July 24, 2020
The turf war between the âelectedâ and the âselectedâ 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 […]
Read MoreAugust 17, 2018
One of my wonderful memories with Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, the Honâble Prime Minister,as he spoke a few words before moving over to Pakistan side of Hussainiwala border on his way to Lahore on a peace mission. His aura will for ever remain fresh in my mind. Rest in peace, Sir.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2011
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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2011
Thatâs what my politically confused wife said while holding a cup of bed tea precariously close to my snoring nose. I was taken aback as it was she who had over the years encouraged my morning stupor for the tranquility she looked for. âJago Sarvesh Jagoâ she said, âWe have stepped into the Jago Eraâ. […]
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