Former Governor, Jammu & Kashmir
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New labor codes, while streamlined, may fail in implementation, especially for small businesses. The Chandigarh government's move to exert more control is facing criticism and eroding trust. Electoral roll revisions are stressing block-level officers. Dharmendra's career was characterized by roles as a common man.
Concerns exist regarding radicalization within the Indian Muslim community and potential complicity in terror, the Hindu-Muslim relations being strained. Space mission safety, addressing school children's mental health, and the Election Commission's neutrality are also discussed.
Radicalization requires promoting critical thinking and value education to counter dangerous ideologies. Good governance in universities is essential for academic excellence. The Supreme Court's ruling on gubernatorial assent balances powers and promotes federalism. The court reversed its stance on environmental clearances, prompting debate on exceptions for public welfare versus polluters. Bihar's voters re-elected Nitish Kumar despite persistent unemployment and migration.
Early AI education lacks value for young children. Instead, focus on core subjects and holistic development. Freebies alone don't win elections; Nitish Kumar's groundwork and image were key. The opposition, like Congress, fails to learn from election defeats. Eliminating the Maoist commander could end Left-wing extremism. Community-bashing fuels radicalization; condemn terrorism, not the entire community.
The Uttar Pradesh government's attempt to withdraw from the Akhlaq lynching case risks eroding faith in the justice system. Biomass power generation offers a win-win solution, requiring subsidies. MSMEs need support to counter trade challenges. Ideological extremism and AI-driven deepfakes pose serious threats demanding legal upgrades.
Terrorism is spreading due to radicalization in cities. Nehru's values of pluralism still resonate despite criticism. The Bangladesh tribunal's verdict against Hasina is prejudiced. India faces a challenge due to Bangladesh's changing relations. Creamy layer exclusion is crucial for fair distribution of quotas.
Child pornography is fueled by unregulated digital access and requires a multi-pronged approach in India. Haryana's jobless growth and focus on real estate are creating inequality, demanding equitable development. Engineer examination failures raise concerns about infrastructure quality, with taxpayers bearing the consequences. Corruption by recruitment agencies exacerbates the issue. Withdrawing criminal cases is a concerning trend, and only the poor and backward should be eligible for reservations.
The NDA's Bihar victory signals PM Modi's popularity and strategic success. Factors include effective seat-sharing, mobilization of key demographics, and warnings against the RJD. The win highlights the BJP's political acumen and the electorate's demand for governance. The results also reflect the failure of the Opposition's strategies. Prashant Kishor's strategies failed in his own state.
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Hindus show renewed dedication to organizing their community. Though politically advanced, communal organization lagged. Early reform movements like the Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, and widow remarriage were impactful but limited in scope. Later secular Hindu Sabha efforts also faced challenges.
A bomb, weapons, and acid were found in a Dakshineswar house, leading to the arrest of nine. Indian journals suggest police involvement, timed after a protest against detentions. Anglo-Indian journals deny this. Proving either side is impossible without an independent investigation, given historical precedent of both revolutionary plots and agent provocateurs.
Lord Sinha, in his article, clarifies his earlier statements on India's fitness for self-rule. He did not mean India couldn't replace the British bureaucracy or that indigenous rulers couldn't govern. He emphasizes his belief in India's capacity for self-governance.
The Indian Daily Mail defends Edward Wood's Viceroy appointment, citing his book 'The Great Opportunity' co-authored with Baron Lloyd. The book emphasizes national duty and service responsibility, but critics find these sentiments similar to Lord Reading's unfulfilled promises regarding justice in India.
Chintamani's refusal to regret Swaraj Party divisions is unsurprising. Liberalism, though credited for initiating political awakening and reforms, is shared heritage between Liberals and nationalists. The author asserts that all groups benefit from the historical impact of Liberalism.
The Swaraj party's internal conflict undermines its claim as India's best organized political party. Factionalism has plagued Indian politics since 1906, causing splits within the Congress party, starting with the Calcutta Congress session of 1906. This tendency towards division continued with the rise of the Mahatma and non-cooperation.
The Historical Records Commission's eighth session will be held in Lahore. Established in 1919 by the Indian government, it aims to collect and preserve historical records. The session will be chaired by Sir Evans Cotton for the last time and opened by the Governor. The public is largely unaware of its crucial historical work.
Due to revelations from the Bande Mataram case and pressure from figures like Lord Olivier, the Punjab government formed a committee to investigate Punjab jail conditions. The committee, led by OF Lumsden, will probe unauthorized punishments, discipline, and supervision within the jails. They will accept information from the public and report recommendations.
The new Money-Lenders Bill, like the old, is overly broad, unjust, and designed to hinder money recovery. The definition of 'money-lender' is expansive, encompassing retail dealers and potentially preventing creditors from collecting interest. The bill appears to unfairly target Sahukars.
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