BUSINESS
CWC Recast: Will Mallikarjun Kharge follow Sonia and Rahul Gandhi or Narasimha Rao and Sitaram Kesri?
The Gandhis preferred to pack the CWC with their loyalists, most of whom were unelectable. Will Kharge allow the actual heavyweights in Congress to come to the fore through elections?
BUSINESS
2023 — Will opposition unity remain a mirage?
The coming year will be more of a test for Mallikarjun Kharge than Rahul Gandhi, as the Congress chief will not only have to revive the grand old party, but will also have to bring together likeminded parties against the BJP
POLITICS
Sachin Pilot prepares for a second innings in Congress
Having engineered a boisterous rebellion in July 2020 that had almost pushed the Rajasthan unit of the party, and Ashok Gehlot government to the brink, Sachin Pilot made a remarkable comeback of conciliation and loyalty
POLITICS
Can Priyanka Gandhi prevent a possible split in the Congress?
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, it is believed, is trying to avert a showdown. Party sources said a senior Congress leader, acting as her emissary, is trying to prevail upon the G-23 dissenters not to confront the leadership at the October 16 CWC
POLITICS
Trouble in Congress’ Punjab unit is latest example of a weakening high command
The crisis in Congress-ruled Punjab arose due to Navjot Singh Sidhu’s restlessness turning into a potential rebellion, the AAP’s reported growth in the state, and Chief Minister Amrinder Singh’s insistence on cornering all glory
POLITICS
Committee raj continues in Congress
The Congress headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi, is the resting place of several reports submitted by various panels constituted by the party high command over the decades
POLITICS
West Bengal Results | Victory margins show the depth of TMC’s victory
The TMC increased its tally of seats won, by two to 213 and its vote-share galloped to 48 percent. This victory was achieved against the BJP, which is believed to have the best election machinery in India
POLITICS
Spotlight is yet again on the Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India has huge resources and powers to supervise the polls, but lacks the spine and a will to act as an impartial observer
