More From Ashutosh Kumar

Proclivity to vote for the party expected to form the government at the Centre is largely due to the ‘satellite’ character of the politics and economy of Chandigarh.

Elections in Chandigarh: A ringside viewSubscriber Only

June 11,2024 09:42:25 AM

A closer look at the electoral verdicts reveals following common trends. First, in fifteen Lok Sabha elections held so far in the Union Territory (UT), the Congress and the BJP (earlier Jana Sangh) have won eight and five times respectively. The Janata Party (Jana Sangh being a constituent) and Janata Dal candidates won in the […]

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

BJP goes it alone: Can Modi magic finally work in Punjab?Subscriber Only

March 27,2024 12:28:35 PM

A party trying to win every seat in India will certainly go all out in Punjab. But it is regional issues that matter, even in a general election

Fri, Mar 29, 2024

Straddling panthic and political tags, Akali Dal finds itself ‘trapped at crossroads of region and religion’Subscriber Only

October 08,2022 07:51:33 AM

As ethnic party, Akali Dal has sought and received considerable political support from the Sikhs in India and even among the diaspora, while taking up the community’s religious, social and political cause as central to the party agenda.

Sat, Oct 08, 2022

Limits of AAP’s anti-corruption moves in PunjabSubscriber Only

May 26,2022 19:55:03 PM

CM Bhagwant Mann's sacking of health minister will win kudos. But a systematic and sedate effort is required to root out corruption

Thu, May 26, 2022

The Congress high command made its present felt in Punjab. But leadership crisis is not overSubscriber Only

September 24,2021 03:19:06 AM

Ashutosh Kumar writes: The rebellious stance of Amarinder Singh and leaders waiting in the wings to fight another day will put great pressure on the high command as the assembly polls draw closer.

Sat, Sep 25, 2021