Former CEC TN Seshan was feared, formidable & famously outspoken. He was never partisan. In contrast, Gyanesh Kumar has a cavalier disdain, even disrespect, toward the Opposition.
Motion signed by oppn MPs seeks removal of CEC, reportedly accusing him of 'partisan & discriminatory conduct', 'obstruction of investigation of electoral fraud' & 'mass disenfranchisement'.
SC has fixed 31 March, 2025, as deadline for this. Order was passed after court reviewed Central Empowered Committee report on action needed to improve habitat management inside reserve.
Central Empowered Committee was first formed on SC's orders & reported to it, but now environment ministry has notified permanent body with all members to be appointed by Centre.
The election commissioners should have controlled the madness in West Bengal, but their partisan attitude has only strengthened the negative impression about civil services.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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