Alok Mehta

Threat of political influence by financial power extends beyond elections

December 20, 2023

In the political arena, preparations for elections are underway at every turn now. During these days, local workers and leaders of the Congress party at Patna airport were expressing their anger over the style of dedicated workers being ignored, only acknowledging their sacrifices, contributions, and fundraising efforts. We were also...

Assembly polls result reveal grand show in rural tribal, women’s awareness

December 6, 2023

The recent assembly elections have unveiled a remarkable performance, particularly in raising awareness in rural tribal areas and among women. The Gram Panchayats’ activism and success stand unparalleled globally, showcasing a unique strength that cannot be matched by any other organization. This phenomenon, thriving in the Indian Republic for the...

A black chapter: How the press was muzzled by Indira Gandhi

June 26, 2023

The Emergency took the nation unawares. Most senior leaders, including Jayaprakash Narain (JP), were arrested in the early hours of 26 June 1975. Censorship was imposed. In order to prevent newspapers in the national capital from publishing the news of the arrests, electricity was cut from newspaper offices. Motherland was...

America had recognised Modi, the rising leader of India, 30 years ago

June 21, 2023

Please do not be shocked by this headline and do not interpret it as an overstatement of praise. I want to remind Indians based on facts. In relation to the comments of those in the media and political leaders, who at one point did not grant entry visa to Narendra...

Gujarat elections to decide the direction of future politics

October 15, 2022

The election dates for the Gujarat Legislative Assembly will be announced soon. The elections will not only affect the direction of India’s future politics but will also affect the socio-economic conditions and foreign capital investment. As Chief Minister and then Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, BJP and allies have given huge...

Who can challenge Narendra Modi in North India-Nitish or Rahul?

October 8, 2022

Before the Lok Sabha elections, one thing became abundantly clear: the path to Delhi’s throne leads through Uttar Pradesh. This also seems practical because there are 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. For decades, the Congress and BJP have succeeded or failed in striving for supremacy over the region....

Dhankar has to find new ways in the midst of challenges

August 8, 2022

It has been very easy for jurist and successful politician Jagdeep Dhankar to become the Chairman of Rajya Sabha by winning the post of Vice President with a good majority. But during the coming months and years, there will be a big challenge in the Rajya Sabha to handle the...

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR THE GRAND OLD PARTY IS FULL OF POTHOLES

May 19, 2022

It was the month of June. The occasion was another Chintan Shivir – the brainstorming camp of the Indian Youth Congress held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Present on the high podium was the scion of the Gandhi family Sanjay Gandhi, accompanied by the effervescent Ambika Soni, head of the...