Shahid Pervez

Introduction

Shahid Pervez is Associate Editor of The Indian Express. He works closely with reporters covering the political landscape across India....Read More

Shahid Pervez is Associate Editor of The Indian Express. He works closely with reporters covering the political landscape across India.

Experience and Expertise

Shahid was Resident Editor of The Statesman in New Delhi from 2017 to 2021, leading its coverage of national politics and government. Earlier, he had also been the Statesman’s Chief of Bureau in New Delhi.

Articles by Shahid Pervez

A three-member judicial commission visits the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. (PTI)

From the Urdu Press: ‘Sambhal case reflects a mindset… file cases, raise doubts over Muslim sites’, ‘For EVM campaign, Oppn needs to build public consensus’Subscriber Only

Dec 03, 2024 16:20 IST

“In its campaign, the BJP and Mahayuti had given the slogan of ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’, but...

Tue, Dec 03, 2024

Congress leader Nana Patole, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar campaigning ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections (L); and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. (Express file photos)

From the Urdu Press: ‘INDIA bloc defeat after defeat… it needs to learn the lessons’, ‘Is Adani above Indian law?’Subscriber Only

Nov 26, 2024 16:13 IST

“The BJP could script this victory riding on not just its Hindutva plank, but also because of the...

Tue, Nov 26, 2024

In his last week as CJI, Justice Chandrachud gave rulings on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status and the Uttar Pradesh madrasa law’s constitutional validity, which dominated the front pages of the Urdu dailies.

From the Urdu Press: ‘AMU case shows struggles faced by minority institutions’, ‘BJP returns to campaign of fear’Subscriber Only

Nov 12, 2024 15:10 IST

“If a state government’s intent is transparent when it comes to madarsas, it can undertake...

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule at a party meeting in Mumbai. (Express file photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

From the Urdu Press: ‘BJP can swing Maharashtra if Congress fails in direct fight’, ‘Prosecute Mithun Chakraborty for alleged hate remarks’Subscriber Only

Nov 05, 2024 16:34 IST

Noting that the proposed delimitation has “created a row between North and South”, Salar says,...

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra campaigning in Wayanad ahead of the by-election on November 13. (Photo: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra/ X)

From the Urdu Press: ‘Indira Gandhi seen in her, Priyanka task cut out’, ‘Does Cong playing second fiddle help INDIA in long run’Subscriber Only

Oct 29, 2024 16:07 IST

"There are a multitude of issues in Maharashtra, from Maratha quota to farm distress, unemployment...

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique (L) and J&K CM-elect Omar Abdullah (R). (Express file photos)

From the Urdu Press: ‘Badlapur to Baba Siddique – NDA govt in dock’, ‘Omar must work in tandem with Centre’Subscriber Only

Oct 15, 2024 15:59 IST

“Maharashtra is a key state that the BJP would go all out to retain. The INDIA bloc must remain...

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Congress task cut out now, must redraw Maharashtra strategy… take INDIA along’Subscriber Only

Oct 10, 2024 16:11 IST

"While India is making strides towards progress and development, our discriminatory prison system...

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at a BJP rally in Kurukshetra, Haryana. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

From the Urdu Press: ‘A Haryana loss will hit BJP in Maharashtra, Jharkhand’, ‘In Bilkis Bano case, Gujarat remains tone-deaf’Subscriber Only

Oct 01, 2024 15:25 IST

“Mahayuti continues to face headwinds. Although it is clutching at straws such as Ladki Bahin...

Tue, Oct 01, 2024

Delhi CM Atishi, One Nation One election

From the Urdu Press: ‘In Atishi, Kejriwal has given a new leadership face’, ‘One Nation, One Election… none of its points valid’Subscriber Only

Sep 24, 2024 16:39 IST

“SC order (staying demolitions) is a welcome development. It will curb bulldozer politics. It...

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

From the Urdu Press: ‘Kejriwal turns the tables on BJP’, ‘Govt should book Rahul if his stance is anti-national’Subscriber Only

Sep 17, 2024 16:28 IST

“Vinesh Phogat’s candidature seems to be having an impact across Haryana, especially among...

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

(L-R) Haryana CM Nayab Saini campaigning ahead of the Assembly elections; Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar with uncle and NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar. (Photo: BJP Haryana/ X; Express archives) BJP

From the Urdu Press: ‘Is Haryana turning into Karnataka for BJP?’, ‘Pawar gives Ajit a taste of his own medicine’Subscriber Only

Sep 10, 2024 16:00 IST

"It is curious that BJP does not seem to be on a sound footing in poll-bound J&K after having...

