Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.
Articles by Saubhadra Chatterji
Months after breach, CISF to soon take over all Parliament security
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will soon take over the entire security of the premises, three officials aware of the development said on Monday
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress, NC announce Lok Sabha poll pact in J&K, Ladakh; leave out PDP
The Congress-National Conference alliance means that Peoples Democratic Party, a constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc that includes Congress and NC, would not be part of the arrangement
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:34 PM IST
TMC, BJP war of words escalates; Mufti versus Azad in Anantnag
TMC accused the BJP of trying to “manage the referee” through the use of central agencies to “keep out the players” during the Lok Sabha polls
Published on Apr 08, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Ahead of elections, Priyanka’s role within Congress on gradual rise
After confining her political activity in just a few pockets of UP for years, Priyanka Gandhi has finally expanded her role in campaigning for the 2024 LS polls
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 08:55 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress panel may meet next week on Amethi and Raebareli seats
The Congress has so far announced 14 of its 17 candidates in Uttar Pradesh, but the party has remained silent on Amethi and Raebareli
Updated on Apr 07, 2024 01:05 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
In five years, Congress builds on its nyay theme
The 2024 manifesto also proposed to provide fast-track courts to adjudicate cases of leaking of question papers for recruitment examinations and provide monetary compensation to the victims
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Kharge attacks Modi over ‘Chinese encroachment’; Vadra hints at contesting polls
Mallikarjun Kharge accused Modi of prioritising attacks on the Gandhi family whose members sacrificed their lives for the country
Published on Apr 05, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Congress hopes to repeat 2019 performance in Kerala, no friendly fight with Left
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Kerala as the party and its allies swept the elections in the state winning 19 of 20 seats
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 09:39 AM IST
Major relief for AAP as Sanjay Singh gets bail; Rahul to file nomination today
Top AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia continue to be in judicial custody in what looks like a long legal battle for them
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha after 33 years
Manmohan Singh, 91, was the third PM from the Rajya Sabha after Indira Gandhi (in her first term) and Inder Kumar Gujral.
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 10:08 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress gets major tax reprieve; Kejriwal 4th prominent AAP leader in Tihar
The Congress last week hit out at what it described as tax terrorism and alleged its ability to fight the national polls was being deliberately crippled
Published on Apr 02, 2024 09:31 AM IST
INDIA bloc organises mega rally, Mamata dares BJP
A large number of people gathered on a hot Sunday afternoon for what was the largest public meeting of the INDIA bloc at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 12:55 PM IST
Inside war room: How Congress is gearing up for Lok Sabha polls
The Congress has fielded a large number of new candidates in this general election as it seeks to avoid another embarrassing defeat at the hands of the BJP.
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Congress cites fresh tax notice to attack BJP, war of words ensues
Income Tax authorities served the Congress a notice to pay ₹1,823.08 crore, triggering accusations of "tax terrorism" ahead of elections.
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Kharge hits back at Modi; Mukhtar Ansari’s death sparks blame game
Kharge said Modi has forgotten that Supreme Court judges were forced to hold an unprecedented press conference and warn against the “destruction of democracy”
Published on Mar 29, 2024 09:46 AM IST
Setbacks continue for AAP; Opposition seat sharing talks remain troubled
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned AAP leaders from Goa, including the state chief Amit Palekar, for questioning in the excise policy case
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 10:08 AM IST
Kejriwal issues 2nd order from ED custody; what next for Varun Gandhi
The AAP hopes to get sympathy votes while its rivals expect Kejriwal’s arrest to work in their favour as they have targeted him from continuing as the chief minister
Published on Mar 27, 2024 10:07 AM IST
INDIA battles impasse on seat talks, desertions before polls
Although the nomination process for the first phase of polling of the general elections has started, the Congress and Lalu Prasad’s Rashtriya Janata Dal have not been able to reach a deal on sharing seats in Bihar, one of the key north Indian states with 40 Lok Sabha seats.
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress still testing waters while BJP takes long strides with PM Modi
PM Modi has traversed the vast lengths and breadths of the country, visiting temples, meeting voters and expressing confidence that his NDA government will get more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha
Published on Mar 26, 2024 09:40 AM IST
Congress changes Jaipur candidate amid uproar
In Uttar Pradesh, a state where the Congress won just one of the 80 seats, the party has made a number of changes
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
INDIA bloc rallies behind Kejriwal
From Sharad Pawar and Rahul Gandhi to TMC MP Derek O’Brien, opposition leaders slammed the BJP government for Kejriwal’s arrest
Published on Mar 22, 2024 09:29 AM IST
DMK’s promise to clip guv powers; Congress boosted in Bihar; in HP, leaders dither
States like Tamil Nadu and Delhi are pushing back against governors' power over elected governments, with DMK promising to curb their powers in their manifesto. Congress gains momentum as Pappu Yadav and Danish Ali join ahead of polls.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Congress body clears 10 names for Maharashtra; 7 each for Raj, Guj
The CEC will again meet on Thursday to take up seat from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh
Published on Mar 21, 2024 08:30 AM IST
INDIA bloc riding on Congress’ guarantees
The Congress Working Committee on Tuesday authorized party president Mallikarjun Kharge to give the manifesto its final shape, which would highlight 25 guarantees for youth, women, farmers, works and social justice
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Congress body clears Adhir’s candidature from Baharampur
Congress clears 30 names for Lok Sabha elections in 5 states and 2 Union territories. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to contest from Baharampur in West Bengal.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Modi’s guarantees will meet the same fate as ‘India Shining’ campaign of 2004: Kharge
‘India Shining’ was a key slogan of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in the run up to the 2004 general elections, but it failed to capture the discontent on the ground and Vajpayee lost the polls
Published on Mar 19, 2024 12:09 PM IST
Modi’s attack forces Rahul Gandhi to clarify his shakti remarks
Some Congress leaders conceded that personal attacks on Modi have not helped the party electorally but Rahul Gandhi seems to stick to the same line of attack
Published on Mar 19, 2024 10:27 AM IST
MPs may be able to pick assistants from expert pool
Lok Sabha MPs may soon choose professional assistants to enhance their performance, reducing dependence on aides, following the cash-for-queries scandal.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra concludes with show of strength in Mumbai
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav skipped the rally in Mumbai saying he needed to be in Uttar Pradesh given the poll preparations
Published on Mar 18, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Congress banks on INDIA arithmetic, poll pitches to spring a big surprise
The Congress is banking on a number of key factors in its bid to do well in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections that will be held in seven phases starting April 19
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 06:39 AM IST