Ajit Maindola, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

Baghel leads Chhattisgarh to ‘spectacular’ growth trajectory

‘It was a daunting task for Baghel to wrest the state from BJP, and he came out successful in a poll battle three years...

Gehlot’s ‘supremacy’ marks 3 years of his govt

Weathering political storms, Rajasthan CM emerges as ‘Chanakya’ of the Congress. New Delhi: On many occasions in the last three years, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok...

Uttarakhand’s growth will be real tribute to Gen Rawat

The state has only two projects by the Modi government. New Delhi: The untimely death of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat is,...

Congress relies on rally to be in the reckoning

Party wants to give message to TMC, BJP and other opponents. New Delhi: The Congress “mega” rally to be held on Sunday in Jaipur is...

Mamata’s move is a wake-up call for Rahul

New Delhi: The political move of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has added to the problems of the Congress. The Bengal Chief Minister seems to...

BJP back in the game as Congress crumbles

New Delhi: With Congress not apparently putting up a strong fight, the BJP seems to be in a position to retain power in Uttarakhand...

Congress will find it hard to corner govt in Parliament

With unity elusive in Opposition, the grand old party is left to fight a lone battle. New Delhi: The winter session of the Parliament beginning...

Vasundhara Raje back on centre stage in Rajasthan

She is on a pilgrimage, which has turned out to be a crowd-puller. After Cabinet rejig, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot last week proved himself to...

Ashok Gehlot will reward loyalists in Cabinet rejig

All ministers of Gehlot cabinet resign ahead of Rajasthan Congress meeting on Sunday. New Delhi: All ministers in the Rajasthan Council of Ministers tendered their...

PM Modi’s ‘masterstroke’ leaves opposition clueless

PM’s move to repeal the farm laws stands BJP in good stead in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand; move may impact Punjab politics too. New...

Smarting in isolation, Congress to fight political battles solo

Grand old party plans to go it alone for all electoral battles. New Delhi: There are indications that the Congress is getting ready to go...

Congress’ infighting in Punjab nearing end

State-in-charge Harish Chaudhary’s strategy yields positive results. New Delhi: The infighting in the Congress’ Punjab unit seems to be subsiding in what comes as a...

PM’s ‘Shiva-Bhakti’ may boost BJP in UP, Uttarakhand

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a substantial message to the Hindu community in India and abroad by completing the extensive renovation...

Gehlot gets stronger, opponents crestfallen

Rajasthan unit of BJP may see more infighting. New Delhi: The by-election results of two seats in Rajasthan where Congress won have sent out two...

Gehlot criticises Centre for rising inflation

Rajasthan CM accuses Modi government of turning a blind eye to miseries of farmers, unemployed youth. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has slammed the government...

Priyanka powers Congress but power may be elusive

Observers believe that Congress may go for an alliance with SP at some later stage. New Delhi: Politics over the farmers’ issues may set new

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Sangh seeks to build better media presence

New Delhi: Now the RSS, the ideological parent of the BJP, has also turned its focus on the media. The Sangh will now work...

Amarinder keen to keep Congress out of Punjab

Splitting the ruling party will be the ex-CM’s main agenda; Captain Amarinder Singh may play a key role in ending the farmers’ agitation. New Delhi:...

It’s advantage Congress for now in defection politics

More ‘departures’ may give BJP a tough time in the hill state. New Delhi: Uttarakhand minister Yashpal Arya and his son defected to Congress recently...

‘Nothing doing’, Sonia’s message to dissidents

Pressure politics will be unacceptable; Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra will be in more commanding positions. New Delhi: Now, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra...

Gandhis trust Gehlot most amid growing turmoil

Raghu Sharma’s appointment confirms Gehlot’s closeness to the high command. New Delhi: The appointment of Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma as in-charge of Gujarat has...

Priyanka’s action boosts Congress workers’ morale

Will AICC general secretary’s ‘aggressive’ politics in Lakhimpur help Congress in UP polls and get the party votes? New Delhi: AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi...

Gandhis in the firing line as oldies breathe fire

Fireworks begin ahead of crucial Congress Working Committee meeting. New Delhi: All eyes are set on who will openly defend the Gandhi family during the...

Rahul’s ‘overhaul’ creates ripples in Congress

Punjab decisions mark the beginning of the Gandhi scion’s ‘political act II’. New Delhi: What is now being seen is former Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s...

Captain likely to form own party, several dissidents may join

New Delhi: Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has dropped ample hints about forming his own party sooner or later. If he goes...

Pilot meets Rahul for a fresh ‘take-off’

Ex-Rajasthan Deputy CM may be given some state charge; CM Gehlot may carry out cabinet reshuffle during Navratri. New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot...

