Chandra Shekhar

Neeraj Shekhar's switch to BJP reflects Modi, Shah's strategy of taking 'acquisition' route to get Rajya Sabha majority

To use corporate terminology, the strategy of the BJP can be described as politics of acquisitions and mergers (and, in some cases, collaboration).

Ex-PM Chandra Shekhar's son Neeraj Shekhar joins BJP, says LS poll results convinced him to work under Narendra Modi

It was on an SP ticket that Neeraj Shekhar won the Lok Sabha election from Ballia in 2007, which was held after his father — the sitting MP — died.

'Can't have relations with such people': Mayawati slams Bhim Army chief; says she'll join grand alliance if BSP gets fair deal

The BSP is reportedly in talks with the Congress to sew up alliance in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh where it is a minor player

Delhi's Nehru Memorial Museum and Library expands horizons, showcases books on all PMs

With Narendra Modi as prime minister, the ‘Exhibition of Books on Prime Ministers of India’ at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) could have been a BJP showcase. However, the NMML management set politics aside and given equal billing to the works on all prime ministers or works authored by them.

Rahul Gandhi's elevation will make him party's PM candidate for 2019 polls, says Congress leader Salman Khurshid

Khurshid said "it goes without saying" that Rahul Gandhi's taking over the leadership role implies that he would be the prime ministerial candidate.

I think Narendra Modi may give Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao: Sanjaya Baru

In 1991: How PV Narasimha Rao Made History, Sanjaya Baru examines how the former Prime Minister steered India towards economic reform.

On Chandra Shekhar's 89th birthday, it's time to recall a PM with a difference

I found Chandra Shekhar most simple, caring and accessible to the SPG personnel who remained concerned about the wellbeing of the officers and men guarding him and his family members

National Herald case: Lost-in-time Congress mistakes Modi for Chandra Shekhar, 2015 for 1991

The nation is trying to find a connection between the court summons served to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over the National Herald case on one hand, and the ruckus in Parliament on the other. Apparently, there is no connection – neither legally nor parliamentarily.

Master of 'dhobi paat', mercurial Mulayam remains riddle in Indian politics

The 66-year old Mulayam is still best remembered for his unprecedented crackdown on kar sewaks in Ayodhya in 1989 and 1990, during his stint as chief minister.