In my latest for The Wire, I discuss if the recent political developments has pushed the BJP on to the back foot in Bengal
#Bengal #Sandeshkhali

m.thewire.in/article/politi…

Badruddin Ajmal has dominated politics in Assam's Bengali Muslim-concentration areas since 2006. But Ajmal and his AIUDF face a tough challenge this time in staying relevant, I write in this piece for Outlook India

outlookindia.com/elections/in-a…

In my latest for The Diplomat, I write about India's Hindi heartland, the region that has been the stronghold of Hindu nationalism since the 1960s and PM Modi’s fortress since 2014. But the BJP seems less sure of success this year.

thediplomat.com/2024/05/will-i…

I have created this page to keep at one place all my writings on Hindutva's multi-layered project of revising Indian history. Will share all my future writings and other important reports on this subject from this page. Those interested may 'follow' it

facebook.com/share/vNFpfNC6…

My video report from Darjeeling x.com/Outlookindia/s…

What does Modi hope to achieve by using blatant anti-Muslim rhetoric to target opposition's programme for social justice? Why did Modi switch campaign gear? I explore in my latest for The Diplomat

thediplomat.com/2024/04/does-m…

My explainer on the Darjeeling election 2024

x.com/Outlookindia/s…

Impact of Teesta river erosion. Kalimpong, West Bengal

My report from #Assam Campaign2024

Miya, Axomia and Tea: Identity and #Assam Election

#LokSabaElections2024

outlookindia.com/elections/assa…

After a weeklong Assam trip, back to Bengal. Kalimpong.

We know the CAA discriminates in citizenship on the basis of religion. Its Rules are more concerning, as it has huge scope for corruption by preferential treatment of applicants. Committees can hold applicants, though Hindus, as hostagee. My ground report
boomlive.in/n-24906

Happy Bengali New Year and Happy Bihu from a West Bengal Bengali travelling in Assam.

Tea garden in Dibrugarh, Assam. 2024.

Netaji researcher Chandrachur Ghose had cast doubts on authenticity of one of Netaji's strongest comments against Hindutva. Ghose said nobody could produce original quote, which he called a 'Left-Congress fakery'. I produce the original in my post edit for Anandabazar Patrika today

My comments to The Indian Express on Rajbanshi politics and north Bengal.

indianexpress.com/article/resear…

The issues, equations and campaign strategies are different in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal from the 2019 election in several ways. I write them down in my latest for The Wire

m.thewire.in/article/politi…

In my latest for The Diplomat, I write about the Modi government's betrayal of #Ladakh .

With the imposition of section 144 and banning of the internet, this government has brought unrest to one of India's most peaceful regions

thediplomat.com/2024/04/icy-de…

In this episode of Beyond the Indus podcast at The Diplomat, I discuss Congress politics and the coming elections

thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-in…

My latest for TRT World

10 days after CEC Rajiv Kumar said J&K assembly polls can't be held together with LS polls due to security reasons, Amit Shah says AFSPA withdrawal to be considered after the elections as peace has been restored.
Is it a gimmick?
trtworld.com/magazine/will-…

Amrita Roy, BJP candidate against Mahua Moitra, said her ancestor, Maharaja Krishna Chandra, helped British commander Lord Clive to defeat Siraj ud Daulah, Bengal's last independent ruler, in 1757 Battle of Plassey, 'to save Hindus.'

It's a lie, I write
m.thewire.in/article/politi…