It’s one thing to govern the country in a data-free environment, but a criticism-free environment will complete the circle of political arrogance. Without Census, policymaking is flying blind. Now, dissolving a panel on statistical surveys after some members raised concerns on its delay is another setback. But who’s counting, right?
Global Times op-ed a hit & run on Jaishankar. He makes China uncomfortable
China’s state-run Global Times targets EAM S Jaishankar in an op-ed and withdraws it in a classic hit-and-run tactic. Beijing views Jaishankar as the architect of India’s new US policy. It clearly makes China uncomfortable. To claim that it is the writer’s view is humbug. Chinese media is state controlled.
Manipur’s constitutional collapse calls for President’s rule. There’s resounding evidence of CM’s failure
Forget West Bengal, it’s the constitutional collapse in Manipur that’s a fit case for imposing President’s Rule. There’s resounding evidence of the CM’s failure in Manipur. The state government has also let the persistent violence become a sectarian issue, promoting a divisive atmosphere that is not conducive to peacekeeping efforts.
Why forget West Bengal? Because Mr. Shekhar Gupta is a fanboy of Ms. Mamata Banerjee?
President’s rule must be imposed on both West Bengal and Manipur.
No easy solutions for Manipur. Whether Article 356 or 355 ( not formally notified ), the state’s law and order and security situation is in any case being dealt with from Delhi. A political problem. How can the Meitis and Kukis be persuaded that they can live together harmoniously in one small state.