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Shekhar Iyer

Shekhar Iyer is the veteran journalist and former Senior Associate Editor, Hindustan Times and Political Editor, Deccan Herald. Besides writing for NewsDrum, he appears frequently on analytical shows on NewsDrum's YouTube channel. Shekhar Iyer is a prominent name in political commentary across news channels.

Newly-elected Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma with his deputy Diya Kumari addresses the media after BJP Legislature Party meeting, in Jaipur Analysis

Did Vasundhara back Bhajanlal Sharma?

Why did Vasundhara Raje choose Bhajanlal Sharma when her supporters among the newly-elected legislators wanted only her to return as CM for a third term?

By Shekhar Iyer
Dec 13, 2023 06:50 IST 2 Min read
BJP leader Vishnu Deo Sai being garlanded by party leaders after he was elected as the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, in Raipur Analysis
Why Modi preferred Vishnu Deo Sai as the new Chhattisgarh CM
By Shekhar Iyer
Dec 10, 2023 18:14 IST 2 Min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets women MPs with folded hands as they celebrate after the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (women's reservation bill) by the Rajya Sabha in the special session of the Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. National
Breaking: Women quota likely to be implemented in assembly polls from mid-2026
By Shekhar Iyer
Oct 02, 2023 14:43 IST 3 Min read
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval addresses during an event at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, in New Delhi, Tuesday.jpg National
NSA Ajit Doval leaves for Jeddah to join talks to end Ukraine war
By Shekhar Iyer
Aug 04, 2023 20:34 IST 1 Min read
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Analysis
Is Modi working to end the Russia-Ukraine war before the G20 summit?
By Shekhar Iyer
Feb 15, 2023 17:26 IST 6 Min read
Narendra Modi Prime Minister BJP Opinion
Can Budget help Modi tide over political storm over Adani, BBC documentary?
By Shekhar Iyer
Jan 31, 2023 13:42 IST 5 Min read
Caste-based census in Bihar Opinion
Why Census won't take place until after Lok Sabha elections of 2024
By Shekhar Iyer
Jan 14, 2023 10:58 IST 5 Min read
Videograb of sloganeering at Howrah event National
Modi & BJP high command upset over Jai Shri Ram chant against Mamata
By Shekhar Iyer
Dec 31, 2022 19:30 IST 6 Min read
Hiraben Narendra Modi Gujarat Opinion
Modi and his mother Heeraben - a Saga of hardship that shaped PM's life
By Shekhar Iyer
Dec 28, 2022 17:39 IST 6 Min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping on his India Visit (File photo) Opinion
Why does the Opposition need China to corner Modi ahead of 2024?
By Shekhar Iyer
Dec 17, 2022 20:35 IST 6 Min read
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