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The anti-rape bill and its problematic definition of ‘stalking’
Akhilesh Mishra, a columnist friend, pointed out an important legislative change brought through the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013 in what constitutes “stalking”. “Stalking” has been added as an offence in the Indian Penal Code as Section 354D punishable by a term of up to three years and #Anti-rape bill #Cyber stalking #HowThisWorks #Stalking
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Why Mallika Sarabhai has got Modi’s ‘pro-rich attitude’ wrong
Speaking to Firstpost, BJP’s political opponent Mallika Sarabhai referred to the Narendra Modi government’s policy as “pro-rich”, adding that “nothing is ever done to help” the small and medium enterprises and that fertile land is given away to the rich. As appealing as this characterisation sounds, it presents a sophistic #Gujarat Economy #Gujarat Elections 2012 #Mallika Sarabhai #Narendra Modi
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Modi government and the judiciary: A lesson in governance
With policy paralysis plaguing the nation, governments are suddenly finding it increasingly difficult to take basic policy decisions, leave aside implementing them. And, even after initiating implementation in some, legal challenges often delay or bring an end to them. The SC’s cancellation of a mammoth 122 2G licenses and de-allocation #Gujarat Elections 2012 #Gujarat government #HowThisWorks #Narendra Modi
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Modi’s success is why Britain re-engaged with Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with the British High Commissioner James Bevan signifies a major shift in how economically declining western nations might now begin to handle their relations with a state of the country it intends to deepen its ties with. In deciding to re-engage with Modi, the #Narendra Modi #To The Contrary #UK-Gujarat Ties
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Bapu’s idea: All individual rights flow from one’s duties
The “anti-Islam” movie which generated ugly violence as well as the recent advertisements posted in New York metro stations have raised debates on whether they can be considered “offensive”, “hateful”, “racist” and so on. The only purpose of these debates is to expound one’s subjective limits of tolerance given that #HowThisWorks #Mahatma Gandhi #Rights & Duties
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SC opinion on auctions clarifies — but also warns
As it always happens, the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion in the Presidential Reference has sent the media into a frenzy trying to decipher who scored more points. UPA spokespersons, led by the visibly happy Kapil Sibal, considered this opinion as a vindication of the government’s stand. What gave some credence to #2G #Auctions #Coalgate #SC Opinion
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Swamy’s grievance against SC in Chidu case looks valid
By Kartikeya Tanna Late last week, on Friday, the Supreme Court gave its judgment dismissing all grounds against P Chidambaram in the much-awaited battle between him and Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy. To many of Swamy’s supporters, his relentless fight against Chidambaram culminated in some sort of an anti-climax, giving #2G scam #P. Chidambaram #Subramanian Swamy
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Gujarat Congress’ Ghar nu ghar scheme: A meaningless tamasha
Earlier this month, Gujarat Congress marked late Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary by announcing the opening of around 550 booths in Gujarat which will distribute forms to Gujarati women for availing cheap urban-housing. The scheme, which Gujarat Congress has named Ghar nu Ghar, is designed at attracting votes from women in #Ghar nu Ghar #Gujarat #Narendra Modi #ThatsJustWrong
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The ‘idea of Modi’ is more critical than his acceptability
A series of oblique messages sent out by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his Gujarati counterpart Narendra Modi's secularism has, for the umpteenth time, thrown open a discussion on the question of 'acceptability' as the key consideration in determining the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha #Manmohan Singh #Narendra Modi #Nitish Kumar #PoliticsDecoder #Sonia Gandhi
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The media has twisted SIT report on Modi out of shape
A strong perceptional bias against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has prevailed once again with some sections of the media showing a thoroughly deficient understanding of Indian law and its nuances, and the role of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigative Team (SIT) in probing the Gujarat riots. In concluding that no #Amicus curiae #Bharatiya Janata Party #Godhra #Narendra Modi #PoliticalPlay #SIT report