The Modi government refers to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who became the 14th Prime Minister of India in May 2014. The government is headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a coalition of political parties.
Under Modi’s leadership, the government has focused on transformative initiatives aimed at economic growth, infrastructure development, and national security. Some of the landmark policies include the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), demonetisation of high-value currency notes in 2016, and the controversial revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, which ended the region’s special status. The Modi government has also emphasized initiatives such as ‘Make in India,’ ‘Digital India,’ ‘Skill India,’ and the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ (Clean India Mission).
While it has received praise for boosting economic growth and improving infrastructure, it has also faced significant criticism. Its handling of the anti-CAA protests, the 2020 farmers’ protests, and issues surrounding the delivery of data—such as the absence of a national census and the lack of transparency regarding COVID-19 death tolls—has sparked public debate. The government has also been criticized for its response to social issues, such as the Hathras rape case and the conflict in Manipur.
Despite these challenges, the Modi government, now in its third term, continues to maintain a dominant political presence, securing electoral victories at both state and national levels.
This is stretching the logic too far. If perceived closeness to Mufti Mohd Syed has got Mr Malik this job, then it sounds very weird. May be the reporters know much more than what they could write in the story but what they have written, does not make it convincing. We are aware about talent deficit in BJP but still they should searched deeper as appointing a politician governor should have been treated as an opportunity and should not have been squandered away with a politician who doesn’t have any notable experience in governance or conflict resolution. The Centre could have looked for someone like Harivansh who has been elected Dy Chairman Rajya Sabha. Even a person like Murli Manohar Joshi could have been better choice as he sounds much mellowed down these days on Hindutatva and talks about “taking everyone along”. They have burnt bridges with Yashwant Sinha but in the given circumstances, he could have been the best choice. Anyway, lets hope and pray, Mr Malik surprises me and he effects a breakthrough. Ironically, the only point that goes in his favour is that he has crossed over many parties which proves that he is a smooth talker and knows how to make his way. Let’s hope, this quality comes handy to him in Kashmir.
A safe pair of hands. He would find outgoing Governor N N Vohra an unfailing source of wise counsel. Posting retired army chiefs and spooks to strife torn states like Kashmir and the north east should be scrupulously avoided. They can be rewarded for loyalty in one of the tranquil Raj Bhavans. 2. In Maharashtra, we have been privileged to have men of the stature of ACM Latif and Dr Alexander. So it feels odd that each announcement of fresh appointments is accompanied by a forensic analysis of someone being a Dalit / OBC, etc.