British PM Boris Johnson’s cancellation means India may have a Republic Day parade without a chief guest for the first time since 1966. The pandemic notwithstanding, what purpose does a Soviet-style military spectacle really serve? Now’s a good time to ponder, especially as the new Central Vista will transform Rajpath.
Pranab Mukherjee’s silence on Rahul Gandhi in new book telling, instructive for Congress
Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s near-silence about Rahul Gandhi in his memoirs speaks volumes about his opinion of the latter’s abilities. He attacks the Congress leadership for losing focus from 2012, an indirect indictment of Rahul. The book is specially instructive for a party fighting over the young Gandhi’s future role.
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