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The writer is editor, 'Loksatta'
July 09,2024 10:54:42 AM
Once, Maharashtra’s political class displayed social, political and economic ingenuity. Sadly, this is now a thing of the past
Wed, Jul 10, 2024June 08,2024 07:54:55 AM
The NDA’s notable failure is a stark reminder of the perils of managing states and state leaders’ aspirations by remote control
Sat, Jun 08, 2024June 02,2024 16:50:32 PM
In 2019, BJP-led NDA, which included the undivided Shiv Sena, won decisively in the western state. In 2024, exit polls paint a picture that isn’t quite so clear
Sat, Jun 08, 2024May 05,2024 15:49:15 PM
The number of visits made by the PM to the state indicate how little faith the national leadership has in the state-level leaders to navigate the many challenges before them, not least of which are their allies
Mon, May 06, 2024March 31,2024 14:55:29 PM
The party's attempts to cut NCP and Shiv Sena down to size have unleashed a storm it may find hard to control
Mon, Apr 01, 2024February 13,2024 18:12:29 PM
The BJP needs Maharashtra to retain its strength in Parliament. With 48 seats — second only to Uttar Pradesh, which has 80 seats — the western state has been making the BJP nervous since the 2019 assembly elections when it failed to get a majority on its own
Wed, Feb 14, 2024January 30,2024 07:10:00 AM
Shinde's promise to give Marathas a share of the OBC reservation pie has angered the latter and the BJP leadership. It is certainly easier to make such a commitment than to implement it
Tue, Jan 30, 2024January 12,2024 08:04:43 AM
It would seem that Speaker Narwekar is either unmindful of the Court’s view or wants to ignore it for reasons not difficult to guess. His decision could be the perfect opportunity for the courts to walk the talk
Fri, Jan 12, 2024November 03,2023 05:10:10 AM
Whichever way the reservation question is settled, Maharashtra will never be the same again
Fri, Nov 03, 2023July 03,2023 19:39:06 PM
In its quest to control Maharashtra, BJP's latest move is simple: Get Pawar Jr to beat Pawar Sr
Sun, Jul 09, 2023May 11,2023 18:55:09 PM
Judgment poses no immediate danger to Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government. But it makes a hostile takeover of state governments with active gubernatorial support more difficult
Fri, May 12, 2023May 03,2023 07:34:56 AM
Girish Kuber writes: Taking NCP out of Pawar can be akin to taking Tata out of JRD or Ratan. Here onwards his position will be like that of ‘chairman emeritus’.
Thu, May 04, 2023February 19,2023 19:07:58 PM
Eknath Shinde and his faction may well end up as an albatross around BJP's neck: EC's decision could unite Opposition further, increase rifts within the ruling faction
Wed, Feb 22, 2023November 18,2022 19:39:44 PM
By critiquing Savarkar for clemency petitions, Congress tries to run down one of the leading freedom fighters. The BJP, on the other hand, takes a restrictive view of Savarkar by obliterating the rationalist in him.
Sat, Nov 19, 2022October 29,2022 18:39:36 PM
In trying to win over Gujarat, it may end up helping the opposition in Maharashtra
Wed, Nov 02, 2022October 06,2022 18:34:53 PM
Girish Kuber writes: Both rallies underlined the same point — the political narrative revolves around one party: The BJP
Fri, Oct 07, 2022September 15,2022 18:13:38 PM
Girish Kuber writes: Maharashtra's repeated loss of projects to Gujarat appears to indicate Centre's preference, damage to federal structure
Fri, Sep 16, 2022July 01,2022 18:24:33 PM
For Devendra Fadnavis, political crisis in Maharashtra didn't end the way it was supposed to. Thereby hangs a tale
Sat, Jul 02, 2022June 22,2022 16:35:39 PM
Girish Kuber writes: Shiv Sena has failed to grow into a mature political party. In the past too, this led to the alienation of leaders, from Chhagan Bhujbal to Narayan Rane and Raj Thackeray.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022January 28,2022 04:00:32 AM
🔴 Girish Kuber writes: The Sena’s blend of regionalism and religion could provide a template for other parties and eat into BJP’s vote bank
Fri, Jan 28, 2022January 27,2022 13:03:00 PM
The government handing over Air India to the Tata Group is a historic occasion — and much more than history coming full circle. Because for the Tatas, Air India was not merely a business — it was their dearest, most beloved child that was snatched away by the government.
Fri, Jan 28, 2022November 09,2021 04:49:10 AM
Girish Kuber writes: The BJP received a jolt when the Shiv Sena joined hands with the NCP and Congress after 2019 Assembly polls. Since then the three-party Maharashtra government has been in a fire-fighting mode.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021October 09,2021 04:20:45 AM
Ironically, the Indian government was initially proud of the Tatas and the way they were running Air India. It was the only shining jewel India had when the British left in 1947.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022September 14,2021 04:00:49 AM
Girish Kuber writes: Instead of seeking someone to challenge the ruling combine, the opposition may be better off exposing its fallibility to voters.
Thu, Sep 16, 2021November 28,2019 00:56:39 AM
The BJP’s behaviour over the past 5-6 years is the same as that of the Congress of the Eighties and Nineties. The saffron party’s approach in handling both parties, first the Shiv Sena and then the NCP, was like that of the Congress and its methods were not just unwise but politically incorrect too.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019