RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s appeal to Hindus to not go looking for a Shivling in every mosque sounds sensible. But reports from around the country show this dangerous genie is already out of the bottle. RSS-BJP-VHP and other affiliates need to be firmer to nip this absurdity in the bud.
Indian diplomats must prepare for Pakistan, China in Afghanistan. It’ll be a brutal sport
Indian diplomats are back in Afghanistan, hoping to push back Chinese and Pakistani geopolitical influence. New Delhi hopes to restart development projects and consular ties—but there’ll be resistance from pro-Pakistan groups. Like all who play the Great Game, India must be prepared for brutal contact sport, without rules or referees.
AAP’s lesson in Punjab – security strategy can’t be guided by headline-hunting
Three months after it began slashing police protection for religious leaders and politicians, Punjab’s AAP government has been forced to reverse course. True, gun-wielding police became VIP ornaments in post-terrorism Punjab. But, as Shubhdeep Sidhu’s murder shows, many face real threats. Professional assessments should guide security judgments, not political headline-hunting.