Kapil Sibal
Revamp rules to make Parliament discussions open
In a parliamentary democracy like India, the Opposition should have the space to hold transparent discussions. If this is not allowed, what follows is noise, not debate.
25 Jul 2022
Don’t re-open past wounds, time to think of present
The calamities of the past cannot legitimise inflicting wounds on the living today as an act of vengeance. This is where India, as a nation, is going wrong.
27 Jun 2022
When matters of faith are part of political agendas
Our constitutional framework empowers our citizens with certain rights and seeks to safeguard their multifarious identities.
30 May 2022
Bulldozing the diversity of our cultural identities
The founding fathers of our Constitution dreamt of a nation that will embrace its diversity in its fullness. The majoritarian culture seeks to silence this
25 Apr 2022
KV admissions and the exercise of discretion
MPs can recommend a maximum of 10 admissions to Kendriya Vidyalaya every academic year. But this power is most often misused and its benefits are not for everyone to enjoy.
28 Mar 2022
Kejriwal epitomises amoral nature of India’s politics
Politics in the country is far removed from the concerns of the common man. He languishes and is often manipulated to vote for change.
28 Feb 2022
The dangers of politics of organised religion
History has witnessed that whenever the state and ecclesiastical authorities acted in unison, it led to violent outcomes. That is what we are witnessing today.
31 Jan 2022
The real mafia and goons in Uttar Pradesh
The most disturbing fact is that vigilante groups enjoy selective protection from the police. While the state professes law as religion neutral, the data shows otherwise
27 Dec 2021
In this 'mother of democracy', lives don't matter
The Lakhimpur Kheri incident shows not only scant regard for rule of law but also arrogance of the perpetrators. What is even more disturbing is the silence of the powerful.
24 Oct 2021
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