Haryana, a patriarchal state, has launched campaigns to fight its unfavourable sex ratio and gender disparities. But these efforts have not helped address one basic concern of women – safety.
RUHI TEWARI in Rohtak, Sonipat & Gurgaon
I don’t believe that the US-India relationship has deteriorated beyond repair. There are ways of handling Trump, even if the Pakistanis have outplayed us this year.
NCR is one organic / economic entity, although it spans three states whose governments should have the last word on keeping their citizens safe. One would not favour the Centre using a veto or overriding powers to impose its will; fortunately the only non BJP CM in the group is more loyal than the king. This is an issue where MHA – the ultimate custodian of cooperative federalism – should be able to carry conviction with the state governments. When in doubt, think, How would Sardar Patel have handled this problem.
NCR is one organic / economic entity, although it spans three states whose governments should have the last word on keeping their citizens safe. One would not favour the Centre using a veto or overriding powers to impose its will; fortunately the only non BJP CM in the group is more loyal than the king. This is an issue where MHA – the ultimate custodian of cooperative federalism – should be able to carry conviction with the state governments. When in doubt, think, How would Sardar Patel have handled this problem.