With Modi govt set to present its 12th budget, a look at how closely it aligns with the philosophy of its ideologue, whether on privatisation, urbanisation, or small-scale industry.
In 'The Rise of the BJP', Bhupender Yadav and Ila Patnaik write how the Jana Sangh tried to draw the government’s attention to Chineseadventurism across the Indo-China border in 1962.
In ‘The House of Scindias’, Rasheed Kidwai writes about the rift between Vijaya Raje Scindia and her son Madhavrao over politics, Sardar Angre, and funding to Jana Sangh.
On 21 October 1951, delegates from all over the country congregated for a convention in central Delhi to form the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Its later avatar is now ruling dozens of Indian states.
It’s easy to see why Congress isn't even in the race in Delhi election. But to understand BJP’s position, one needs to go back a little – when Delhi was still old.
The legitimacy RSS and Jana Sangh achieved after Jayaprakash Narayan included them in his movement against Indira Gandhi’s rule is being milked even today.
Amid the controversy over the former President’s decision to address an RSS event, here is an excerpt from his book ‘The Dramatic Decade: The Indira Gandhi Years’ on the tumult that followed the Emergency.
Modi’s projection as the messiah won him 5-7 per cent more votes than Vajpayee’s peak. But the prevailing situation could tip the balance away from him.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
Though not agreeing on some of his thoughts, I am surprised with the clarity that Upadhaya ji possessed . Overall a great write up. Putting forth thoughts and beliefs of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya on different subject matters and juxtaposing it to PM Modi and his government’s decisions and actions in such a concise and coherent manner is commendable. The Print has gems in the form of TCA Sharad Raghavan, Appurva Mandhani and Sanya Dhingra. Kudos !
Though not agreeing on some of his thoughts, I am surprised with the clarity that Upadhaya ji possessed . Overall a great write up. Putting forth thoughts and beliefs of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya on different subject matters and juxtaposing it to PM Modi and his government’s decisions and actions in such a concise and coherent manner is commendable. The Print has gems in the form of TCA Sharad Raghavan, Appurva Mandhani and Sanya Dhingra. Kudos !