Soni Mishra

The importance of women lies in their socio-economic status and voter statistics

He went from fiery activist to apologetic leader, then became the “elder brother”. Each role crafted for its time, each mask worn with skill.

The issue has become urgent as government jobs continue to shrink while private employers resist mandatory affirmative action.

Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, says his party, the Republican Party of India (A), has been demanding reservation in the private sector for many years. Considering many public sector enterprises have been privatised and even within government departments, jobs have been outsourced to the private sector, he believes the Narendra Modi government should heed the demand for extending reservation to the private sector.

Delhi Congress president rules out alliance with Arvind Kejriwal for Assembly election, wants to expose both AAP and BJP “for their lies”.

Once the capital’s dominant party, it is now hoping to benefit from the growing disenchantment with the ruling AAP.

Sambhal is picking up the pieces following the November 24 violence in connection with the survey of a mosque following a civil suit claiming that it was built on the ruins of an ancient temple. However, political and legal fault lines may not allow an early resolution to the problem.

What began as an exception for Ayodhya has now become a template for religious reclamation suits.

But anti-incumbency, corruption charges, and a resurgent Congress pose hurdles. Team Kejriwal has to rebuild trust and rally its core supporters.

Former Deputy Rajya Sabha Chairperson on the critical role of opposition in parliamentary democracy and the importance of responsible political engagement.