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T.K. Rajalakshmi

T.K. Rajalakshmi

T.K. Rajalakshmi, Senior Deputy Editor, has been with Frontline for 23 years. She analyses critically, at the policy and grass-roots levels, issues relating to labour, land, industry, gender and the social sector (health and education), besides keeping a sharp watch on national and regional politics and documenting from time to time violence against specific social groups.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad on April 17. The SP’s unilateral announcement of candidates in Uttar Pradesh, just a day after Congress’s Haryana defeat where it had denied SP even a single seat, exposed the fragility of INDIA bloc’s unity.

Congress’ inability to effectively build and maintain alliances is undermining opposition unity

From Haryana to Rajasthan, the party’s reluctance to share seats with partners has led to “friendly fights” within the INDIA bloc, benefiting the BJP.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Street children at a slum in Hyderabad, a file photograph. Children comprise the most vulnerable section of the population in terms of food and nutrition security.

India’s 2024 GHI rank: Marginal improvement masks deep-rooted nutrition crisis

Child wasting, stunting, and undernutrition still remain formidable challenges, compounded by the lack of critical data.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
At a massive protest in Shimla demanding the demolition of “illegal” structures in a mosque in the Sanjauli locality, on September 11.

Himachal Pradesh simmers as Hindutva outfits target minorities

A minor local dispute has escalated into a State-wide campaign of polarisation that threatens social harmony as well as the tourism industry.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini (left) being greeted with a flower bouquet by BJP leader and Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal after winning the Assembly election from Ladwa constituency, on October 8.

How did the BJP pull off an unexpected win in Haryana?

Despite perceived anti-incumbency, the BJP was able to retain support through strategic social engineering and exploit the Congress’ infighting.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala with Aazad Samaj Party leader and MP Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan at a rally on September 19 in Haryana.

Haryana: Caste as the swing factor

Two new alliances are wooing the 20 per cent Dalit population, but it is the jawan, pehelwan, kisan resentment that might be the real deal-breaker.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Members of the East Central Railway Karamchari Union demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, in Patna on July 12.

UPS: An ‘improvement’ on NPS or a step back in pension reforms?

The Unified Pension Scheme draws flak from government employees and a studied silence from political parties. 
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Sitaram Yechury addresses a rally of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists in Kolkata on May 12, 2022.

Sitaram Yechury (1952-2024): Everyone’s favourite comrade

A celebrated parliamentarian who commanded respect across political divides and brought together diverse political forces to fight communalism.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing IAS officers in New Delhi on July 2, 2019. As many as 63 appointments have been made through lateral entry to date.

UPSC lateral entry recruitment plan may sidestep reservation

Government’s new strategy raises red flags for civil service diversity and constitutional compliance.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
A. G. Noorani in New Delhi on April 23, 2010.

A.G. Noorani (1930-2024): A polymath passes on

“Ghafoorbhai” was one of the sharpest minds on constitutional law. He leaves behind a vast legacy of legal scholarship and incisive journalism.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
The President of the IMA says the assault on medical professionals has been going on for the past two decades. 

Every woman has the right to feel safe at the workplace: Dr R.V. Asokan

The IMA President calls for urgent action on workplace safety for women in healthcare. 
T.K. Rajalakshmi
The number of people suffering from chronic hunger increased by 5 crore between 2014-16 and 2021-23.

India’s hunger games: Denying data won’t feed the masses

The Modi government disputes unflattering food security reports, but millions still struggle to afford healthy diets as global bodies sound the alarm.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at a shakha meeting in Jammu, a file photograph.

RSS gets a green light in bureaucracy

The ban on government servants’ participation in RSS activities is quietly lifted, while a similar ban relating to the Jamaat-e-Islami stays in place.
T.K. Rajalakshmi
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