Mainstream Weekly29th December 2024
I like to indulge in some broad reflections on the lessons of the year that is ending. My focus is largely on the political arena with some thoughts expressed on the direction of the economy, specially in view of the legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh who passed away a few days ago and finally in the field of education, which is dear to my heart.
On the Political/electoral front:
My views on Politics in this write-up are influenced by the results of the Lok Sabha and assembly elections that were held in 2024. First, let me reflect on the lessons of the Lok Sabha elections. The electoral contest was, expectedly, fierce between the BJP and the Opposition led by the INDIA bloc. The BJP