If a CJI ends his long tenure annoying both sides, it’s a job well done. DY Chandrachud’s job was tougher given today’s polarisation. Electoral bonds was his legacy-defining order. He drew criticism from one side on Article 370 and Ayodhya. A please-all CJI would be the worst. Chandrachud wasn’t that.
Terrorists damaging growing confidence in normalcy. J&K LG and CM must work together
With two attacks on civilians in a week, terrorists are trying to damage the growing confidence in normalcy. There’s an important transition on, with powers divided between L-G and CM. Terrorists are exploring for gaps. It’s imperative the two work closely together. J&K is too sensitive for Delhi-style jurisdictional conflicts.