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Siasat points out that “bulldozer justice” has become a “trend” in various states. Meanwhile, BJP has swiftly distance itself from party MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks on the farm agitation. (File Photos)

From the Urdu Press: ‘SC intervention against bulldozer justice a landmark’, ‘Would BJP have reined in Kangana but for Haryana polls?’Subscriber Only

Sep 03, 2024 14:50 IST

“While Modi govt has been forced to withdraw its several decisions … Rahul Gandhi has continued...

Tue, Sep 03, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Rahul, Omar alliance formidable’, ‘After blinking on lateral entry, NPS, govt faces Agniveer’Subscriber Only

Aug 27, 2024 15:36 IST

“In past two terms, Modi govt projected itself as a dominant govt that would stick to its call...

Tue, Aug 27, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘PM’s UCC pitch in secular terms to hurt BJP more than Opp’, ‘J&K polls crucial as they would give it an elected govt’Subscriber Only

Aug 20, 2024 15:44 IST

'It is unfortunate that decisive action in sexual assault cases is not taken by the authorities...

Tue, Aug 20, 2024

The amendment legislation proposes to change the composition of the waqf boards in states by allowing for a non-Muslim CEO and at least two non-Muslim members. (Representative/ Express file photo by Praveen Khanna)

From the Urdu Press: ‘Govt should take Muslims into confidence on waqf… its intent suspect’; ‘Sisodia release reinforces public faith in justice’Subscriber Only

Aug 13, 2024 15:59 IST

“While Yunus is a liberal, and his priority would be to push for development, the key question...

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

urdu press waqf board modi anurag thakur

From the Urdu Press: ‘Bid to hobble Waqf Boards, put govt legally in control’; ‘Surprising that PM endorsed Anurag Thakur remarks on Rahul’Subscriber Only

Aug 06, 2024 15:56 IST

“The SC sub-classification verdict marks a major intervention by the apex court at the policy...

Tue, Aug 06, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘As Prashant Kishor readies launch, is he struggling to read pulse of people?’; ‘Naidu, Nitish must come clean on Centre’s RSS order’Subscriber Only

Jul 30, 2024 16:47 IST

'The rising confidence and aggression of Oppn leaders vis-a-vis Modi govt 3.0 could be attributed...

Tue, Jul 30, 2024

Unlike PM Modi's first two terms, the BJP now relies on its allies TDP and JD(U) to remain in power, which defined the Union Budget for 2024-25 substantially. (PTI Photo)

From the Urdu Press: ‘SC order on Kanwar Yatra row inspires hope’, ‘Akhilesh in wings aggravating BJP problems in UP’Subscriber Only

Jul 24, 2024 18:23 IST

“Poor pushed to the margins in the struggle for power and resources between the aspirational...

Wed, Jul 24, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Bypoll booster for INDIA mirrors LS trends’, ‘Why Samvidhan Hatya Diwas now, in third term?’Subscriber Only

Jul 16, 2024 14:49 IST

"There are indications that after 30 months of Siddaramaiah’s tenure, the demand would be made...

Tue, Jul 16, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Bengal Governor seems to be bent on playing Viceroy’, ‘BJP Kerala rise alarming for LDF, UDF’Subscriber Only

Jul 09, 2024 16:21 IST

‘Gandhi’s visit to Manipur assumes immense significance… While the Centre has assured...

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

Highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the new Lok Sabha while participating in the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, the Mumbai-based Urdu Times, in its leader on July 2, writes that Rahul’s speech heralded the arrival of the Opposition in Parliament after 10 years.

From the Urdu Press: ‘Rahul debut as LoP firebrand rattled govt’, ‘row over new criminal laws shows govt still won’t listen to Opp’Subscriber Only

Jul 02, 2024 14:46 IST

“The Delhi liquor policy case continues to remain a mystery... The case has been politicised and...

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Govt can’t ignore Rahul’s questions now’, ‘If Centre can’t conduct fair exams, trust in all will fade’Subscriber Only

Jun 27, 2024 20:00 IST

'In Rahul's crucial new role as the LoP, Opposition can be expected to strongly stand up to Modi...

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Priyanka, Rahul to be Congress double engine in Parliament’, ‘Mahayuti rumblings amid MVA rise’Subscriber Only

Jun 20, 2024 16:51 IST

“The Maharashtra Assembly polls would not just be about forming a government, but would also...

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Modi govt 3.0 faces coalition tightrope’; ‘Rahul Gandhi must step up to LoP role’Subscriber Only

Jun 11, 2024 16:42 IST

“The poll results have heralded the return of the coalition era, making its advantages clear to...

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

From the Urdu Press: ‘Stage set for an aggressive Opposition’, ‘Naidu, Nitish past masters of coalition politics’Subscriber Only

Jun 06, 2024 18:47 IST

'Both TDP, JD(U) have a long track record of reining in BJP in their coalition dispensations......

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

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