BJP’s sweep of Gujarat municipal polls shows its grip on the state is unshakeable. AAP got its foot in the door in Modi-Shah’s state, but has a long way to go. Congress’ decimation indicates it has no stomach for a fight, even in a state it did well in 2017.
Gujarat is the new power centre of Indian cricket. Not just because of Motera stadium
Like for much else, Gujarat is the new power centre of Indian cricket. Not just because of Jay Shah or the pink ball Test at the world’s new biggest cricket stadium in Motera. Bumrah, Pujara, Jadeja, Pandya brothers and Axar, Indian talent’s core, come from Gujarat. Cricket’s democratisation is good.
Nepal SC reinstating parliament restores constitutional propriety, but not stability
Nepal Supreme Court ruling to reinstate parliament’s lower house is welcome. It restores constitutional propriety. But it’s unlikely to restore stability due to the deep divisions in Nepal’s ruling party. Fresh elections are the only way out as Nepal searches for democratic stability and its leaders seek some ideological clarity.