In December last year, Centre had said it was government policy to not raise any new regiment on class, community, religion, region lines after Independence.
Hooda and his son Deepender are easily accessible and are seen as mass leaders. Udai Bhan’s elevation as state unit chief has made work a little easier, say veteran leaders.
From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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