Parikshit Dhume

Twenty-five years in public life at the helm of government is an extraordinary milestone in any democracy. For Narendra Modi, the journey began on 7 October 2001, when he took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Thirteen years later, in May 2014, he became Prime Minister of India. Since then, he has continued to lead the Union government, making his tenure one of the longest continuous periods of executive leadership in independent India’s history The significance of these twenty-five...

Beyond political longevity, CM Devendra Fadnavis' tenure has been defined by infrastructure expansion, investment-led growth and governance reforms. With the completion of 2,430 days as Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has entered an exclusive chapter in the state’s political history. He is now the third longest-serving Chief Minister, behind only Vasantrao Naik and Vilasrao Deshmukh, overtaking the cumulative tenure of Sharad Pawar. In a state known for coalition politics,...

Assam and West Bengal signalled a broader political shift: traditional regional loyalties no longer guarantee voter allegiance. The political landscape of eastern India has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, culminating in significant electoral victories for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in states like Assam and, to a more complex extent, its rise as a dominant challenger in West Bengal. These developments are not isolated electoral outcomes but reflect deeper shifts...