Surjeet M

The resounding repeat mandate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi can safely be assumed to be a validation of the idea of India that survived as a steady yet understated counterweight to the…

These columns have been silent about Congress president Rahul Gandhi. There is a reason. The BJP and all its fellow travellers may have made him far larger than he is through relentless…

Considering that the election this time is as much about reaffirming trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi as about redefining the idea of India, the results of two contests would be…

These five years have heralded many new things in Indian politics, virtually creating a fresh template for it. It is hard to call them refreshing though, given the apparent negatives.…

The standout dimension in election 2019 is the parade of lies, half-truths and malicious information by all the players involved. Politics in India has always been a bit of a con act where…

In the age of television and mobile phones, and hyperactive social media, one would expect our leaders to exercise restraint in words, particularly when they are uttered on public…

Who is winning - is it Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi? NDA or UPA? How many seats for whom? The questions are thrown at you frequently these days. Being a journalist, you are supposed to know…

The general election of 2014 was about hope and expectations. The election of 2019 is about redefining the idea of India. Rewind to the speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 and…

The best advice, at times, comes from one’s greatest adversary. It may not always be sincere and well-intentioned like a teacher’s admonishment or avuncular chiding. It may arrive dripping…

How do you assess the five years of Narendra Modi as prime minister? It is not easy, given that the period under review has been a surreal experience in several ways. Surreal because the…