The proposed convention of opposition CMs over Modi government’s interference with states’ autonomy underlines fracturing Centre-State relations. It’s unfortunate that a highly popular PM, a former CM himself, has a broken relationship with non-NDA CMs. Deepening contradictions between Modi’s political and governance imperatives have punched a hole in ‘sabka saath’.
EC’s rule of 48-hour silence before polls needs upgrade. Modis and Yogis are a step ahead
Election Commission’s rule of 48 hours silence, even for news media, before voting needs a realistic, modern upgrade. As PM Modi, CM Yogi have shown, politicians routinely find ways around it. In this era of social media and multi-phase polls, it’s un-enforceable. Technology and political smarts are one step ahead.
Quad can become another forum for discussing but doing nothing till US shows clarity
The Quad threatens to become another forum for discussing everything — but doing nothing. The alliance may be engaged on vaccines, cybersecurity and climate change, but it’s dancing around confronting China’s bullying. It’s also divided on geopolitical issues like Myanmar and Ukraine. Till Washington shows clarity and leadership, this won’t change.