All stories by Aditi Phadnis
INDIA Parties May Force Congress To Get Real
Rediff.com5 Dec 2023'There is ample evidence to suggest that attacks on the PM's probity and his connections with business houses do not resonate with voters.'
MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master
Rediff.com14 Nov 2023In the recent past, Adityanath and the RSS seem to have come closer. The warmth is more on the part of the RSS. And even now, not all requests from the RSS are accommodated by the UP government, points out Aditi Phadnis.
'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'
Rediff.com13 Nov 2023'Its people are either victims of corruption or witnesses to it.'
Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Rediff.com10 Nov 2023In 2018, Mr Chouhan became chief minister for the fourth time with some support from Mr Scindia. This time, nothing can be said with any certainty.
Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon
Rediff.com31 Oct 2023For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.
Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?
Rediff.com25 Oct 2023Vasundhara Raje may have had her faults but she is an unconventional and brave leader who deserves better, observes Aditi Phadnis.
'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'
Rediff.com27 Sep 2023'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.'
Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?
Rediff.com27 Sep 2023Is Chandrababu Naidu being in jail an opportunity? How will the TDP capitalise on it? Or will it implode with nothing more than a sigh?
Why Anti-Defection Law Needs Scrutiny
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023Should the anti-defection law in India exist only to prevent democratically elected governments from being toppled?
G20 Summit: 'We can only hope for the best'
Rediff.com7 Sep 2023Some diplomats feel India's role is not just minding the logistics, but also keeping the G20 agenda on track and "keeping everyone involved and informed".
Mallikarjun Kharge's Litmus Test
Rediff.com30 Aug 2023The coming assembly and Lok Sabha elections -- the choice of candidates, the campaign strategies and the negotiations with other Opposition parties --0 represent the real test for Mallikarjun Kharge.
Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?
Rediff.com24 Aug 2023Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud.
Gehlot's Political Response To Farmers' Debt Problem
Rediff.com23 Aug 2023Banks may become more cautious in extending loans, as more and more farmers may take loans, relying on the assurance that a debt relief commission will back them in the event of default.
After Nuh, Can Khattar Win Third Term?
Rediff.com16 Aug 2023If the CM can steer the BJP into forming a government for a third term, he will have achieved a unique place in the party's history -- Mewat notwithstanding.
No-Confidence Motion: 'Not About Numbers, But Of Morality'
Rediff.com7 Aug 2023'We wanted the PM to speak, and he just refused to -- now we have the opportunity, not just in the Lok Sabha, but also in the Rajya Sabha, to lay the government on the mat.'
Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA
Rediff.com1 Aug 2023'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'
Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?
Rediff.com24 Jul 2023'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'
Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024
Rediff.com18 Jul 2023For Sikhs, they say, honour is the bottom line; and whatever the state of the SAD's political fortunes today, arrogance will not be helpful in the negotiation.
Which Of These Men Will Have The Last Laugh?
Rediff.com17 Jul 2023While arithmetic political stability is a reality, the end result of politics in Maharashtra is hard to predict.
'I don't remember who my enemy is'
Rediff.com14 Jul 2023'If unity is not going to be based on values and principles, how will we achieve it?'