An important opportunity to reform medical education has now been deferred by two years by the health ministry for being ‘unrealistic’. The National Medical Commission had introduced stricter norms for colleges, courses and MBBS seats last year. It’s a pity because the new measures would have improved standards and quality.
Calcutta judge joining BJP revives cooling-off period debate. Judiciary must be seen as non-partisan
Calcutta HC Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s decision to join BJP right after stepping down from office revives the debate on having a cooling-off period for judges. A political role this soon after resignation affects the judiciary’s credibility, undermines public confidence. It’s important that the judiciary be seen as a non-partisan institution.