Raebareli, a district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has held a unique position in India’s political landscape. Since the country’s first general elections in 1952, Raebareli has been closely associated with the Nehru-Gandhi…
Introduction The Communist movement in India has witnessed a complex evolution marked by ideological battles, global influences, and strategic realignments. One of the most defining moments in this journey was the split of the Communist…
India’s Emergency period, imposed between June 25, 1975, and March 21, 1977, remains one of the most controversial chapters in the nation’s democratic journey. Declared by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, it suspended civil liberties, curtailed…
India’s political landscape has been profoundly shaped by one family—the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty. From Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, to Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and now Rahul Gandhi, this lineage has been central…
India has seen a range of Prime Ministers since its independence in 1947, each bringing their own vision, strengths, and leadership style to the post. Some have reformed India’s economy and institutions, while others have…
In a democracy, leadership is meant to emerge through merit, vision, and the trust of the people. The essence of representative government lies in equality — where anyone, regardless of birth, can rise to the…
The Sharm el-Sheikh Controversy: A Diplomatic Misstep in India-Pakistan Relations The Sharm el-Sheikh summit held in July 2009 in Egypt between Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani marked…
Dr. Subramanian Swamy is known for his sharp intellect, fierce independence, and a fearlessness that has unsettled political heavyweights across the spectrum. A Harvard-trained economist, seasoned politician, and legal activist, Swamy became one of the…
Natwar Singh’s memoir One Life Is Not Enough provides a rare insider’s perspective on the towering political dynasty that has dominated Indian politics for over seven decades — the Nehru-Gandhi family. As a veteran diplomat…
India’s democracy is vibrant and diverse, but one disturbing trend that has persisted over decades is the increasing criminalization of politics. Many elected representatives, popularly known as bahubalis, have criminal backgrounds ranging from violent crimes…