JEHOSH PAUL

Karnataka at the Crossroads: Deciphering the Battle for Lok Sabha

April 11, 2024

Speaking to NDTV, renowned poll strategist Prashant Kishor highlighted the three pillars of BJP's strength: Nationalism, Hindutva, and Welfarism. These, he argued, set a formidable narrative that opponents must match or outdo on at least two fronts to stand a chance. Against this backdrop, Karnataka gears up for the upcoming...

An analysis of developments ahead of Karnataka Polls

February 23, 2023

As Karnataka braces itself for polls, the Panchamasali Lingayats’ demand for granting 15% reservation under category 2A of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has gained momentum. Though the clamour for securing equitable representation for the community has finally drawn the attention of the powers that be, the fact remains that...

The Reserve Bank of India ought to bring all Microfinance Institutions under its Regulation

December 3, 2022

Earlier in August, it was reported that the Microfinance sector was back on track after overcoming the setback induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the portfolio of micro-finance lenders recording a double digit growth, and the disbursements more than doubling from Rs 27,328 crores to Rs 57, 842 crores. This...