Ajay Banga’s nomination as World Bank president–the first Indian-born person to hold the post–is a significant moment in India’s ongoing coming-of-age story. The World Bank is an important driver of international best practices, and it being led by somebody with knowledge of India’s realities can only work in our favour.
Lovepreet Singh discharge shows Punjab govt intimidated by armed bullies. It helps separatists
Punjab’s decision to discharge kidnapping-accused Lovepreet Singh to appease radical Amritpal Singh’s violent mob, which overran Ajnala police station, will strengthen separatist forces. It shows the state is intimidated by armed bullies. Between a waffling, an inexperienced CM, and Centre that sees non-BJP governments as hostile, time is running out.
Giving Congress president authority over CWC elections empowers the Gandhis, not Kharge
Congress steering committee’s decision not to hold CWC elections shows little changes in the party despite a non-Gandhi at the helm. Absence of three Gandhis from the committee meeting was meant to give them deniability. But authorising the party president to nominate CWC members actually empowers the Gandhis, not Kharge.