Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.
Articles by Saubhadra Chatterji
Recovery of ₹50,000 stirs parliament row
A storm erupted in Parliament after cash was found in Congress MP Singhvi's seat, sparking protests and demands for an investigation into security lapses.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 04:05 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
5 BJP allies, 4 Congress MPs get front row seats in Lok Sabha
Modi government has rewarded five key allies with front row seats in the Lok Sabha
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Local issues crucial in state polls, Kharge tells cadre after routs
With polls in Delhi and Bihar due next year, the Congress president also emphasized on early preparations.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Poll reform, Places of Worship Act ‘violations’ among key topics at CWC meet
The CWC reiterated its “firmest commitment to the letter and spirit” of the Places of Worship Act 1991, which it said was being “brazenly violated” by the BJP.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 04:15 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Kharge critiques Cong performance at CWC meet, says Maha defeat holds a message
Kharge said the atmosphere was in favour of the Congress during the elections “but the atmosphere being in our favour is not a guarantee of victory”
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:45 PM IST
Congress seeks four front-row seats in Lok Sabha for Rahul Gandhi, others
The Congress, which has 99 lawmakers in the Lower House, submitted the request to the office of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:36 PM IST
Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker
Opposition leaders urge Lok Sabha speaker to extend the Joint Committee's tenure on the Waqf Bill, citing insufficient time for stakeholder input.
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Adani standoff forces Houses to adjourn on Day 1 of session
Opposition forces adjournment in Parliament over Adani bribery allegations, but focus may shift to pressing issues like inflation and unemployment.
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Opposition looks to corner govt over Adani issue in Winter Session of Parliament
All eyes will also be on the govt’s legislative agenda, particularly on the controversial amendments of the Waqf laws.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Another Cong setback further erodes its Parl polls advantage
The loss in the Haryana elections (which everyone expected it to win), and poor performance in J&K, took away some of the sheen of its Lok Sabha performance.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 04:58 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
After a promising summer, a winter of discontent has set in early for Congress
The loss in the Haryana election and poor performance in J&K, took away some of the sheen of its Lok Sabha performance
Published on Nov 23, 2024 08:07 PM IST
Congress looks to corner NDA on Adani row, but allies flag poll worry
The Congress is in touch with allies to launch a united attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Adani bribery allegations.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Panel’s head says Waqf draft report ready, Oppn pushes for extension
The committee held its 28th meeting on Thursday and Jagdambika Pal is believed to have said that the panel has invited sufficient witnesses and held enough meetings.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi demands ‘immediate arrest’ of Gautam Adani, says ‘PM shielding him’
US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani, 62, and others for allegedly paying over $250 million in bribes between 2020 and 2024 to state government officials
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Buzz over revamp of Himachal Cong unit as ex-chief meets Shukla
According to people familiar with the matter, Singh’s meeting with Shukla lasted for more than an hour but a few more consultations, especially at the topmost level of the party, will take place in the coming days before the new organization is set up.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Congress expels eight rebel candidates
Maharashtra Congress suspended eight rebel candidates for six years, emphasizing unity among allies to strengthen their electoral strategy.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:16 AM IST
‘No friendly fights in MVA’: Congress suspends rebel candidates for 6 years
At present there are 18 rebels in the fray from the ruling Mahayiti alliance and another 23 rebels from the opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:06 AM IST
After LS loss in Himachal, Cong dissolves state unit
The reconstitution of the unit might see the wings of party chief Pratibha Singh getting clipped, said Congress leaders aware of the development.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 04:17 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Foreign secy to brief Parl panel on India-Canada ties
Amidst a diplomatic crisis, India's foreign secretary will brief Parliament on relations with Canada and China on November 6, amid escalating tensions.
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress to analyse booth level poll data to review Haryana loss
This will be the first time that the party will analyse poll data right up to the booth level and virtually “reconstruct” the polling patterns.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 03:36 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Cong’s key challenges in poll-bound Maha
In Maharashtra, Congress aims to retain voter support amid challenges from BJP and the Maratha agitation
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 02:17 PM IST
After Haryana drubbing, Congress in a huddle for Maharashtra elections
A Congress functionary said the party is keen on fighting in at least 110 seats even as Sena (UBT) wants to field its candidates from some Congress strongholds.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:45 AM IST
Govt examining issue of objectional content on OTT platforms: Minister
The minister’s remark comes a few days after the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology met to discuss subjects for deliberation for 2024-25
Published on Oct 13, 2024 06:39 PM IST
Fin panel to soon call Sebi chief, says official
The finance committee will call SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch to discuss her role amid allegations from Hindenburg Research, but corruption inquiries are unlikely.
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
EVMs to infighting: Congress starts assessing setback in Haryana elections
Soon after the meeting, Kharge’s office issued an unusual communique asking the media to “stick” to the formal briefing and “desist from any conjecture that deviates from the official brief”.
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Cong faces allies’ heat after elections setback
After Congress's shock loss in Haryana, INDIA allies demand introspection and better coordination, warning against marginalizing partners ahead of key elections.
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress continues to trail in direct fights
Tuesday may well be remembered as the day the party lost much of the momentum it gained after its performance in the Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 04:37 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress’s fatal flaw: Putting all eggs in Hooda basket
Congress leaders involved in the poll management argue that the infighting and over-confidence affected the campaign around the party’s seven guarantees
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Overconfidence, shoddy campaign: Insiders flag reasons for Cong’s Haryana loss
A Congress leader blamed overreliance on the dominant Jat community, which accounts for nearly 25% of Haryana’s population, among the reasons for the loss
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Cong's Haryana defeat reinforces inability to defeat BJP in direct contests
Despite the party being in power in Himachal Pradesh, Congress strategists point out how it has lost vital ground in north India
Published on Oct 08, 2024 01:33 PM IST