History of the Congress Party

Essays

North Mumbai Elections of 1962: When Nawab Nehru Batted for a Communist Traitor

North Mumbai Elections of 1962: When Nawab Nehru Batted for a Communist Traitor

In the 1962 general elections for North Mumbai, Nehru inaugurated an ugly precedent of debasing public discourse only in order to get his Man Friday, V.K. Krishna Menon elected

The Women Power Centres of the Gandhian Congress

The Women Power Centres of the Gandhian Congress

In this episode, Nirad C Chaudhuri recounts his observations of the women in the close circles of the Gandhian Congress Party.

Revisiting the 1967 General Elections: A Pivot of India's Downfall

Revisiting the 1967 General Elections: A Pivot of India's Downfall

The 1967 General Elections of India was a crucial juncture in the history of "independent India." It was the clear line that separated decency from brazenness.

Netaji’s Statue will Endure as a Monumental Reminder of Nawab Nehru’s Guilt

Netaji’s Statue will Endure as a Monumental Reminder of Nawab Nehru’s Guilt

Commentary on the historical significance of installing Netaji Subash Chandra Bose's statue at India Gate, Delhi.