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It is indisputable that Narendra Modi's magnetic personality is the bedrock of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) electoral supremacy in India. As the party's public face during election campaigns, Modi does double duty: he controls the unhappiness with current BJP governments and helps to grow and strengthen the party's base of support. A Firm Basis for Achievement: Ideological Resilience The BJP's core support group is a key component for repeated electoral success, and a firm ideological basis offers just that. Even in the most economically depressed parts of India, the party has been able to win over voters from all walks of life, which is especially true in the Hindi-speaking regions. This has altered the political scene so that caste factors are less important now than they wer...

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India’s Capitalist Revolution: Breaking Down Barriers And Paving Way For Prosperity

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 7, 20230

Although India's transition to a capitalist economic model has been underway for decades, the pace of change has quickened in recent years. This paradigm change has been primarily driven by the government's goals of increasing economic growth and employment prospects, as well as by India's increasing participation in the global economy. The Latest Scoop In current events, numerous significant occurrences demonstrate India's journey towards capitalism. 2021 was a watershed year in Indian history as the government announced intentions to privatize IDBI Bank and Air India, two of the country's major state-owned institutions. This was a massive step toward the government's privatization goal and demonstrated that India is committed to the free market system. In the same year that ...

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Balancing Act VS Minority Appeasement: How Mamata Banerjee Steered Politics In Bengal?

Sayani ChakrabortyOctober 11, 20230

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been a significant player in Indian politics for decades. Her almost a decade-long term in office has been met with praise and criticism. Her treatment of the state's minority populations has been a frequent topic of criticism in political debate. Mamata Banerjee's leadership has been accused of appeasement by her detractors, while her defenders maintain that she is just promoting communal unity and safeguarding the rights of all residents. Appeasement of the minority Mamata Banerjee is hardly the only Indian politician to face charges of attempting to "appease" a minority group. Many think she has been too accommodating to minorities, especially Muslims, to win their votes. Some of the most critical claims involve selective aid system...

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Charting India’s Dynamic Transformation: The Road To ‘Amrit Kaal

Sayani ChakrabortySeptember 12, 20230

Over and over again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked our country, especially its youth, to commit to ushering in a new period called 'Amrit Kaal,' with the lofty aim of transforming India into a developed country within the next quarter century. India is one of the world's largest and oldest democracies, and its rich human resources and substantial economic strength make it a country whose citizens all share a common desire to see it flourish into a modern, prosperous superpower. These natural advantages, along with strongly ingrained beliefs and values, create a robust basis for driving the country to the forefront of progress and innovation. It is vitally important that as we set out on this journey, the distinctive Indian culture and identity be protected and fostered. In ...

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Karnataka’s BJP Government Overhauls State’s Reservation Policy For First Time Since 1994

Sayani ChakrabortyApril 7, 20230

On Friday, the BJP government in Karnataka made significant changes to the state's reservation policy, altering its contours for the first time since 1994. Two politically influential populations, the Vokkaligas and Lingayats, had their sub-quotas increased by two percentage points each. Muslims were thus eliminated from the OBC category. With a two-point rise to 17%, the scheduled caste quota was broken into four more groups. With the EWS quota, the proposed modifications will boost the total reservation to 66%. Legally, it is not yet complete. Chief Minister Bommai of Karnataka has announced that the administration will urge that the Indian government place the state's reservation policy under the Constitution's ninth schedule. These changes occur shortly prior to the upcoming ass...

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Politics And Heterosexuality: Government Still Lags Behind When It Comes to Gender Issues

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 21, 20230

Politicians will not challenge the norms of a mostly heterosexual culture just because some people want to live together. Hence, civil unions could be a decent starting point for same-sex couples. The Government of India has expressed its opposition to same-sex marriage to the Supreme Court, stating that such unions are not in keeping with the traditional Indian family and that 'obviously separate' groups should not be regarded the same. The executive and legislative branches' perspectives on this matter are heavily influenced by the conservative and traditionalist nature of most of Indian society. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of the Supreme Court to protect basic liberties, regardless of public opinion. The Center for Justice and Inclusion (CJI) has made the encouraging ob...

