Mayawati insists it’s not an alliance, but the two arch-rivals joining hands is still a significant development in India’s most politically-significant state.
In this week’s National Interest, I had said Jignesh Mevani could draw from Kanshi Ram’s playbook. Since there is much curiosity, the story of my first exposure to him and his political style
Kanshi Ram was a Dalit Kautilya from Punjab who built the heartland’s Mayawati as his Chandragupta. It’s a good playbook for Jignesh Mevani, if he has the skill and ambition.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
2014 was a complete washout for the BSP in Uttar Pradesh. Even in states like MP and Chhattisgarh, the small vote share of the BSP has got wasted, to the detriment of the Congress. The party needs to win R / M / C to get into the game of leading a disparate opposition challenge. A little generosity towards Ms Mayawatiji is a good idea. However, she should not get carried away and start dreaming of becoming PM.
2014 was a complete washout for the BSP in Uttar Pradesh. Even in states like MP and Chhattisgarh, the small vote share of the BSP has got wasted, to the detriment of the Congress. The party needs to win R / M / C to get into the game of leading a disparate opposition challenge. A little generosity towards Ms Mayawatiji is a good idea. However, she should not get carried away and start dreaming of becoming PM.