Federalism

The philosophical malaise in Ek Desh, Ek Vidhan and Ek Pradhan offers just cause for asymmetrical federalism in India

The entire Kashmir policy of the Government of India, right from 1947, is that of misplaced intrigue. Trying to hammer something which is brittle into malleability.

'Shocked' at CBSE's decision to drop lessons on secularism and citizenship, says Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal chief minister appealed to the Union HRD Ministry not to curtail important lessons at any cost

Centre's adoption of coercive federalism over co-operation with states has hampered response to COVID-19, migrant crisis

In six years of being in power, the present regime has systemically jolted the edifice of India’s federalism.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Suspension of MPLADS could hurt local govts at a time when state-Centre synergy is vital

The current debate over the discontinuation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) shines a light on the issue of devolution of powers.

SC agrees to hear plea challenging National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Act, 2019, tells Centre to reply within four weeks

The plea claimed that after the amendments in the NIA Act, the offences unrelated to terrorism such as trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation have also been included in the purview of the Act, therefore further usurping the powers of state investigation agencies

Hindi 'imposition' debate: Schools can play key role in promoting integration through 3-language formula

The language debate has again assumed significance in the light of remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah.

National Conference challenges abrogation of Article 370 in Supreme Court, terms Centre's move 'unconstitutional' in plea

National Conference mounted a legal challenge in the Supreme Court on Saturday to the changes made in the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mamata Banerjee should learn from Naveen Patnaik on how to fulfil constitutional duties, avoid pettiness in political rivalry

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's work and gesture are a reminder to Mamata Banerjee that one doesn’t need to be petty and irresponsible in executing one’s duties as the CM and meeting the challenge posed by a rival political party

Narendra Modi govt eroded federal autonomy, says Congress, terms claim of increased devolution of funds to states 'maha jumla'

The Congress on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of eroding federal autonomy and alleged that its claim of increased devolution of funds to states had turned out to be a 'maha jumla'

Arun Jaitley calls Mamata, Opposition 'Kleptocrat's Club', says Bengal CM's 'acrobatics' show kind of governance she can provide

In a Facebook blog titled The Kleptocrat's Club, Arun Jaitley wrote: "Mamata Banerjee's disproportionate over-reaction to the CBI wanting to interrogate the Kolkata Police Chief has flagged several issues for a public discourse. The most important being that a Kleptocrat's Club now aspires to capture the reigns of India."