Exit polls may be right or wrong. We’ll know in half a day. Meanwhile, stop sharpening that discredited EVM knife. It never cut, never will. The integrity of Indian elections is a great national asset and public common good. Its credibility doesn’t depend on whether your side wins or loses.
South Africa ANC’s fall from grace is historic. Ideological populism can’t justify misgovernance
The Nelson Mandela ANC’s fall from grace after three decades in South Africa is an epochal change in showpiece African democracy. Anger over corrupt elites, crime and unemployment are familiar ingredients of political unravelling. Cyril Ramaphosa prosecuting Israel at ICJ was a failed ploy. Hard ideological populism can’t justify misgovernance.
Arunachal, Sikkim gave a clear verdict in BJP’s favour. Congress must reflect
National elections shouldn’t overwhelm the significance of peaceful and clear verdicts in Arunachal and Sikkim. Both sensitive states, bordering China, have seen annihilation of big national challengers. BJP’s consolation: it scored zero in Sikkim, but to its NDA ally. Congress must reflect on conceding 41 of 60 Arunachal seats uncontested.