Rahul Gandhiâs belated 50th birthday reminds us of a leader caught between ridicule and responsibility...
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đď¸ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane*
Rahul Gandhiâs belated 50th birthday reminds us of a leader caught between ridicule and responsibility. Critics mock his inexperience, his scripted press meets, and his failure to foresee crises like COVID, while urging him to master the art of grand promises and political theatrics. Troll armies thrive on venom, yet his familyâs sacrificesâIndira assassinated, Rajiv blown apartâremain undeniable. In a landscape where opponents flaunt fake patriotism, Rahul is advised to counter with stories of Congressâs role in freedom struggle and sharp rebuttals to hypocrisy. Abroad, his cousins may be carefree, but at home his mother faces relentless attacks. Politics demands resilience, image-building, and the ability to turn pain into power. Belated happy birthday, Rahulâyour journey at fifty is still seen as youthful, but the test of leadership is only beginning.
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đď¸ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane*
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, adored by many Indians across the globe for her relatable and often light-hearted social media presence, has shown what a tough woman and an even tougher leader she is by firmly calling out President Trumpâs remarks about her, comments that many would argue are unbecoming of the office he occupies. âShe begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted a picture with me so badly. I agreed because I âfelt sorryâ for her.â President Trump is reported to have said. In a stern rebuttal delivered through a video message, a visibly unimpressed Meloni pushed back against Trumpâs claims and called out what she described as false statements. Love her or hate her, this lady demonstrated remarkable courage and self-respect. For standing her ground and refusing to be belittled, she deserves respect.
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đď¸ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane*
In the recent Legislative Council elections, ballot papers and boxes were used instead of EVMs, leading to confusion among some opposition supporters. They assumed their demand for paper ballots had forced this change. In reality, Council and Rajya Sabha elections always use ballots because voters must indicate not just their first preference but also second and third choices. EVMs allow only one candidate selection, making them unsuitable for such preferential voting. Thus, the use of ballot papers is a procedural necessity, not a political victory. The misconception that switching from EVMs to ballots signals opposition pressure is misplaced. These elections follow a different system, and the ballot ensures accurate preference recording. In short, ballot use here is about process integrity, not about winning or losing.
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đď¸ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane*
Khshama Sawant, former Seattle councilwoman and now a U.S. citizen, actively joined protests in America against Indiaâs Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Recently, when she applied for an Indian visa, it was denied. The question arises: why should a foreign citizen intervene in Indiaâs parliamentary decisions? As a non-Indian, her opposition carried no direct stake, yet it had consequences. By participating in anti-CAA demonstrations abroad, she invited scrutiny, and the denial of her visa is the result. Had she entered India, she might have faced complications similar to others flagged for anti-India activism. The lesson is clear: once you renounce Indian citizenship, any anti-India stanceâonline or offlineâcan affect your future ties with the country. As Orwell warned in 1984: âBig Brother is watching you.â
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đď¸ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane*
The story of Punjabâs farmer protests and their political fallout shows how movements can be weaponized but rarely deliver lasting gains. In 2017, Congress rode anti-incumbency to power under Captain Amarinder Singh, later fueling agitation against Modiâs farm laws. By 2021, the laws were repealed, yet Congress collapsed in 2022, AAP surged, and Amarinder himself merged with BJP. Rakesh Tikaitâs influence fizzled in Uttar Pradesh, while BJP consolidated power in Haryana and Delhi by preempting fresh protests. Maharashtra too saw agitation nurtured by a chief minister, but BJP countered with electoral victories and strategic removals. The pattern is clear: BJP tolerates unrest briefly, then neutralizes it, often turning agitators into allies or sidelining them. For Maharashtra, the churn isnât overâthe next phase will target ex-CMs who fed movements against BJP.
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