Sunetra Choudhury is the National Political Editor of the Hindustan Times. With over two decades of experience in print and television, she has authored Black Warrant (Roli,2019), Behind Bars: Prison Tales of India’s Most Famous (Roli,2017) and Braking News (Hachette, 2010). Sunetra is the recipient of the Red Ink award in journalism in 2016 and Mary Morgan Hewett award in 2018.
Articles by Sunetra Choudhury
No plans to shake up Agnipath model, say top govt officials
The recruitment model, a political hot button, was introduced two years ago with the stated objective of keeping the armed forces young and battle-ready
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 04:27 AM IST
MP CM says he “doesn’t like bulldozer culture”; no plans for UCC
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav opposes "bulldozer culture" and delays Uniform Civil Code implementation, stressing each state's unique circumstances and law for all.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Rohini commission member backs caste census, sub-categorisation of SCs/STs
JK Bajaj supports a caste census and sub-categorisation of SC/STs, aligning with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Iltija Mufti interview: ‘Parties must set aside differences and come together’
The Jammu & Kashmir elections next month will see a third generation from the Mufti family contest from the family borough of Bijbehara.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 06:17 AM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
Interview: BJP formidable entity, Cong-NC alliance good idea, says Iltija Mufti
The PDP is yet to announce any alliance. Iltija spoke to HT about the chances of aligning with other parties, her party’s goals, and her political leap
Published on Aug 23, 2024 08:37 PM IST
In memoir, Cong’s Shinde blames RK Singh for Afzal hanging row
Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde's memoir reveals delays in informing Afzal Guru's family about his 2013 execution.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Could sense something was amiss in UP from 3rd phase of polls, says Anupriya Patel
She attributed the poor showing to the opposition being able to convince voters that the government would change the Constitution.
Published on Jul 09, 2024 08:11 AM IST
Concerns about policies whether it’s UCC, caste census, Agniveer: Chirag Paswan
Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (RV), which won all the five seats it contested in Bihar, is among key NDA allies
Published on Jun 07, 2024 12:46 PM IST
As Cong nears 100 seats, Kharge makes overtures to NDA parties, works the phone
Congress is reaching out to leaders outside NDA, including TDP, JD(U), BJD, and LJP, to strengthen its position in the Lok Sabha.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
NDA considers Kartavya Path for oath ceremony on June 9, if it wins
NDA may take oath on June 9 if winning third term. Plans include new venue at Kartavya Path. Ceremony details will be confirmed after election results.
Updated on May 30, 2024 07:11 AM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
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
Conspiracy to force me to quit as CM... but I will not resign: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal campaigns at a gruelling pace, confident of winning. He criticizes PM Modi on local issues, inflation, and unemployment.
Updated on May 23, 2024 07:11 AM IST
Poll prep: BJP deploys veterans to mentor contenders in key seats
BJP deploys mentoring system for first-time contestants, reminiscent of Krishna guiding Arjuna in Mahabharata. Senior leaders mentor candidates in general elections.
Updated on May 13, 2024 06:56 AM IST
HT interview: We empower citizens, Opp wants to steal their wealth, says PM Modi
There is no scope for complacency in the BJP as it is here to fulfil the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Updated on May 12, 2024 11:40 AM IST
Class of ’92 in fray: 4 Doon batchmates set for Lok Sabha poll battles
The last time the political leaders got together was their 25th anniversary of graduating from the school in 2017.
Updated on May 05, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Eknath Shinde: Thackerays sat at home, cheated people out of natural alliance
‘Our priority right now is to make Modi the PM for the third time. Our target is to win more seats in Maharashtra (than in 2019),’ Eknath Shinde tells HT
Updated on May 04, 2024 09:32 AM IST
Focus now is to make Modi the PM, we’ll think about CM later, says Shinde
Maharashtra CM Shinde took time off from hectic campaigning on Friday to speak to HT on why there is no need for a reconciliation between the two Sena factions.
Updated on May 04, 2024 01:11 AM IST
HT interview: Maratha quota protest not an issue, says Piyush Goyal
The Union minister also mounted an attack on Opposition, saying that they cobbled together a failed alliance.
Updated on May 03, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Rahul doesn’t want Congress to field any family member from Amethi, Rae Bareli
Rahul Gandhi has now fixed plans for a rally in Pune on May 3, the last date for filing nominations for Phase 5 when Amethi and Raebareli go to polls on May 20.
Updated on May 01, 2024 03:09 PM IST
HT interview: JD(U) losing ground, BJP has lost identity, says Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav speaks to HT on a range of issues.
Updated on Apr 29, 2024 07:11 AM IST
HT interview: Hindus most affected by unemployment, says Tejashwi Yadav
In conversation with HT’s Sunetra Choudhury, RJD leader Tejaswhi Yadav says PM Modi and the BJP are nervous, and voters are tired of their unfulfilled promises.
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 07:09 PM IST
How caste factor plays out in BJP, Congress lists
In the BJP’s case, 27% of the 432 candidates declared so far are from an OBC, while the proportion for the Congress is 24.8% of 294 candidates.
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
Interview: Dalits not forgetful, Mayawati not missing, says BSP's Akash Anand
In an interview with HT, BSP leader Mayawati’s successor Akash Anand describes himself as a custodian of the party
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 07:58 PM IST
HT interview: Economy relevant to elections, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been on the campaign trail, across southern India, and also parts of the North-East.
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 10:04 AM IST
Electoral bonds will be back after consultations: Finance Minister Sitharaman
BJP plans to reintroduce electoral bonds if re-elected in 2024, aiming for transparency. Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Opposition, advocates economic stability.
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 04:40 AM IST
Internal surveys show BJP gaining ground in Odisha
The BJP’s internal survey gave the party 15 of the 21 Lok Sabha seats, almost double the eight it won in 2019, people aware of the details said.
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
BJP was sending feelers... I was clear my future is in Congress: Vikramaditya Singh
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut is trying to beat Congress minister Vikramaditya Singh, who has stepped in for his mother Pratibha Singh
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 09:02 AM IST
BJP could face a challenge in 5 Haryana , 6 Rajasthan seats: Survey
Haryana and Rajasthan have 10 and 25 LS seats, respectively. In 2019, the party won all the Haryana seats; it won 24 in Rajasthan and its then ally RLP, one.
Published on Apr 13, 2024 04:40 AM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
1 in 4 in Congress list, 1 in 5 in BJP’s from political families
To be sure, given the churn in politics, not all those from political families contesting these elections are doing so for the same party as their elders
Published on Apr 10, 2024 07:45 AM IST
HT interview: History has many IFS officers in politics, says Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Sandhu worked closely with PM Minister Narendra Modi during New Delhi’s negotiations with Washington to seal the $3 billion predator drones deal
Published on Mar 22, 2024 07:06 PM IST