Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje’s new identity is unlikely to pass muster in an election in which ‘maharani’ and her alleged conceit have become buzzwords.
Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot says PM Modi cannot ‘dissociate’ himself from Raje govt, which he accuses of ‘mis-rule’. Rajasthan votes on 7 December.
Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
India should have respected the compact it made with the princely states. Their privy purses and other privileges were a truly modest sum, ravaged by inflation, forcing many of them to convert their palaces into hotels. 2. As for dynasty, the Badals in Punjab, the Thackerays in Maharashtra, two of the oldest allies, swear by it. It is becoming the default setting for regional parties all over the country. 3. There is a sameness to politics in India, complete with near absence of inner party democracy and the high command culture. The old jibes no longer ring true. The only thing which matters is delivery on the ground.
India should have respected the compact it made with the princely states. Their privy purses and other privileges were a truly modest sum, ravaged by inflation, forcing many of them to convert their palaces into hotels. 2. As for dynasty, the Badals in Punjab, the Thackerays in Maharashtra, two of the oldest allies, swear by it. It is becoming the default setting for regional parties all over the country. 3. There is a sameness to politics in India, complete with near absence of inner party democracy and the high command culture. The old jibes no longer ring true. The only thing which matters is delivery on the ground.