opposition strategy
Shashi Tharoor Misses Third Consecutive Congress Parliamentary Meeting Amid Growing Internal Tensions
Dec 12, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has skipped three consecutive meetings of party parliamentarians, including Friday's gathering led by Rahul Gandhi. His recent absences come amid criticism from fellow Congress members over his comments praising Prime Minister Modi, raising questions about his standing within the party's central leadership as the parliamentary winter session draws to a close.
The Communist Influence: How Dipankar Bhattacharya Is Shaping Rahul Gandhi's Political Strategy
Dec 10, 2025 05:15 pm CST
This analysis examines the growing influence of Dipankar Bhattacharya, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist), on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's political ideology and strategic decisions. Following the Bihar election defeat, Bhattacharya has emerged as Gandhi's key advisor, potentially reshaping opposition alliances for upcoming elections including in West Bengal, while raising questions about the leftward direction of Congress leadership.
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Bills and Opposition Challenges Ahead
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The upcoming Winter Session of India's Parliament, scheduled from December 1-19, will feature crucial legislation including the Atomic Energy Bill to open the nuclear sector to private players and the Higher Education Commission Bill. Following the BJP-led NDA's Bihar victory, the government pushes forward with nine reform bills while opposition parties prepare to challenge electoral roll revisions across 12 states and territories. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for a meeting with floor leaders to ensure smooth coordination during the 15-sitting session.
Tejashwi Yadav Unanimously Elected to Lead Bihar's Grand Alliance Amid Election Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 09:24 pm CST
In a significant political development in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Grand Alliance Legislative Party. RJD and Congress leaders outlined their strategy for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly session, questioning recent election results while pledging to function as a constructive opposition focused on unemployment and public welfare issues.
Tejashwi Yadav: Bihar's Political Gambit - Analyzing the Strategic Implications of Opposition's Chief Ministerial Choice
Oct 23, 2025 06:35 pm CST
In a strategic political move, Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance has named Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for upcoming elections. This comprehensive analysis explores the potential benefits of this decision - including youth appeal, core vote consolidation, and anti-incumbency sentiment against Nitish Kumar - while examining significant risks of caste-based counter-mobilization and communal polarization. The article weighs electoral data against historical lessons from the 2020 election to assess whether this represents a political masterstroke or a calculated risk in Bihar's complex social landscape.
INDIA Bloc's Bihar Strategy: Can the 'Vote Chori' Campaign Translate to Assembly Election Success?
Oct 07, 2025 02:40 am CST
The RJD-Congress led INDIA bloc is preparing for a direct electoral battle against the NDA in Bihar's upcoming two-phase Assembly elections. Following their 'vote chori' campaign during the Lok Sabha polls, the opposition alliance leverages Tejashwi Yadav's youth appeal and their strong Muslim-Yadav vote base, while managing family dynamics and legal challenges. With elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, this SWOT analysis examines their electoral prospects as they seek to capitalize on caste politics and employment concerns.