It is said Modi govt initially planned to give an extension to Suresh Chandra, but the decision was changed after his name was dragged into the controversy
The issue of the Muslim quota has the potential to polarise SCs, STs, and OBCs along religious lines in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. It benefits the BJP.
Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.
Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
Shri Hasmukh Adhia was known for his integrity throughout his career. He has ended it on a dignified note by not accepting any extension. Brings to mind Justice Chelameswar vacating his official residence the day after he retired.
For any important post in government, a replacement should be selected 90 to 30 days before the incumbent retires. For some sensitive slots, he could be appointed OSD a month in advance, working as an understudy to the officer who is retiring. Extensions remove any vestige of impartiality or neutrality a mandarin is expected to maintain. A fraying system under delivers and contributes to the buildup of anti incumbency.
Shri Hasmukh Adhia was known for his integrity throughout his career. He has ended it on a dignified note by not accepting any extension. Brings to mind Justice Chelameswar vacating his official residence the day after he retired.
For any important post in government, a replacement should be selected 90 to 30 days before the incumbent retires. For some sensitive slots, he could be appointed OSD a month in advance, working as an understudy to the officer who is retiring. Extensions remove any vestige of impartiality or neutrality a mandarin is expected to maintain. A fraying system under delivers and contributes to the buildup of anti incumbency.