Gaurav Bhatia

The writer is national spokesperson, BJP and Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.

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Our Karwa Chauth love story: We fast together because love isn’t one-sidedSubscriber Only

October 10,2025 21:20:00 PM

Karwa Chauth has traditionally been seen as a wife’s devotion to her husband. But why should care be gendered?

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

This Bill ensures that governments will not and should not be run from jail. India deserves leaders above suspicion, not individuals whose only priority becomes their personal enrichment.

Bill for removal of arrested ministers offers promise of clean governance, reflects will of peopleSubscriber Only

August 22,2025 19:17:32 PM

Critics argue that the Bill is harsh. But a closer look proves otherwise. The provision only ensures temporary removal. Once released, the minister can be reappointed

Mon, Aug 25, 2025

The amendment will go a long way towards correcting the flaws of the 2013 amendment. (PTI Photo)

Waqf Bill corrects injustice from colonial era, UPA’s 2013 amendmentSubscriber Only

April 04,2025 07:32:12 AM

It is another decisive step on the lines of the abrogation of Article 370, the criminalisation of triple talaq and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, underscoring the philosophy of 'Modi hai to mumkin hai'

Fri, Apr 04, 2025

In US, Rahul Gandhi was divisive as usual copy

Gaurav Bhatia writes: In the US, Rahul Gandhi was divisive as usualSubscriber Only

September 14,2024 07:10:10 AM

Instead of renouncing tradition, Gandhi should consider why his dream for the country is at odds with the dream of its people

Sat, Sep 14, 2024

Constitution mandates uniform civil code, religious diktats can’t overrule itSubscriber Only

June 30,2023 07:18:11 AM

The priority of the BJP-led government has been to ensure that the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution are available to all citizens irrespective of their religion. There can be no compromise on human dignity in matters pertaining to adoption, succession, marriage, divorce etc

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia writes: The Netaji I knewSubscriber Only

October 11,2022 20:19:05 PM

A grass roots leader, a national icon – Mulayam Singh Yadav was a father-figure to me

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

Need To Ask Some QuestionsSubscriber Only

July 16,2022 04:01:05 AM

Gaurav Bhatia writes: The Indian Express editorial on former V-P Ansari shoots the messenger

Sat, Jul 16, 2022

Looking east, with sensitivitySubscriber Only

March 27,2021 00:05:05 AM

Election in Assam hinges on issues of development and protection of cultural identity.

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

Criticism of judiciary stems from ideological inclination and dislike of particular political leadersSubscriber Only

November 21,2020 03:30:18 AM

Judiciary is not slipping into ‘barbarism’. Rather, disgruntled individuals cannot move beyond selective outrage.

Sat, Nov 21, 2020

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When the pillars of democracy were shakenSubscriber Only

June 25,2020 17:46:48 PM

Indira Gandhi’s Emergency was an assault on the legislature, judiciary and media. It was against the Constitution.

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

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India is showing that limited resources will not hold it back from taking on Covid-19Subscriber Only

April 18,2020 04:05:01 AM

The resources of the government during this challenging time are limited, but the will to reach the poor and marginalised is not.

Sat, Apr 18, 2020

Citizenship Act does not violate Constitution, protects minorities from theocraciesSubscriber Only

January 14,2020 03:06:16 AM

The propaganda against the Modi government — that it is against the Muslim community, does not hold true because the historic step to empower Muslim women by abolishing triple talaq was taken by the same government.

Tue, Jan 14, 2020

Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict has strengthened democracySubscriber Only

November 16,2019 00:02:12 AM

It is important that in a democracy governed by the rule of law, every action undertaken by a citizen or a community has valid legal sanctity. This judgment ensures that the construction of a temple at Ayodhya will also have complete legal sanction.

Sat, Nov 16, 2019

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Man for all seasonsSubscriber Only

August 31,2019 01:00:39 AM

Arun Jaitley provided a political compass to the BJP till the end

Sat, Aug 31, 2019

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The Rafale bogeySubscriber Only

December 18,2018 00:35:40 AM

The Congress must answer why it didn’t ink the deal while in power.

Tue, Dec 18, 2018