As the NDA gets into cabinet negotiations, the four critical ministries—Defence, Finance, Home, and External Affairs—should remain with the leading party as was the case with UPA 1 and UPA 2. These ministries need stability, cohesion and must be sheltered from the pulls and pressures of coalition politics.
ICC, do take cricket to new shores but don’t give basics short shrift. NY stadium was a shame
Erratic pitch and questionable outfield at New York stadium that hosted the India-Ireland WC match was dangerous for players and a shame for the marquee tournament. Cricket arriving at new shores is heartening, but only if the basics aren’t given the short shrift. No excuses, ICC. This hurts the game.
2024 mandate is to restrain BJP, not put Opposition in power. INDIA bloc is sensible to stay away
INDIA bloc is sensible not to try to build a ruling coalition. This mandate is for a restraint on BJP, not to put the Opposition in power. Regrettably, past decade has been mostly Opposition-free and it is INDIA’s opportunity to restore balance smartly and robustly. Democracies wilt without robust Opposition.