Off the blocks early in engaging with the Centre, the TVK chief has maintained the stance of previous governments on key issues without striking a confrontational note.
Allocations were consistent with the party’s electoral messaging. Other departments assigned on basis of MLAs’ professional backgrounds and party roles
The composition of borrowing and what fiscal room exists for TVK's own campaign commitments, is what is expected in the white paper. The latter would be the real test of transparency.
From Dravidian giants DMK & AIADMK, to new alternative TVK now, the Congress has switched alliances several times since 1967 to optimise seats or remain relevant in Tamil Nadu politics.
Even in Indira Gandhi’s time there was so much disgust with the behaviour of Governors. Nothing came of it because every government always wants its own stooges in Raj Bhavans.
Tamizh Thai Vazhthu was played after Vande Mataram & national anthem, breaking with state’s custom. TVK minister attributes sequence to Centre's recent directive on national song.
It is sad and frustrating to see the massive talent exodus from ISRO. The reasons for this are not far to seek: lack of vision, bureaucratic rigidity and organisational inertia.
Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.
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