BSP chief Mayawati’s declaration to go solo in 2024 general elections is as much about keeping post-poll options open as about political isolation. Argument about others gaining from alliances is half-truth. She’s gained equally, if not more. Opportunistic politics has eroded her core base. Bravado can’t hide BSP’s existential crisis.
Indian Right’s fascination for Vivek Ramaswamy showed how little they get Western conservatism
Vivek Ramaswamy, the marginal, headline-hunting candidate, is out of the Republican race. He had the utility and longevity of a Bollywood item number. For a brief while, Ramaswamy captured the Indian Right’s imagination who cheered him despite not a single pro-India utterance. It shows how little they understand Western conservatism.
Niti Aayog’s findings show multidimensional poverty remains widespread in India
Niti Aayog’s findings that 44% of Indians are deprived of cooking fuel, 31% of sanitation and 41% of housing show multidimensional poverty remains widespread in India. All these fall under Modi government’s flagship schemes, for which it has claimed resounding success. It’s time rhetoric met reality, and accomplishments meet requirements.