🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The recent Government Resolution issued by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department — GR No. Samaj-2023/… dated 20 November 2023 — once again reflects the government’s obsession with appeasement politics. The GR lays down procedures for granting one-time relaxation and administrative protection to government employees facing allegations under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, including cases linked to abetment of suicide. Instead of prioritising institutional reforms, faster trials, and fair investigation mechanisms, the state is busy crafting selective shields and special dispensations.Such a policy framework does not strengthen social justice; it merely reinforces vote-bank loyalties. Social engineering is built on trust, accountability, and equality before law — not on politically motivated exceptions. This GR undermines administrative neutrality and pushes society further away from genuine fairness.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
When a sitting minister’s spouse wins an unopposed municipal election, it raises more than eyebrows—it exposes the deep entanglement of caste, power, and entitlement in Indian politics. The fact that Google’s top suggestion for Girish Mahajan is his caste, not his portfolio, reflects a national obsession with identity over merit. In Jamner, the absence of alternative candidates isn’t a triumph of consensus—it’s a symptom of political monopolization. When seasoned leaders prioritize familial control over democratic diversity, it signals a hunger for symbolic dominance, not public service. The caste lens distorts even digital neutrality, and AI too inherits our biases. The real question isn’t who won, but why no one else could contest. Until merit trumps lineage and caste fades from headlines, India’s democracy remains compromised at its grassroots.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Eknath Shinde’s Arc: From Surprise CM to Strategic Sidelines. Eknath Shinde’s ascent to Chief Minister in 2022 was a masterstroke—just not his own. Handed power unexpectedly, Shinde often behaved as if it were a birthright, not a political bargain. His erratic decisions and resistance to Delhi’s cues post-2024 elections reflected a leader still adjusting to the weight of office. From reversing Devendra Fadnavis’s key moves to asserting autonomy, Shinde’s tenure was marked by mood swings that unsettled allies. Yet Fadnavis, ever the tactician, absorbed the turbulence without public friction. Now, in 2025, the tables have turned. Fadnavis is back at the helm, and Shinde’s leverage has waned. The lesson is clear: power without strategic foresight is fleeting. What was once a surprise coronation now feels like a cautionary tale in coalition politics.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
India’s potential acquisition of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets marks a pivotal moment in its defense trajectory. With full technology transfer, source code access, and domestic production rights, this deal aligns with India’s long-term ambitions for indigenous fighter development, especially the AMCA program. The Su-57’s advanced TVC engines and reduced thermal signature enhance stealth capabilities—critical for modern warfare. India’s rejection of the F-35, citing lack of operational autonomy, underscores its demand for strategic control. As Ajit Doval and S. Jaishankar engage with Putin ahead of his December visit, the Su-57 proposal gains diplomatic weight. Meanwhile, France’s Rafale deal with Ukraine and America’s F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia reflect shifting global alliances. For India, the Su-57 isn’t just a fighter—it’s a statement of sovereignty, capability, and future export potential.
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Identity, Mistrust, and the Politics of Fear. In a climate charged with suspicion, the act of changing one’s name—legally and transparently—has become a flashpoint for communal anxiety. The case of a Muslim individual adopting a Brahmin name is now being framed not as personal choice or bureaucratic procedure, but as a covert act of “jihad.” Such rhetoric dangerously conflates identity with intent, and fuels paranoia over interfaith relationships and matrimonial trust. When fear dictates that marriages must only occur within tightly monitored circles, we erode the very fabric of social openness. The real threat isn’t name change—it’s the normalization of communal profiling and the vilification of entire communities based on isolated acts. Vigilance must never become prejudice. Let us not weaponize identity; let us defend dignity, transparency, and the right to live without fear.
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