PM Narendra Modi breaking his silence on the Pannun controversy to Financial Times is a good and timely step. It is important to pour oil over troubled waters. It shows that both sides are engaging. Modi’s declared readiness to probe the matter is what will help resolve this tricky issue.
Trump’s disqualification from Colorado ballot might cheer rivals but will end up polarising US
Former US President Donald Trump’s disqualification from running in Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot might cheer his opponents. But it has just handed him an inflammable issue to fire up his base. It will now go to the US Supreme Court but will only further polarise the country in its wake.
Pitching Kharge as INDIA’s PM candidate a smart move. But the challenge is a real agenda
Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal have pulled off an ingenious move by proposing Kharge as INDIA’s PM candidate. The message is they prefer a non-Gandhi politician. Kharge may not have Modi’s charisma, but his caste appeal can help opposition expand social base. The challenge, however, is an alternative governance agenda.