BJP had leaders like Modi, Chouhan, Raje, Raman Singh, BSY, and Dhumal who kept the party’s flame burning. Those promoted by Modi-Shah in the last 10 years fail to inspire confidence.
Irrespective of whether Democrats or Republicans take White House & House in November, India is looking at an unprecedented opportunity to cement bilateral ties with US.
As Modi and Zelenskyy discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation, there is a strong possibility that they will explore ways to deepen industrial and defence ties.
One Chinese commentator suggested Modi’s visit coincides with a period of Ukrainian passivity, potentially allowing India to make the most of the situation.
The government’s reputation for world-class governance takes a knock every week. The overall image of a drowning India is at odds with the Rising Bharat we were promised.
Those pushed aside during the Modi-Shah regime are beginning to find their feet and voice. And these are early days yet. The BJP must welcome these developments.
If Modi wants to run a Vajpayee-style NDA alliance, he is fine. If he wants to go back to the so-called Modi Revolution, then the alliance is in more trouble than the current calm might suggest.
Modi invoking Lord Jagannath was in order, given the BJP’s spectacular show in Odisha. But ‘Jai Shri Ram’ was missing from his speech to both the BJP and NDA.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Export arrangements entered with nations ranging from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, highlighting both geographic reach & growing contours of Pakistan’s defence export composition.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
Naib Singh Saini is not new generation. Not developed. He is not reelected as the chief minister of Haryana. Stop selective data gathering. Unscientific opinions are worthless.
Incisive, insightful column. The focus is on the politics of grooming the next generation of leaders who will serve in the states, some later move to the Centre. The governance and development implications are equally significant. Effectively, both engines being run with a single driver. When he falters, sometimes replacing the entire Cabinet overnight. With such a tight ship, the results should validate the total centralisation of power and authority. Most visible in the state of the economy.
Naib Singh Saini is not new generation. Not developed. He is not reelected as the chief minister of Haryana. Stop selective data gathering. Unscientific opinions are worthless.
Incisive, insightful column. The focus is on the politics of grooming the next generation of leaders who will serve in the states, some later move to the Centre. The governance and development implications are equally significant. Effectively, both engines being run with a single driver. When he falters, sometimes replacing the entire Cabinet overnight. With such a tight ship, the results should validate the total centralisation of power and authority. Most visible in the state of the economy.