her, the Emergency brought about order and discipline in the country. ‘There were no power failures, no strikes or lockouts, citizens went about without the

Nayantara Sahgal’s suffering

24 Jun 2024 04:04 AM IST

This Tuesday marks the the 49th year of Emergency, imposed by Indira Gandhi. In this two-part series of Rasheed Kidwai gives a vivid account of key characters who were part of Indira-Sanjay team. Writer Nayantara Sahgal, Sanjay Gandhi’s aunt, had many skirmishes with the Indira Gandhi establishment. She suddenly discovered

STUDENTS’ PROTESTS

22 Jun 2024 03:56 AM IST

Students in India have consistently mobilised themselves against injustice, inequality, and policies perceived as detrimental to public welfare. They have used their collective voice and activism to challenge authority, and shape public discourse, and advocate for social and political change throughout the country’s history. The history of student protests in

A Look at Dynastic Politics

21 Jun 2024 06:17 AM IST

While announcing that Rahul Gandhi will retain Rae Bareli constituency, Congress has that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from Wayanad, which was represented by her brother. If Priyanka wins the polls, Gandhi family will have three of its members in Parliament at the same as Sonia Gandhi is already elected

Role of Speaker

20 Jun 2024 03:00 AM IST

Speakers have navigated the complexities of coalition politics, ensuring that the diverse voices and interests represented in the Lok Sabha were heard and respected. During coalition governments in India, the Speakers of the Lok Sabha have played crucial roles in maintaining parliamentary decorum and ensuring smooth functioning despite diverse political

MYSTIC POET KABIR

19 Jun 2024 04:06 AM IST

As Kabir Jayanti approaches on 22 June this year, it is an opportune time to remember Sant Kabir, a mystic poet who defies classification. Hindus and Muslim both claim him. It is said that upon his death the two communities both fought for custody of his body, one for burial