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About the AuthorNilanjan Mukhopadhyay

The writer is an author and journalist based in Delhi-NCR. His latest book is 'The Demolition and the Verdict: Ayodhya and the Project to Reconfigure India', and he�??s also the author of 'Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times'. He tweets at @NilanjanUdwin.

Government of Indias Representative and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks and Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi on Friday held a detailed consultation meeting with the primary stakeholders of the Naga society in Kohima and said that the central government is determined to conclude the Naga peace process. (Photo: ANI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers

In the past nine years, it has become commonplace for governors to block legislation passed by state Assemblies.

3 July 2023 12:05 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal shows his finger marked with indelible ink after casting his vote for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, at a polling station. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | As 2024 looms, Kejriwal is looking ahead to...

The Congress cannot bask in the glory of the Karnataka sweep and the AAP can't focus only on its long-term pursuits.

16 May 2023 12:30 AM IST

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia speak with the media during their protest at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Thursday, May 4, 2023. (Photo: PTI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | WFI mess: All that's wrong as India sport,...

The manner in which this episode has played out raises doubts over the BJP leadership having such an iron grip over the...

5 May 2023 12:00 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | It's not just about Rahul: The stakes are far...

So far, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have called a spade a spade, and this trait must be retained

28 March 2023 12:00 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry, 41 days after taking oath as the CM. (ANI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Will boost for Shinde Sena be a boon or curse...

Part of the BJP's troubles in Maharashtra is the result of its domineering stance towards allies.

27 Feb 2023 12:50 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai and other leaders during celebrations after AAP crossed the majority mark in the MCD polls, at the party headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Amid BJP triumph, can AAP be a force in 2024?

The future direction of politics also depends on the performance of Cong govt in HP and coordination between the MCD and...

15 Dec 2022 12:05 AM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (PTI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Does RSS chief's Muslim dialogue have a...

The RSS will become a centenarian in 2025 and no one can ignore the philosophy of cultural nationalism as being integral...

27 Sept 2022 12:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inauguration of Bundelkhand Expressway, in Jalaun, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Freebie' politics: Can Opp. use PM tactics...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched an all-out blitzkrieg against the politics of promising freebies or giveaways...

29 July 2022 12:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally, in Shimla, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Politics of us' and them': The myths and the...

Hindutva is spoken beneath the breath by the leadership but in high decibels by supporters

3 Jun 2022 12:21 AM IST

An Indian policeman throws brick chips at Kashmiri protesters during a protest in Srinagar, Kashmir. Government forces fired tear gas to stop demonstrations after separatists called for protests against a police raid in a college in which at least 50 students were injured on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | To stop all political misuse, speedy police...

As recent events demonstrate, every party prefers having the law enforcers acting as a private militia

18 May 2022 12:40 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Nehru, Ambedkar and the BJP: Revisiting of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally led this new-found public embrace and appropriation of Dr Ambedkar's legacy

11 April 2022 12:28 AM IST

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi chairs the Congress Working Committee meeting, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 13, 2022. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also seen. (PTI)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Congress like an old LP, playing the same...

People still hope the Congress leadership shall arise from its self-induced comatose state

16 March 2022 2:43 AM IST