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Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay
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.
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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)Opinion
    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

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally, ahead of the second phase of UP Assembly polls, in Kannauj, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (PTI)Opinion
    Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Will BJP's before' & after' 2017 line deliver...

    The central prong has been always to poke at pre-existing religios prejudice of Hindus against Muslims

    14 Feb 2022 1:50 AM IST

    Senior leaders of 21 opposition parties including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, TDP, AAP, NCP and the DMK. (Representational Image/PTI)Opinion
    Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | After Bengal, Opposition must devise national...

    Opposition parties have to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each party and leader and allocate responsibility...

    5 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

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