Ripples of the Manipur crisis have hit Mizoram, with thousands fleeing there to seek refuge from violence. Already dealing with a large influx from Myanmar, Aizawl is creaking under the cost of providing shelter. The Centre must not ignore its appeal for aid. The state’s benevolence shouldn’t become its burden.
UCC isn’t as simple as BJP says. Demand for exempting North-East tribals just the beginning
UCC is an important social reform, but isn’t as simple as the BJP says. Sushil Modi has demanded that North-East tribal groups be exempted. This is the first stumble, more will emerge. Like beef ban campaign, BJP will realise that it will take different strokes for different communities and regions.
US must go beyond words to condemn pro-khalistani attacks, use full force of law
The attempted arson at the consulate in San Francisco, the latest attack on Indian diplomatic facilities, demonstrates the impunity pro-Khalistan groups have been enjoying in the West. Friends of India like the United States must go beyond words of condemnation, and use the full force of law against the perpetrators.
Cursing BJP for split in Sharad Pawar’s NCP convenient. Regional party lacks ideological glue
Cursing BJP for split in Sharad Pawar’s NCP is convenient. Regional parties have themselves to blame for implosions. They come unstuck due to absence of an ideological glue. Individual-centric politics and lack of meritocracy incentivizes pursuit of power and spoils. Flawed fundamentals make these parties vulnerable to BJP’s sam-dam-dand-bhed policy.