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Kalyani Shankar
Kalyani Shankar is a political commentator and a syndicated columnist. She was the Political Editor of Hindustan Times and also its Washington correspondent. A press fellow at Cambridge University and senior fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, Shankar is a founder member of the Indian women press corps.
NITI Aayog must be revived for better Centre-State relations
PM Modi is facing united opposition from the non-BJP-ruled states. They have been ganging up against him despite their political differences One of the first things Prime Minister Narendra Modi did soon after assuming office nine years ago was dismantling the Planning Commission with a legacy of 65 years and setting...
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Election day is the moment of truth for a political party
23 May 2023 | Kalyani Shankar -
Can an Indian origin American make it to the US top job?
17 May 2023 | Kalyani Shankar -
Pawar’s resignation: Storm in a tea cup or a game plan?
11 May 2023 | Kalyani Shankar -
The coronation of King Charles will be historic
03 May 2023 | Kalyani Shankar -
Evolution of a party that promised a different type of politics
12 April 2023 | Kalyani Shankar -
In Karnataka parties are offering freebies to voters
05 April 2023 | Kalyani Shankar -
Disqualification and aftermath
28 March 2023 | Kalyani Shankar
Reforming Parliament: Charity begins at home
It is high time that parliamentary reforms are undertaken to make the House more effective and in sync with the changing times Just as we need reforms in many other areas, Parliament needs reforms urgently. Right now, both Houses remain paralysed. The Opposition is looking for public and media attention to...
What Opposition-free Govt really means for democracy
Nagaland's Opposition-free government shows that the space for the Opposition in state assemblies is shrinking After the recent Assembly results, all parties in the tiny State of Nagaland formed an Opposition- free government to get a share in the power pie. All the parties unconditionally supported the ruling alliance, and all...
BJP's ‘look East’ policy pays off
With the recent wins, the BJP is firmly saddled in the northeastern states while Congress is relegated to oblivion The just released Assembly poll results in three northeastern states - Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura are seen as semi-finals before next year's parliamentary elections when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a...
BJP’s Mission 350 vs Congress’ post-yatra gusto
There could be a musical chair this year with nine states going for elections. It will be a trailer and the semi-final before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The results will show whether the BJP continues to sway the voters or the Congress-led Opposition will defeat the BJP in the...
Rahul’s yatra is complete, but road ahead is tough
The Congress must build solid State-level leaders, second-rung leadership and meaningful coalitions How does one assess the impact of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's just completed ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’? Has he achieved his goal vis-à -vis himself, his party, and the Opposition? The answer is: yes, he has partially succeeded in his...
Finance Minister may opt for a prudent Budget
Budget will probably have something for everybody as political parties have mastered wooing the electorate One of the important businesses in Parliament is the annual budget presentation. This year too, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2023 Budget today. Why is a Budget important? It gives a bird's eye view of...
The Third Front again divides Opposition leaders
A weakened Congress is not a threat to regional satraps but their ambition stops them from including it in their coalition AThird Front again! Before every Lok Sabha poll, the Third Front idea is floated, and the 2024 polls are no exception. Political pundits predict that there is space for the...
