Identity Politics

The XX factor: Women now make or mar a party's electoral fortunes

The trailblazer's crown sits firmly on the head of J Jayalalithaa, widely recognised in Tamil Nadu as the mother of welfare schemes

Identity politics finds a fresh level

In the coming days, a new political refrain - Hindu, Muslim, or tribal, I am a proud Jharkhandi - can be expected from Ranchi

Sub-African India

Much of Africa is doing better than India while our mis-governance, lousy identity politics, corruption, self-congratulation, empty triumphalism, are threatening to catch up and ruin our self-image

Best of BS Opinion: Sub-African India, RBI monetary policy, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Saturday

Best of BS Opinion: Air India privatisation, identity politics, and more

Identity politics dressing up as state policy can be a thorn in the flesh. Uddalok Bhattacharya sums up

Implementation of NRC and CAA: Why a bureaucratic nightmare may be at hand

If the govt goes ahead with the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens, the process for the entire population may span 60-70 years - a test for India's under-staffed bureaucracy

Identity and separatism

In Kashmir, the Hindus held most of the land and the accompanying political power, while the Muslims were the peasants and powerless

How identity politics plays a significant role in general, state elections

No more than 10 per cent would actively choose a political leader from a different caste