The government must implement reforms to end unlawful surveillance by the intelligence services, recommended by a Supreme Court-appointed committee. Illegal use of interception technologies like Pegasus against political opponents has gone unchecked for decades. A Prime Minister who suffered the Emergency should understand why it’s a deep threat to democracy.
PM security lapse shows Punjab needs to prioritise police reform
The Punjab Police’s failure to protect Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit in January, revealed by a Supreme Court-appointed committee, is a symptom of political interference and leadership failures which have degraded the organisation. Facing severe organised crime and terrorism threats, Punjab needs its leadership to prioritise police reform.