From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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- Dec 17, 2025
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From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The anger many citizens feel today is not irrational — it is the exhaustion of watching a city drown in its own neglect while grand announcements glitter on paper. Thane’s traffic remains a daily punishment, its lakes shrink into muddy pits, and once‑proud public spaces like Dadoji Konddev Stadium crumble without accountability. Yet, on the eve of elections, we are offered dazzling promises: a 260‑metre viewing tower, massive parks, museums, snow parks, adventure zones, and sprawling complexes across acres of land. The contrast is jarring. When the administration cannot maintain what already exists, the credibility of new megaprojects becomes questionable. Citizens do not need spectacles; they need functioning roads, restored lakes, and honest governance. The rising frustration is a warning signal — development cannot be built on neglect. Thane deserves stewardship, not slogans.
From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
The rising encounters between humans and big cats across India signal a deeper ecological imbalance that can no longer be ignored. Whether it is an actual increase in tiger, lion, and leopard populations or relentless human encroachment into forest corridors, the outcome is the same: fear, loss, and daily uncertainty for ordinary citizens. From Junagadh to Rajkot, these animals now roam streets at night as if on patrol. In Maharashtra, labourers wear thorn collars just to survive a day’s work — a heartbreaking symbol of how vulnerable rural communities have become. Even highways are no longer safe, with viral videos showing predators hunting in the middle of moving traffic. The flood of AI‑generated wildlife clips only amplifies panic, blurring the line between reality and fabrication. This crisis demands a firm, science‑driven response — better habitat management, stronger monitoring, and clear regulation of misleading digital content.
From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The recurring drama of Indian politics often reveals a familiar pattern: grand claims of “system change” eventually dissolving into negotiations for power, positions, and personal leverage. Reports of long strategy meetings and behind‑the‑scenes deals only reinforce a deeper public cynicism. Whenever a leader or strategist declares that they have arrived to transform politics, citizens have learned to look for the fine print — because the rhetoric of reform frequently masks the same old pursuit of influence. India has already witnessed how anti‑establishment promises can collapse once power is within reach. Commitments to simplicity, transparency, and internal accountability often fade, replaced by the very privileges once criticised. Faces change, slogans evolve, but the underlying political culture remains stubbornly unchanged. The real lesson is clear: those who shout the loudest about cleansing the system often end up reinforcing it. Vigilance, not blind hope, is the citizen’s strongest safeguard.
From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
In a political landscape where legacy networks and family hierarchies often dominate leadership pipelines, the appointment of a relatively unknown state‑level minister to a major organisational post naturally sparks debate. A party that governs multiple states, commands thousands of legislators, and mobilises millions of workers carries enormous internal weight — and any elevation within such a structure becomes a statement in itself. Supporters interpret this decision as proof that upward mobility without dynastic backing is still possible in Indian politics. They argue that a grassroots worker rising to a national‑level role reflects an internal culture that rewards loyalty, discipline, and organisational experience rather than lineage. Critics, however, question whether such appointments are driven by strategy, symbolism, or internal balancing acts. Regardless of interpretation, the move highlights a recurring truth: leadership choices shape not only party narratives but also public expectations of political meritocracy.
From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The release of West Bengal’s draft voter list, with over 5.8 million names removed, marks one of the most sweeping electoral roll revisions in recent years. According to officials, the deletions include individuals who have passed away, relocated, or failed to submit the required enumeration form. Booth‑wise lists have been handed to the Chief Electoral Officer, with a request to publish them online so every citizen can verify whether their name remains on the rolls.The process has also highlighted how even prominent political figures must comply with the same documentation requirements as ordinary voters. Citizens now have a window to raise objections or submit missing forms to restore their names. At the same time, the revision aims to eliminate entries based on ineligible or unverifiable credentials, reinforcing the principle that electoral rolls must reflect genuine, eligible voters.
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