Sonia Gandhi
Rifts Widening in Congress
Rajeev Deshpande
The resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma is a clear indication that the divide between the G 23 group of senior rebel leaders and the Gandhis is almost irreparable
Truth Alone Triumphs. But Whose Truth?
Indian democracy imposes no narrow conformities on its citizens
Why Congress is Essential for India and How it Can Be Revived
Congress must rejuvenate itself, bringing in fresh faces and young blood into its leadership at all levels. It would help if the party took steps to promote inner-party democracy and a more consultative decision-making style: Open up the party to internal elections for its key positions. Seek the views of a wide cross-section of party stalwarts, not just a favoured few. Allow and encourage the emergence of local, state and regional leaders, ratified by periodic votes of party members
The Grand Delusion
The bad news is not likely to end soon for Congress. But facing its biggest existential threat, the party leadership continues to be in a state of denial
The Radicalisation of the Congress Mind
Words and actions of party leaders should not be seen in isolation but as part of a long process of ideological transformation
The increasing impossibility of an anti-Modi coalition
Opposition unity remains elusive with Congress hurtling from crisis to crisis as old and potential allies grow more suspicious
Bond Elsewhere
It seems with a new Parliament building in the offing, the Central Hall bonhomie will soon be a thing of the past
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