Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.
Articles by Saubhadra Chatterji
MPs with agricultural background a common theme in 18th Lok Sabha
148 newly elected MPs have stated agriculture as their profession while 13 declared themselves as farmers
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker
The Opposition parties are unhappy with the BJP’s decision to overlook K Suresh, an eighth-term lawmaker, for the post of protem Speaker and make BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab the interim Speaker
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:06 PM IST
TMC and Congress set to join hands to take on BJP in Parliament
On Thursday, former Union minister P Chidambaram met Mamata Banerjee in a bid to improve the ties between the two sides
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:30 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi keeps Rae Bareli; Priyanka to make electoral debut from Wayanad
Rahul Gandhi to retain Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest Wayanad. Nehru-Gandhi family trio in Parliament if Priyanka wins by-election.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Priyanka to make electoral debut from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi retains Raebareli
The Congress party, however, didn’t disclose if Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 09:41 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's dilemma: Rae Bareli or a seat in the south
HT edition of Feb 8, 1980, said: “Mrs Gandhi was given a tumultuous reception on her first visit to this town (Rae Bareli) after assuming office once again.."
Published on Jun 13, 2024 03:39 PM IST
After an impressive show in Lok Sabha polls, what lies ahead for Opposition?
The Congress party has improved its tally substantially from 52 in the last Lok Sabha to 99 in the 18th Lok Sabha
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Political protests: Ride a bullock cart to Parl, switch off lights
Innovative protests in India have a history. In 1973, AB Vajpayee arrived at Parliament on a bullock cart to protest against the increase in fuel prices.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 08:00 AM IST
How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years
Sonia emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies have “suffered political and moral defeat” in the 2024 Lok Sabha election
Published on Jun 10, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Oppn bloc must work cohesively inside and outside House: Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized on the unity of the INDIA bloc with 236 lawmakers, acknowledging the need to function cohesively inside and outside Parliament.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 05:03 AM IST
No longer should House be bulldozed, says Sonia at CPP meet, takes on Modi
Sonia Gandhi attacks PM Modi, says he suffered a "political and moral defeat" in recent elections, calls for accountability in Parliament.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 04:57 AM IST
CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
A Congress Working Committee resolution also praised Rahul Gandhi for his role in the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 04:08 PM IST
People have spoken against dictatorial ways of BJP, says Kharge at CWC meet
The Congress-led INDIA alliance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls bagged 232 seats and restricted the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to less than 300 seats
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 01:30 PM IST
Mandate against Modi... will fight together: INDIA pledge
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that INDIA bloc will take "appropriate measures at the appropriate time”.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 04:43 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
How Rahul Gandhi turned the tide in favour of Congress, INDIA bloc alliance
The final count for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections has concluded, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 240 seats while Congress won 99 seats
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:58 AM IST
How Congress scripted a revival from the lows of 2014 and 2019
The performance of the Congress and the INDIA bloc meant that the BJP was restricted to 240seats, short of the majority, although the larger NDA grouping which it heads won 294 seats
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
From 52 seats in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress comes a long way in 2024
The Congress, with a bunch of allies, has decimated the BJP’s claim of ‘400 paar’, dented Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s electoral invincibility and developed INDIA alliance a force to reckon with
Published on Jun 04, 2024 12:56 PM IST
What 200+ seats will mean for the INDIA bloc
If the NDA fails to come close to a two-third majority in the new Lok Sabha, it may also derail the BJP’s one nation, one election plan
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
INDIA to win 295 seats, says Kharge after bloc’s meet
The INDIA bloc will secure at least 295 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after a meeting of the bloc at his resident on Saturday
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Lok Sabha polls: 7th phase campaigning ends as political parties await fate
Top leaders including PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge conducted several rallies across the country in a high-octane political campaign
Updated on May 31, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Quota to communalism: Themes of Lok Sabha polls campaign
The bitter war of words in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections campaign focused on guarantees, wealth redistribution, reservation, Hindutva, and personal remarks.
Updated on May 31, 2024 04:25 AM IST
PM Modi mentioned ‘mandir’ 421 times in poll speeches, ‘Modi’ 758 times: Congress
Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed confidence that the INDIA alliance would form a government when votes are counted on June 4.
Updated on May 30, 2024 04:08 PM IST
Modi’s Gandhi remark sparks outrage; Cong complains about PM’s meditation trip
The campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha election is coming to an end on Thursday and the last or the seventh phase of polling is due on June 1
Published on May 30, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Aiyar stokes fresh controversy; all eyes on ‘Modi vs Mamata’ in West Bengal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal fails to secure relief from the Supreme Court, while Congress seeks CBI probe into Dalit woman’s death in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar
Updated on May 29, 2024 10:42 AM IST
TMC could skip June 1 INDIA bloc meeting; Mamata questions Modi on poll campaign
A top-ranking Congress leader told HT that a significant section within the alliance now wants the date to be changed after TMC, the second-largest party of the bloc announced it won’t be able to come
Published on May 28, 2024 10:40 AM IST
INDIA bloc likely to meet on June 1; Kejriwal files plea for bail extension
The last phase, entirely in the northern, western and eastern India, is crucial for both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and INDIA bloc alliance
Published on May 27, 2024 10:42 AM IST
A tale of two Champarans
In British Raj, farmers suffered at the hands of the colonial rulers who forced them to cultivate indigo. Today’s Champaran faces an exodus of young workforce
Published on May 25, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Lok Sabha polls: 6th phase battle intensifies as nation votes tomorrow
Voting for the sixth phase including Delhi will take place on Saturday with the results of all seven phases on June 4
Updated on May 24, 2024 10:46 AM IST
United Oppn will form a stable govt for 10 years, says Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is optimistic about his party's campaign, INDIA's prospects, and hints at a regime change after the election results.
Updated on May 24, 2024 05:33 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi ups ante against PM Modi; Kejriwal reacts to Maliwal assault row
As the country prepares to vote for the penultimate sixth phase Lok Sabha polling, Gandhi has upped his ante against PM Modi
Published on May 23, 2024 10:44 AM IST