Ashraf Nehal

London, New Delhi

Eco-Faith Focal Point @cymgunep, Regional Represent @cycnofficial, Democracy Engagement Fellow @Londonfaiths | Formerly @commonwealthsec @SOAS @Orfonline

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Articles

UK-India Free Trade Deal is a Strategic Counter to Trump's Tariffs

1 month ago | thequint.com | Ashraf Nehal

The deal—the UK’s most significant post-Brexit trade pact—supports India’s economic ascent, writes Ashraf Nehal. The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on 6 May 2025, projects a £25.5 billion bilateral trade boost by 2040, a figure grounded in robust economic modelling. Along with the FTA, the two countries announced the Double Contribution Convention, preventing double social security contributions for temporary workers for up to three years.
Removal of ‘waqf by user’ isn’t just about land-it erases memory, practice, and pluralism

2 months ago | theprint.in | Yadul Krishna |Ashraf Nehal

To grasp what has been lost, consider what was once accepted: under Section 40(2) of the Waqf Act, 1995, a property could be recognised as waqf not merely through formal dedication but through consistent and uninterrupted usage of the land for religious purposes. This was not a legal sleight of hand. It was rooted in both Islamic jurisprudence and India’s own case law.
Political Price of the Waqf Bill: NDA Risks Muslim Backlash in Bihar

2 months ago | thequint.com | Ashraf Nehal

Muslim discontent over the Waqf Bill may shift electoral support away from Nitish and Chirag, writes Ashraf NehalAs Bihar heads toward Assembly elections later this year, the role of Muslims—who constitute 17 percent of the electorate—has become a critical political fault line. In recent weeks, Iftar and Eid gatherings, once seen as gestures of goodwill, transformed into litmus tests of political allegiance.
Labour’s strategic shift

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Ashraf Nehal

3 hours agoA year ago, seven-year-old Lydia was walking to post a letter with her dad when she was savagely attacked by an XL bully that had escaped from a neighbour's garden. Matt says the day turned to horror in an instant, telling us he first saw the escaped dog out of the corner of his eye and within …
Labour’s strategic shift

2 months ago | telegraphindia.com | Ashraf Nehal

The Starmer administration’s broader approach to India reveals a strategic calculation that diverges from previous positions.
A New Power Game in Bihar: The BJP’s Gamble and the Nitish Factor

Mar 28, 2025 | thewire.in | Ashraf Nehal

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Bihar's 'Dahi-Chura' Feast Gives a Taste of Upcoming Poll Politics

Feb 23, 2025 | flipboard.com | Ashraf Nehal

22 hours ago My father is fitter than Nitish Kumar: Tejashwi Yadav responds to Bihar CM's son As the race for Bihar's next Chief Minister begins, the 'fitness' of the two towering leaders CM Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janaya Dal supremo Lalu … 2 hours ago Bihar: PM Modi to release 19th instalment of PM KISAN in Bhagalpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur today, where he will release the 19th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, prioritising the welfare, … 16 hours ago Tej...
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: 'Dahi-Chura' Feast on Makar Sankranti Gives a Taste of Upcoming Poll Politics

Feb 23, 2025 | thequint.com | Ashraf Nehal

Once purely cultural gatherings, these 'feasts' have become crucial barometers of shifting alliances and ambitions. The age-old tradition of dahi-chura (flattened rice in yogurt) feasts during the festival of Makar Sankranti in Bihar has transformed into a sophisticated political theater where power dynamics are negotiated, alliances tested, and electoral strategies subtly orchestrated.
Trump v Climate Action

Nov 21, 2024 | thequint.com | Ashraf Nehal

Trump’s return to the presidency represents a critical inflexion point in the fight against climate change. The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House has sent tremors through the global environmental and climate policy landscape. His first tenure as president was marked by an aggressive rollback of environmental protections and a sharp retreat from international climate commitments.
Battleground Vidarbha

Nov 17, 2024 | thequint.com | Ashraf Nehal

The battle for Vidarbha’s vote is emblematic of the larger contest for control over Maharashtra's political future. As Maharashtra braces for its highly anticipated elections, the Vidarbha region has emerged as a key battleground, bringing its own distinct set of challenges and opportunities to the forefront of the political arena.