Organised cheating in recruitment exams undermines the system and knocks back deserving candidates. Centre’s anti-cheating bill hits at the root of the problem. But challenges are many. A parallel structure created by coaching institutes that game the system is emboldening the menace. Only a holistic reform can solve the problem.
EC decision to give NCP name, symbol to Ajit Pawar faction is politics, not justice
EC’s decision to give NCP name and symbol to Ajit Pawar faction was unsurprising. Its arguments for relying solely on legislative strength are convoluted. Assembly Speaker, a BJP leader, sits on MLAs’ disqualification petitions and EC uses their strength to rule in favour of BJP’s ally. It’s politics, not justice.