Challenges Faced by Lal Bahadur Shastri as Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, served from 1964 until his untimely death in 1966. Though his tenure was short, it was marked…
Sitaram Yechury, the long-time leader and former General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], played a pivotal role in Indian politics through his staunch opposition to the Congress party. Yechury’s career, marked…
The Congress Party’s Eurocentric View of India: A Nationhood Debate The Indian National Congress (INC) played a pivotal role in shaping India’s struggle for independence and laying the foundation for the modern Indian nation-state. However,…
Haryana, one of India’s most politically vibrant states, has experienced a dynamic political journey since its formation on November 1, 1966. Carved out from the larger state of Punjab, Haryana was born out of the…
The Alarming Rise of Debt-to-GDP Ratio in Indian States: Why Supreme Court Intervention is Critical The debt-to-GDP ratio (or debt-to-GSDP ratio in the case of states) is a critical indicator that reveals the financial health…
The Kandahar Hijacking: A Dark Chapter in India’s History The Kandahar hijacking, also known as the IC-814 hijacking, is a tragic and significant event in Indian history. It took place on December 24, 1999, when…
Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a towering figure in Indian politics, is best remembered for his staunch nationalism and unwavering commitment to the unity and integrity of India. As the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the…
After India gained independence in 1947, the Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant political force in the country. However, over the decades, the party’s hold on power began to erode as regional and opposition…
In the complex and often unequal landscape of global geopolitics, the voices of many nations—especially those from the Global South—are frequently marginalized. The Voice of Global South Summit has emerged as a vital initiative aimed…
Jayaprakash Narayan (1902–1979), often referred to as JP, was a prominent Indian independence activist, social reformer, and political leader. He is best known for his role in the Indian independence movement and later for leading…