India’s proposed IT Rules amendments will have a chilling effect on free speech. The government now wants every X, YouTube user held to the same code as registered publishers, giving it unchecked powers to take down unpalatable content and build a singular narrative. This is being done without parliamentary scrutiny.
End of Naxalism isn’t the finish line. Vigilance is key
The festering wound in India’s heart is now fixed. Amit Shah’s declaration that Naxalism is over demonstrates government’s political resolve and clear-headed policy. But this isn’t the finish line — vigilance is key. Now, the focus shifts to governance and development in an area long battered by violence and outdated ideology.