Sarvesh Kaushal

Debate: Local versus National: A Tug-of-War in Indian Politics

Moderated by Sarvesh Kaushal India, a land of vibrant diversity, constantly grapples with the tension between national priorities and regional aspirations. The two sides of the coin, viz; localisation of national issues and nationalisation of local issues makes an interesting food for thought.   Localisation of National Issues refers to adapting national policies to suit […]

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‘Elected’ vs ‘Selected’ – a turf war turning ugly

The turf war between the ‘elected’ and the ‘selected’ representatives of the people is turning ugly as they increasingly engage themselves in abusive exchanges and physical aggression. Elected representatives of the people face acid test for survival in elections every five years. Civil servants, who are selected from the people to join the All India […]

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Should the manifesto be made justiciable?

Manifestoes have increasingly been used in the recent past for seeking votes by promising moon to the electors. It is perhaps the tyranny of the electorate that compels the political parties indulge in abrasive display of one-upmanship in offering sop after sop with no holds barred. There is no provision in our laws to ensure […]

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