India’s CMs are making a poor case for federalism. They want more freedom to take decisions on demarcating Covid zones, but also lean on the Centre to extend the lockdown, further strangling the economy. Then they expect financial bailouts from the Centre. They’re just passing the buck and shirking responsibility.

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