POLITICS

BJP to get next president during Navratri?

Rumours suggest that the next BJP chief will be announced during Navratri, prospectively during the first few days of Navratri week. It will be both an auspicious and festive week for the BJP to announce its new chief. 

Fight for legacy intensifies with TMC  ?

The fight for legacy within the Trinamool Congress has reportedly intensified, with Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee emerging as the two power centres. As Bengal heads towards the next assembly polls, this contest is becoming sharper and more visible. The much-talked-about cabinet reshuffle will be a crucial test of strength, deciding whether the old guard continues to dominate or the new generation asserts its command. Party insiders suggest that every portfolio allocation will carry political messaging within the TMC. The recent open spat between Mahua Moitra and Kalyan Banerjee has already shown cracks in the party’s internal cohesion. This friction is increasingly being viewed as a reflection of the Mamata-Abhishek tussle for control. A generational transition appears inevitable, but its pace remains uncertain. How this battle plays out will decide not just the future of the TMC but also Bengal’s wider political landscape.

A Semi-Trade deal on the table as India-US delegation to meet soon

Amid the Tariffs and recent exchange of positive comments between Trump and PM Modi, a mini Trade deal is expected between India and the US. The biggest bone of contention is the visa quota for Indians in the US and the agricultural sector opening up in India. Former Diplomats suggest that US’s 50% Tariffs are not sustainable for the US markets and Trump would want stability going in the Mid-Terms next year.