Congress’ guarantees- from MSP, apprenticeship, quotas to direct cash transfer- betray desperation and defeatism. A party aspiring to govern wouldn’t make promises as if it found an Aladdin’s lamp. Ask Congress CMs how ill-conceived, populist pre-poll guarantees hamper development. Congress must present a better, credible governance model to convince voters.
‘One nation, one election’ panel report overlooks citizens’ right to punish errant rulers
Ram Nath Kovind-led panel’s voluminous report supporting ‘one nation, one election’ skips the most crucial question- perpetuity of citizens’ right to punish errant rulers. Periodic elections give them opportunities to keep governments and parties in check and on their toes. Five-year lock-in period for exercising this inalienable right is anti-democratic.
Rishabh Pant returns; Indian cricket has missed its X-Factor
That after 15 months of a devastating car crash Rishabh Pant is back to playing is a tribute to his determination and modern trauma and sports medicine. Captaining Delhi Capitals in IPL will be a rigorous test. We hope he passes it. Indian cricket needs the return of its X-Factor.