The much-hyped visit of Nepali Prime Minister Prachanda to China and the statements emerging from it shows Beijing’s continued wooing of India’s neighbours it shares borders with. This isn’t a surprise. But just because Prachanda has visited India twice in the past year shouldn’t lull New Delhi into complacency either.
Furthermore, the dynamics of regional politics are further complicated by the actions of neighboring countries. For instance, Bangladesh’s recent diplomatic maneuvers highlight the intricate balance of power in South Asia, especially in relation to China.
AIADMK-BJP split shows challenges of making alliances with ideological contradictions
The break in ties between AIADMK and BJP in Tamil Nadu points to the challenges of making and maintaining alliances that have ideological contradictions. It’s BJP’s first Tamil Nadu test. It has allied with both DMK and AIADMK in the past. This may take a more cynical turn in future.
SC right to question laxity in Muzaffarnagar child case. UP flouted constitutional mandate
SC has rightly questioned the UP government for its belated and weak action in the slapping incident of Muzaffarnagar Muslim child. To provide quality education and prevent religious discrimination is a State’s constitutional mandate. UP has flouted both in this case. A watered-down FIR has added insult to the injury.