Milind Deora quitting Congress is hardly surprising. Rahul Gandhi, who has embarked on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, must figure out first how to keep Congress united. Opposition party’s politics inspires little confidence in young, ambitious leaders. It should listen to Deora’s parting shot: Anti-Modiism alone can’t be a political goal.
Delhi air pollution is no more an urgent issue for politicians. This negligence is criminal
Delhi is in a meteorological bind, but negligence over air pollution is criminal. The chargesheet: lack of will, politics of going soft on farm fires, poor understanding of emissions, snake-oil steps. Traditional pollution months gone, politicians have moved on. It appears urgency is reserved only for issues that get votes.
IndiGo pilot assault is a crime. Air passengers displaying unwarranted entitlement
The assault of an Indigo pilot due to long delays over intractable fog is an egregious act and a crime. Airline passengers have increasingly begun displaying an entirely unwarranted sense of privilege and entitlement. This case needs to be prosecuted quickly, decisively, and strictly to serve as an effective deterrent.
India-Maldives tensions going south fast. Pull back and let diplomacy do the work
Maldives’ demand for withdrawal of Indian troops and the President’s charge of bullying shows that recent tensions are going south very fast. It’s a good thing that New Delhi isn’t reacting in haste. Both nations need to pull back, let diplomacy do the work. China is knocking at the door.