Radhan Pandit has always hovered dangerously close to power. Apart from Vijay, he was closely associated with Jayalalithaa and after his move to Delhi, LK Advani.
The preference for the performing ruler over the governing one is not just a pathology of today’s democracy. It has been ingrained into our politics for nearly one and a half millennia.
By letting his alliance partners help Vijay form a majority, Stalin looks like a statesman who has respected the public mandate. He would rather have Vijay fail.
Analysts say TVK’s WhatsApp outreach to potential allies, silence on Governor delays and weak strategy revealed cracks in Vijay’s transition from cinema superstar to chief minister.
Choice of ministers seen as TVK effort to project break from past politics while ensuring govt doesn’t lack administrative experience, continuity, fresh ideas and social inclusivity.
TVK chief takes oath along with 9 other TVK leaders who will be ministers in Vijay's maiden cabinet. Event attended by Rahul Gandhi, other allies. Stay tuned to ThePrint for LIVE UPDATES.
Many newly elected TVK MLAs are currently staying at a resort in Mahabalipuram, it learnt. Among them are a former DMK MLA who defeated Stalin and the son of Vijay’s longtime aide.
The current ‘cash and carry’ environment in Cannes is encouraging people who have nothing to contribute to cinema to show up in clownish “couture” to parade their insecurity.
With Washington issuing a third 30-day waiver for Russian crude cargoes at sea, India signals continuity in import strategy while ramping up purchases from Venezuela and other suppliers.
Pakistan has ended up losing every war against India but that hasn’t prevented it from claiming victory. We will go over the evidence to anticipate what to expect next.
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