Manipur CM Biren Singh’s remark to ThePrint that he has “reasons” to stay in office indicates he’s brazening it out, despite being kept out of a crucial meeting on state’s future. Singh is part of the problem. To bring Kukis and Meiteis to the dialogue table, he must be replaced.
Priyanka in Parliament, an effective counter to BJP’s Rahul-centric strategy
Priyanka Vadra’s electoral debut reinforces ineluctable role of dynasties, howsoever undesirable, in Indian politics. On positive side for Congress, it shows Gandhis’ readiness to lead from the front. It’ll fire party’s imagination and also force BJP to recalibrate its Rahul-centric strategy. Congress won’t be the same with Priyanka in Parliament.
Railway safety will only worsen as long as accountability remains off the rails
Ten lives lost in another train accident, about 350 dead in recent months — thousands of crores are spent on railway modernisation, but basic safety stays compromised as ever. With Kavach covering only 5% and training, inspections flagging, safety may only worsen so long as accountability remains off the rails.