Proposed law for appointment of chief and other election commissioners fails smell test. Exclusion of CJI from selection panel and his replacement with a minister will enable government to continue hand-picking favourites. Poll body hasn’t earned laurels for its impartiality and independence, of late. Government’ latest move only deepens mistrust.
China’s slowdown hurting the world and Xi is responsible
China’s negative inflation and slowing growth is a problem not just for it. Cutting back on its imports will hinder a global economic recovery from gaining traction. Easing COVID restrictions should have buoyed the economy, but Xi Jinping’s return to a command economy is hurting his nation, and the world.