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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Vasundhara Raje

Why Scindia political dynasty is unique and what Jyotiraditya’s exit says for Congress

In Episode 411 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about how Sonia & Rahul have reversed Indira Gandhi's 1969 playbook, by letting young leaders go and retaining the old guards.

Skipping CAA rally, backing leader who defied party — Raje makes displeasure with BJP clear

Vasundhara Raje is a national vice-president of the BJP but she has been kept out of its Rajasthan affairs since the party’s defeat in 2018 assembly polls.

Rajasthan Congress govt lets Vasundhara Raje keep bungalow but moves to evict its own ex-CM

Complying with HC order, Gehlot govt asks Jagannath Pahadia, Rajasthan's first Dalit CM, to vacate bungalow in 15 days but serves no such notice to Vasundhara Raje.

Gehlot attacked Raje over alcohol. Now, he’s under fire over liquor sale in Rajasthan

At the heart of the row is a notification that critics say would’ve opened the floodgates for pubs and bars in residential colonies. The govt has since withdrawn the notification. 

Kapil Sibal turns lyrical, Vasundhara Raje’s lungi lessons & Jairam’s Arnab impression

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Modi-Shah’s BJP thinks it doesn’t need mass leaders in states. So did Indira Gandhi’s Congress

Yediyurappa, Vasundhara Raje, Shivraj Chouhan and Raman Singh are the only mass leaders of BJP in states. But they are being replaced now.

Game on in BJP to isolate Vasundhara Raje, only the former Rajasthan CM isn’t budging

BJP high command is looking to nurture new leaders in Rajasthan where Vasundhara Raje has the support of nearly 80% of the 72 party MLAs.

The incredible loneliness of Vasundhara Raje – once the top woman in Rajasthan

Raje – a two-time CM and five-time MP – was a powerhouse in the state. Now, she is little more than just one of the 73 MLAs the BJP has in Rajasthan. 

Of Yoga poses, and a dinner date for Mary Kom, Sunny Deol and Gautam Gambhir

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Jyotiraditya could well become the first Scindia to lose from Guna

The Scindias have held Guna since 1957, barring 1967 and 1984, but this potential loss for Jyotiraditya Scindia will break that imperious family record.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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.