Opinion
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| The Silent Force of the RSS Behind Bengal’s Historic Victory | | | | Lalit Gargg
The historic, remarkable, and charismatic victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly elections owes much to the deep-rooted efforts of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Undoubtedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah played pivotal leadership roles in this success. However, in the face of a formidable challenge from Mamata Banerjee, it was the RSS’s sustained groundwork over the years that emerged as the decisive force behind BJP’s triumph. Anticipating the political climate shaped by rising tensions and shifting socio-religious dynamics, the RSS had begun preparing for this electoral contest long in advance. It organize | |
| | | | How BJP cracked Bengal, held Assam, took Puducherry | | | | Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
A BJP victory with a huge margin in West Bengal would mark a historic political realignment in a state long considered resistant to the party’s rise. BJP victories in West Bengal, Assam and the small territory of Puducherry signal a return to the strong political momentum claimed by the party before the 2024 general election, when it lost its outright majority in parliament. It signals more than just a change of government; it reflects deep voter discontent over governance, law and order, and economic stagnation after 15 years of TMC rule. The mandate shows that issues like corruption, political violence, unemployment, and demographic concerns resonated st | |
| | | | Smart, Sustainable, Seamless: How Technical Textiles Are Stitching India’s Footwear Future | | | | Giriraj Singh
When we speak of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat we are not just speaking of self reliance in production but of leadership in global value chains. Few sectors capture this opportunity as clearly as footwear. It is one of the most universal products in daily life used by a school student walking to class, a worker standing through long shifts, a delivery partner constantly on the move and an athlete pushing physical limits. Yet despite being the world’s second largest producer India holds only a marginal share in global footwear exports.
The gap is not due to lack of capacity but due to the need for a shift towards materials design and performance. At the centre of this shift lies | |
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