Kanhaiya, Kishor’s ‘Congress entry’ unlikely

‘Rahul’s team does not want any controversial leader to be part of the Congress’. New Delhi: The plan of electoral strategist Prashant Kishor and former...

Congress’ plan to hit the streets against government hits a roadblock

Sonia Gandhi hard-pressed to get the Opposition going. New Delhi: The Congress’ plan to hit the streets along with the entire Opposition against the Narendra...

BJP groupism festers in Rajasthan

Party leadership may go for big decisions in Rajasthan if saffron party retains Uttar Pradesh. New Delhi: With the internal fight in the BJP in...

‘Motionless’ Congress wants others to build a ‘movement’ for it

Grand old party in search of a person who could build agitation like Anna, Ramdev. New Delhi: The Congress is said to be in search...

Rahul forced to drop ‘change plan’, Baghel breathes easy

New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel seems to have got a respite, with the decision on change of guard in the state being...

Rahul, Priyanka shun Sidhu, turn to Captain

They hope Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will be able to win Punjab. New Delhi: At long last, the Congress high command has realized that...

After recovery, Gehlot to get battle ready for public service

Leaders rise above political differences to wish the Rajasthan Chief Minister a speedy recovery. New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has appealed to people...

‘Regional imbalance’ may tilt balance against BJP

Supporters of former CMs Nishank, Trivendra, Tirath upset over Garhwal being ‘neglected’. New Delhi: The BJP may have to face the anger of its own...

Rahul’s decisions derail Congress, fail Sonia

With Punjab unsettled, Chhattisgarh spells trouble for Congress; BJP eyes mileage. New Delhi: Congress’ interim president Sonia Gandhi, who is trying to unite Opposition against...

AAP’s Kothiyal may hurt Congress in Uttarakhand

Division of anti-establishment votes may benefit BJP in the hill state. New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party’s chief ministerial candidate Col. Ajay Kothiyal may spoil the...

‘Leadership’ an issue amid Sonia’s Opposition unity bid

Shrinking in states, Congress pins hopes on other Opposition parties for 2024 battle. New Delhi: Congress’ interim president Sonia Gandhi’s efforts may have yielded some...

Nishank on his way out of ‘Himalaya Sadan’

New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP and former minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will have to quit his obsession with the 27, Safdarjung Road bungalow. In fact,...

Raje breaks silence to silence adversaries, slams govt

New Delhi: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and BJP’s national vice president Vasundhara Raje, who has been conspicuous by her silence over the last several...

Sonia bid to unite Opposition as Congress remains divided

Congress boss plans talks with Opposition leaders, refuses to quit as UPA chief. New Delhi: Congress’ interim chief Sonia Gandhi has swung into action to...

MLAs’ wait for cabinet gets longer in Rajasthan

New Delhi: The MLAs’ wait for “sporting red beacons” on their vehicles is getting longer, with the cabinet expansion in Rajasthan continuing to be...

Is Rahul ready to relinquish back-seat driving?

The Gandhi scion signals his willingness to be on the front foot! New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi now appears to have made up...

Maken locks leaders’ opinion, but Gandhis hold key

Rajasthan cabinet rejig only after nod from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Will former Congress president Rahul Gandhi make major changes in the party unit and...

Congress underplays Didi’s ‘Khela Hobe’ move

Mamata Banerjee’s alliance plan gives Gandhis anxious moments. New Delhi: The Gandhis are not, understandably, enthused by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent efforts to...

Now, Congress’ focus on groupism in Rajasthan

After Punjab, Uttarakhand, high command to sort out crisis in desert state; Gehlot likely to expand cabinet next week. New Delhi: The Congress high command...

Shaky in UP, Priyanka quiet about Punjab too

AICC general secretary’s lobbying for Sidhu speaks volumes about what is in store. New Delhi: Though AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra managed to get...

Gandhis look clueless as Congress crisis snowballs

Party at sixes and sevens, with leadership indecisive on internal issues. New Delhi: With the Congress passing through the toughest time ever, former party president...

Congress, BJP tussle over crimes against women

Rajasthan Congress president Govind Dotasra has argued that registration of cases has increased, not crimes. New Delhi: The Congress and the BJP have crossed swords...

After Punjab, Congress in crisis in Uttarakhand

Grand old party in a dilemma over choice of face ahead of elections. New Delhi: There is no end in sight to the problems of...

Will Mamata’s ‘mango diplomacy’ save her chair?

Didi’s plan to have a Legislative Council in Bengal likely to go adrift. New Delhi: Will Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s “mango diplomacy” be able to save...

Rajya Sabha approves landmark Railways Bill

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