Election Commission’s decision to start delimitation of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in Assam is curious. It’s long overdue but urgency to do it with 2001 census data defies logic. Next assembly election is in 2026 and NRC’s fate remains uncertain. Central government whose request prompted EC must come clear.
Civil services are getting much-needed upgrade. The steel frame is shedding its status quo
India’s civil services are getting a much-needed upgrade. Under Modi, training of future officers now includes global inputs and corporate-style, performance-driven governance templates. As ThePrint’s story shows, there is no resistance either. First, the incorporation of lateral entrants brought fresh ideas. Now, the steel frame is shedding its status quoism.