All history is political. Governments routinely impose their political priorities on school curriculum. And BJP’s politics invests heavily in an idea of the past for building its future. But inconvenient histories are especially important for the spirit of enquiry. Omissions won’t make them go away. Definitely not in digital era.
RBI not changing repo rate politically significant. Growth, like low inflation, also key for election
RBI has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, an indication that flagging growth is now a bigger concern than high inflation. It is a politically significant move too. With assembly elections near and general elections round the corner, stronger growth is nearly as important an electoral imperative as low inflation.
MP Congress ‘priest cell’ ultimate irony in Indian politics—it shows opposition’s defeatism
Priest cell of Madhya Pradesh Congress organising dharma samvad is ultimate irony of contemporary Indian politics. On one level it’s audacious of opposition parties to think of beating BJP at its own game. On another, it’s virtual submission to Hindutva politics. Defeatism and utter lack of imagination define opposition politics.
Trump’s ‘America going to hell’ remark has charged up his base—but it is also deeply dangerous
Former US President Donald Trump’s claims that America is “going to hell” has charged up his base—but his demagoguery is deeply dangerous. Even if the hush-money case against Trump is fake, the place to win the argument is a courtroom. Elected politicians must respect the institutions on which democracies rest.