Congress finally has 2 serious candidates for president but there’s little hope for party
50-Word Edit

Congress finally has 2 serious candidates for president but there’s little hope for party

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

   
ThePrint Team -- 50 word edit

ThePrint Team

So, Congress finally has two serious candidates contesting for the party president’s post. But trust it to make a messy spectacle of even its internal election process. And trust Gandhis to field an 80-year-old loyalist to continue driving, albeit from the backseat. Can there be any hope for this party?

SC stands up for individual rights yet again. Abortion rights a big win for Indian women

Every once in a while, Supreme Court stands up for individual rights and strikes a blow for freedom and choice. Its order on women’s reproductive rights falls in this landmark category. It has also helped by hinting its mind on criminalising marital rape. It’s a big win for Indian women.