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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.
Showdown over Rahul’s remarks in the US
Rahul Gandhi’s recent trip to the US has reignited the debate over whether Indian leaders should criticise their government while abroad Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to the United States has provoked a war of words between the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress in India. Should the Indian leaders...
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Haryana elections: BJP faces Congress' resurgence
12 September 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
BJP’s recruitment drive to solidify power
05 September 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The rise of Sunita Kejriwal
29 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
J&K gears up for historic elections
22 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The Bangladesh cauldron is boiling
15 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
The evolution of Rahul Gandhi
08 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar -
Kamala emerges as front runner for US Presidency
03 August 2024 | Kalyani Shankar
Bypoll results indicate a shifting voter preference
This outcome raises questions about the stability of the Govt, as the BJP grapples with internal and external pressures to maintain its coalition The recent results of by-elections for 13 seats in various states are essential for understanding what people think of the major political parties. One month after the 2024...
Naidu’s comeback will redefine Andhra’s future
After being sidelined for over two decades, Naidu's resurgence signals a major shift in the State’s politics and sets the stage for a renewed focus on development The recent swearing-in of Nara Chandrababu Naidu as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister was a significant event for Naidu personally, his Party and Indian politics....
Modi left with lesser manoeuvring room
Though winning a third term is a significant achievement, the Prime Minister's future now majorly depends on the demands made by his coalition partners The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition Government led by Narendra Modi has just taken office, and it's too early to predict how it will perform. India...
Agenda for the Modi Government 3.0
If Modi gets his next term, he might bring about transformative changes and ambitious plans to navigate India's diverse challenges and opportunities Elections have resulted in surprises and upsets before. India's stability lies in its ability to transition power smoothly. The verdict is out now and the winner is announced. To...
Dawn of a new era in Indian politics
Beyond the immediate winners and losers, the aftermath promises to be marked by potential new alliances, power shifts and the rise of emerging political forces The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are closing and the results will be on June 4. The aftermath of the election is not simply about winners and...
Can AAP survive its ultimate resilience test?
As Kejriwal presents himself as an underdog fighting against perceived persecution, this election will be pivotal in determining the trajectory of both his career and the AAP Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has overcome numerous obstacles in the past decade. Yet, his unwavering resilience has been a beacon of inspiration. He...
This election is wide open
Amidst predictions of a third-term triumph for Prime Minister Modi, internal rifts, defections and dwindling voter turnout inject an element of unpredictability Like many other countries, political parties in India often claim victory during elections even before official results are announced. It is part of their politics. The ongoing polls are...
