A Village, A Helicopter And One Last Farewell: The Story Of JP’s Final Visit
On Jayaprakash Narayan’s death anniversary, Sitab Diara remembers his final visit, when he flew over his village before bidding farewell for the last time.
The Political Weathervane: How Ram Vilas Paswan Never Lost A Battle For Power
How Ram Vilas Paswan used social representation, coalition timing and political flexibility to remain relevant across changing governments.
The Landless And The Loud: Why The Left Still Holds The Pulse Of Rural Bihar
Why the Left remains relevant in rural Bihar through land, labour, caste and village-level mobilisation despite recent electoral setbacks.
The Vanishing Varna: How The Grand Old Party Lost Its Grip On Bihar’s Power Corridors
How Congress lost its political dominance in Bihar as caste assertion, socialist politics, regional parties and new social coalitions reshaped the state.
Target 243: The BJP’s Quest To Rule Bihar Without A Regional Big Brother
The BJP is seeking a larger role in Bihar politics by strengthening local leadership, expanding its social base and recalibrating its regional alliances.
The Great Mandal vs Kamandal Clash: The Day Bihar Arrested Advani’s Rath
How Advani’s 1990 arrest at Samastipur brought Mandal and Kamandal politics into direct confrontation and reshaped Bihar’s political landscape.
In The Shadow Of Socialism: How The Saffron Flag Quietly Took Root In JP’s Bihar
How the saffron flag found political space in Bihar through the JP movement, student protests and the rise of diverse anti-Congress networks.
Tejashwi’s Gamble: Can The Heir Of Social Justice Turn Bihar’s Youth Into A New Empire?
Tejashwi Yadav is recasting Bihar political strategy around jobs, youth empowerment and social justice as he seeks to rebuild the RJD’s base.
From Student Hostel To CM House: The Night Lalu Took Control Of Bihar
How Lalu Prasad Yadav rose from Patna’s student politics to become Bihar chief minister in 1990, reshaping caste and social justice politics.
The Laughter And The Thunder: How Lalu Prasad Yadav Rewrote The Rules Of Indian Democracy
How Lalu Prasad Yadav reshaped Indian democracy through social justice politics, rustic humour, backward-caste mobilisation and mass communication.
