Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa’s resignation was inevitable. Ageing politicians should retire gracefully to make way for younger generation. BJP high command has had its way with the Lingayat stalwart but the bigger challenge is to ensure political stability that’s eluded Karnataka for long. Hope the focus is back on governance.
Modi likes them, Mamata gifts them, Rahul has his favourite — mango politics is going bananas
There is something between mangoes and politicians. First we learnt PM Modi likes them. Then we saw Mamata Banerjee sending him the best Bengali varieties. Now Rahul Gandhi saying UP mangoes aren’t his favourite seems to have left a bad taste in BJP politicians’ mouths. Mango politics is going bananas.
The government must understand the deep alienation in Kashmir. Engagement is key
Two of the most important voices in Kashmir — Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha and NC’s Farooq Abdullah — spoke to ThePrint ahead of Article 370 invalidation’s second anniversary. Each should listen to the other. True, separatism has no future, but the government must also understand that there’s deep alienation. Engagement is key.