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Institutions Must Be More Sensitive To Students Who Experience Subtle Social Discrimination

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 14, 20230

An internal investigation into the suicide of IIT Bombay Dalit student Darshan Solanki last month concluded that he was depressed about his poor academic performance. This conclusion is not accepted by his family. The causes of suicide are nuanced and multifaceted, making it impossible to assign a single explanation. Furthermore, societal prejudice can be a factor in mental health, therefore the topic is not limited to what happens in an individual's head. Two studies conducted at IIT Bombay just months before to this murder detailed the experiences of Dalit and Adivasi students as they faced bias and discrimination at the institute. In India's top universities, many talented and intelligent Dalit and Adivasi students have been driven to depression and suicide. The admissions tes...

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Tamil Nadu, Bihar Demonstrate How Quickly Hazardous Social Media Rumours Can Be Dispelled

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 7, 20230

How to mitigate the harmful effects of disinformation spread via social media. Learn from Tamil Nadu's example. The state apparatus lost no time in responding to the rumor-mongering that migrants from north India in TN had endured "attacks" when the video message initially surfaced in Bihar streams. In direct contacts with migrants and also on social media, the CM, ministers, police, and governor, and industry staged a rapid and strong reaction to quash the rumours and ensure Hindi-speaking migrants of their safety in TN. In response to a tweet from the Bihar chief minister expressing worry about news coverage of the incident, TN police said unequivocally that both video messages were staged (one was an earlier grab of two locals fighting, the other, also dated, was of two migrant g...

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Recent Online Ruckus Between IAS And IPS Officers Reveals A Bigger, Alarming Trend; Read Here

Sayani ChakrabortyFebruary 27, 20230

Since hostile online interactions are the norm these days, it takes something extraordinary to catch our attention—and what IPS officer D Roopa and IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri have served up is something truly shocking. The conflict between the two senior women bureaucrats in Karnataka has been so public, ugly, and embarrassing that it has even affected the state administration. Opponents have sought to portray this disorderly brawl as evidence of a weak government in the midst of an intense election season. Both cops were swapped out yesterday in a move that appears to be a counter. What this shocking conflict has shown, however, is a bigger, troubling shift in the culture of civil service brought about by engagement in social media. There are 22% less IAS officers in the countr...

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In India, Anarchy Is Inevitable When Armed Civilians Are Given Police Powers

Sayani ChakrabortyFebruary 24, 20230

After the bodies of two Muslim men were found inside an SUV that had been set on fire in Bhiwani, Haryana, the previous week, their families have made serious allegations against the local police force. The two men were beaten up by members of the Bajrang Dal because they were suspected of smuggling cows, but it is alleged that police in Haryana witnessed the incident and assisted the men in getting across the border from Bharatpur, which is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is not the question of whether or whether the law was breached that is at issue in this instance; rather, it is about how much latitude police allowed non-state actors to engage in cruel vigilante action in the name of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, which was passed in 2015. Mohit ...

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As Financial Market Panic Grows, Sebi And RBI Must Move Quickly To Help Adani Group

Sayani ChakrabortyFebruary 11, 20230

After Adani Enterprises cancelled its fully subscribed follow-on public offering (FPO), the price of its stock dropped by 27% to Rs 1,565.30 the next day. Currently, it's at a price that's around 50% lower than the FPO floor. Since January 24th, the market value of the seven Adani listed firms has dropped by more over $100 billion. As a result of these changes, authorities and politicians in India took swift action. The problem was sufficiently pressing that Parliament had to adjourn. Banks have been questioned about their exposure to Adani companies by the Reserve Bank of India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). There are now commercial and financial ties between international markets and Indian businesses. The global finan...

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Investigating Structure Of Criminal Justice System: Analysis

Sayani ChakrabortyJanuary 17, 20230

The 1860 Indian Penal Code (IPC) underpins India's criminal justice system. This document outlines the country's criminal laws. Criminal justice ensures victims receive justice and perpetrators are punished. Criminal defendants will be treated equally and have their legal rights protected. Police, courts, and jails make up India's criminal justice system. The police investigate crimes and apprehend criminals, and victims first contact them. The judicial system punishes through trials and sentences, while the correctional system rehabilitates and prevents reoffending. Law enforcement, courts, and prisons are crucial to India's criminal justice system. Police investigate crime, find criminals, and enforce the law. The judiciary must uphold justice and impartiality. Rehabilitating inm...