Our take on Rajya Sabha elections, Mumbai’s Gokhale bridge and BCCI central contracts– in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week

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This week, cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls caused a crisis in Himachal Pradesh Congress; BCCI announced central contracts; TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested. Read our 50-word editorials on them and much more.

1 March

BJP can’t use different yardstick for sexual assault in Haryana. Khattar message is terrible

BCCI action against Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan shows that the system is meritocratic

29 February

Shahjahan’s arrest by police won’t stop ED. West Bengal govt must register cases against him

Attack on senior officer in Manipur a sharp warning to Tenggol & necessary pushback

Mumbai’s Gokhale bridge gaffe is a classic case of bad planning. The city deserves better

28 February

Delhi-NCR’s air pollution battle is chaotic, confused. Standardised penalty is a good start

People are spending more on nutritious food. It’s a good cue for the future of economics

Blaming BJP for Himachal Rajya Sabha crisis is convenient. But it is of Congress’ own making

27 February

BSP MPs’ desertion before Lok Sabha polls isn’t surprising. Mayawati made the party a lame duck

26 February

Congress’ concessions to SP, AAP shows pragmatism. But alliance-making is the easy part