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Saroj Nagi

Saroj Nagi

Political analyst

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Delhi-based political analyst

By Saroj Nagi

How we'll remember Sonia Gandhi's legacy

In formally handing over the reins to new Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, his mother has also bequeathed to him a set of critical challenges.

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Rahul has made inroads in Modi's Gujarat, but he's losing Gandhi family hold over Amethi

The Congress's loss in state and recent local polls says it all.

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Why a BJP defeat in Gujarat will blow up the Hindutva lab

A new regime would dismantle the edifice set up by the party with a heady mix of religious polarisation and development.

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Gujarat polls as much about Rahul-Modi as Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mevani

It will test whether the new set of subaltern leaders in the state have in them the power to hold on.

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Why the Dalit factor matters more than ever in Himachal Assembly polls

They constitute nearly 25 per cent of the state's population.

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Will Digvijaya Singh's Narmada Parikrama be enough to make him Congress' MP CM face?

There are examples within the grand old party where an extensive yatra has helped a leader strengthen his base.

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Against Modi, neither Congress nor Opposition sees hope in Rahul Gandhi

Optics of Sonia occupying centre-stage among leaders gladdens the hearts of battered Congressmen.

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Why Kamal Nath's attack on Modi government falls flat on Congress' face

Where are the sustained field-level agitations? Where are the attempts to re-connect with workers, voters and masses?

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With Priyanka brokering deal with Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi is looking more insignificant

Cast an eye on the recent events.

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Why has Rahul Gandhi committed political hara-kiri after thundering to expose Modi?

Dangerously for the Congress, it can be misconstrued as an attempt to soften the PM's stance in the AgustaWestland probe.

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Bapu, Behenji, Chacha, Amma: There's politics behind naming

Why do leaders or their supporters seek familial relationships? What do they hope to achieve? Is there a method to it?

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How long will Sonia Gandhi go on pushing Rahul to fill her shoes

It has been a truth universally acknowledged that she would hand over the baton to her son.

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Why are top Indian politicians crying threat to life?

Are they trying to send a message to the public?

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Why is PM Narendra Modi copying Indira Gandhi?

Is there a method in what he is doing?

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How Opposition looks to corner Modi (and each other) over demonetisation

Even while targeting BJP, parties are competing with each other to be seen as the most virulent critic of the half-baked move.

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Rahul Gandhi’s elevation: Mum can no longer be the word

There will be no Sonia to shield him once he becomes Congress president.

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Did Rahul Gandhi allow Prashant Kishor to turn broker for Congress?

With anger and confusion prevailing over the strategist's role and mandate, it is time for the party leadership to clear the air.

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Priyanka-Rahul-Sonia Gandhi, next family feud could be in Congress

With her entry into the poll fray, there would be three Gandhis running the show at the same time.

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