Commentary

Poonam Sharma Pawan Khera has long been one of Congress’s most visible television faces. Once a political advisor to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, he has built a reputation as an aggressive spokesperson willing to take on…

Poonam Sharma Why This Debate Matters India’s judiciary has always projected itself as the final guardian of democracy, constitutional morality, and citizens’ rights. Courts are often seen as the last hope for ordinary people when…

Poonam Sharma Game of Identity Politics in Central Guwahati As Assam moves toward another important election season, unhealthy debates are beginning to move beyond development, governance, and public services into questions of who is…

Poonam Sharma The political atmosphere in Assam is becoming sharper as debates over nationalism, identity and foreign influence continue to dominate public discourse. A new twist has now emerged after sections of Pakistani media reportedly…

Poonam Sharma Amit Shah used the Sonitpur rally to sharpen one of the BJP’s strongest political narratives in Assam — illegal infiltration. By asking voters to give the party “five more years,” he framed the issue not only as a security…

Poonam Sharma Introduction: A Tale of Two Regions The latest political trackers and survey data from Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu suggest a fractured mandate in terms of public satisfaction. While the eastern states of Assam…

Poonam Sharma For decades, political power in West Bengal was navigated through a unique social contract: the government might not provide prosperity, but it must "stand by" the people in their grief and celebration. This concept of pashe…

Poonam Sharma The political scene in Assam is buzzing as the state heads towards its Assembly elections on April 9th, 2026, with vote counting scheduled for May 4th. This election is far from straightforward, marked by shifting alliances,…

Poonam Sharma The landscape of China's influence strategy appears to be undergoing a significant transformation. Once characterized by aggressive "wolf warrior" diplomacy and overtly nationalistic rhetoric, Beijing seems to be pivoting…

Poonam Sharma A simple message of gratitude from the Iranian embassy in New Delhi has unexpectedly spiraled into a political storm — one that says a lot about regional sensitivities, social‑media pressure tactics, and the fragility of…