Suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s sentence is unsettling. He is a political heavyweight convicted of rape. There is a pattern of intimidation and misuse of influence. His conditional release can ignite fear and retraumatise the survivor. Instead, the court should have expedited hearing his appeal, balancing collective and individual interests.
Jitan Ram Manjhi just admitted to corruption. Modi must sack him
Jitan Ram Manjhi’s assertion that MPs and MLAs, including himself, take commissions from constituency development funds is a brazen admission of corruption. A Cabinet minister becoming a graft ambassador makes a mockery of PM Modi’s na khaoonga, na khaane doonga slogan. He must sack the minister and order an inquiry.