Manipur government looks safe after Amit Shah’s meeting with rebel NPP ministers but the people could pay a heavy price for this. A government formed and sustained through compromises, blackmail and misuse of institutional power is a mockery of their mandate. Modi’s BJP increasingly resembles Congress in undermining democratic processes.
Manipur’s BJP govt is safe, but a govt propped up through compromises mocks people’s mandate
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Was the Print editor sleeping when a blatantly immoral government was formed against people’s wishes in Maharashtra. How could congress and Shiv Sena go together ? Dis The Print editor ever ask this question. Or when congress indulges in this kind of horse trading it is perfectly moral, ethical and honouring the people’s mandate ? Please answer this question if you have guts.
DID NOT READ A SIMILAR COMMENT WHEN THE MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT WAS FORMED.