Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.
Articles by Saubhadra Chatterji
Mallikarjun Kharge urges PM Modi to announce a clear timeline for caste census
In a letter to Modi, Kharge also called on the prime minister to have a dialogue with all political parties soon on the issue of the caste census
Published on May 06, 2025 10:26 AM IST
Govt mulls extension for CBI director Sood
A long list of possible candidates were sent to Gandhi before the meeting, according to a Congress functionary. An official added that a few names were prominently discussed in the meeting that was held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Stakeholders seek senior minister as head of NMM
The National Manufacturing Mission was first announced in the 2025-26 Union Budget to boost the Make in India initiative
Published on May 05, 2025 06:58 AM IST
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Isolate, penalise Pak, Congress CWC urges govt
But the presser after the meeting sparked a controversy when former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi demanded proof about the surgical strikes and questioned the steps taken by Centre.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
After decision on caste census, Congress wants govt to raise 50% cap on quotas
Friday’s CWC meeting is expected to reiterate the Congress’ complete support for the government on the Pahalgam terror attack
Published on May 01, 2025 08:33 PM IST
Oppn welcomes decision on caste census, seeks timeline
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called it the “first step” and “a new paradigm of development”
Published on May 01, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Talent, temperament, tech will change future: Modi
PM Narendra Modi said that India must accelerate the transition from idea to product in order to meet the goal of becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ within the next 25 years.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge urge PM for special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack
Several opposition MPs have made a similar demand to the government in the wake of the terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed last week.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 10:07 AM IST
'Not our views': Congress on Pahalgam attack remarks by its leaders
The statement comes after controversy over remarks by some Congress leader on the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:13 PM IST
No country has 100% foolproof intelligence: Tharoor
Even as Tharoor acknowledged failures his position, in many ways, is different from the Congress and its top leadership
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:43 AM IST
Pahalgam culprits will get harshest punishment: PM
PM Modi vowed harsh punishment for Pahalgam attack perpetrators, urging unity against terrorism while highlighting global support for India’s fight.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:59 PM IST
Calculated terror masterminded by Pakistan: CWC
CWC also lashed out at the BJP and said the latter was trying to exploit the attack that killed 26 people in Kashmir two days ago.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Opposition backs govt action, ‘lapses’ in focus
People aware of the details said the government acknowledged “a lapse” that led to the attack, which killed 26 people.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 03:57 AM IST
Pahalgam attack direct assault on our Republic but BJP exploiting situation: Congress at CWC meet
The Congress also demanded that the safety of millions of pilgrims in the upcoming Amarnath Yatra “must be treated as a national priority”.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 02:33 PM IST
Oppn slams ‘failure’ of Centre, calls for more accountability
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha’s Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi spoke to Union home minister Amit Shah, and both suggested that this was not the time for politics
Published on Apr 24, 2025 09:10 AM IST
ONOE aims to alter basic principles of Constitution: Singhvi
Abhishek Singhvi, who was deposing before the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the bills on one nation, one election (ONOE), made a detailed presentation on legal points
Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Singhvi, 3 experts to depose before Parl panel on ONOE
The committee is mandated to examine the bills on simultaneous polls and give its report on whether they are sound enough for the purpose or need changes
Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:58 AM IST
‘ED can’t scare us’: Congress on Herald charge sheet
We are not going to be scared, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday as he linked the Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s move against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress: SC’s Waqf move key to restoring order
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said the top court has re-established the “earlier legal position” on three points of the Act.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Aim of Waqf Act to empower poor, protect women: PM Modi
PM Modi said Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin was the first person whom he consulted over the Waqf bill.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:23 AM IST
Congress calls Herald charge sheet ‘political vendetta’; BJP denies
The charge sheet also triggered reactions from other opposition parties, which denounced ED’s move
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 06:19 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Interview: ‘CPI(M) will have to reinvent to take on the BJP,’ says MA Baby
Our task is also to improve the independent strength of CPI(M) and other Left forces, the newly elected general secretary
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 04:46 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Congress espouses cause of all sections of the society: Koppula Raju
‘The discourse on caste census and our endeavour to realise equality in society undoubtedly brings SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities to the centre stage’
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:20 AM IST
At AICC, Rahul attacks Modi over tariffs by US
Gandhi said that to divert attention from the US tariff, the government “organised a drama for two days in Parliament”, referring to the debate and the passage of the Waqf law.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:48 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, Ahmedabad
Congress needs positive narrative not negative criticism: Tharoor
Tharoor said the Congress must be of hope, not of resentment, a party of positivity, not just negative criticism, a party for the future, not just of the past
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:52 PM IST
Kharge criticises Modi’s policies, accuses him of stoking communal tensions
Kharge called the passage of the contentious Waqf law for sweeping changes in regulating and managing Islamic charitable endowments a ploy for communal tensions
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 01:15 PM IST
AICC draft resolution cites tariffs, criticises compromised foreign policy
The draft All India Congress Committee (AICC) resolution accuses the government of compromising on foreign policy at the altar of “individual branding” and “vested interests”
Published on Apr 09, 2025 11:49 AM IST
Cong will take Sardar Patel’s legacy forward: Kharge at CWC meet
The AICC brought out a special resolution on Patel, marking his 150th birth anniversary and 75th death anniversary
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, Ahmedabad
Congress belongs to all religions, must reach out to OBCs: Rahul
He also lashed out at the BJP and said some political parties pursue communal path to votes and emphasised that BJP does not represent Hinduism
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Spotlight on TMC infighting as WhatsApp chats leaked
The purported chats feature angry exchanges between Serampore MP Kalyan Banerjee and Bardhaman-Durgapur MP Kirti Azad
Published on Apr 09, 2025 12:46 AM IST