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It is now doubly clear why BJP wanted the electoral bond scheme the way it is, despite opposition from all those who stood for democratic principles and transparency.

LUCKNOW: Threatened by the rise of Chandra Shekhar Ravan of Bheem Sena and sharp erosion in her support base, BSP national president and former Chief Minister Mayawati has played aggressive Brahmin card by appointing young Riteish Pande as leader of BSP in Lok Sabha. This is the fourth reshuffle in the party leaders from top to state level since Lok Sabha polls.

Mahatma Gandhi has come alive at Shaheen Bagh. Politicians usually chant his name. So far the politicians have been exploiting the name of Gandhi for their personal benefits, but probably this is for the first time that the protesters are living his ideals. The special feature of the movement has been the protesters for the first time in Independent India have been pursuing the non-violent Satyagrah the fundamental ideal of Gandhism.

At the time when India is undergoing a serious economic crisis and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is busy in consulting economists and the stakeholders to find out ways and means to overcome it, an ADB publication has come out with a suggestion that the country needs deeper integration with global economy and further reform labour and land markets, national railways, and the banking system to sustain high growth. It is particularly important in the context of budget to be tabled within a fortnight in the Parliament of India, for which preparations are going on full swing with focus on pushing forward the market led economy and reforms.

Has Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee found a new role model of late in Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Ms Mayawati? The question, often discussed informally among common people, was finally brought into the public domain by a political analyst at a recent chat show. Loudly protesting pro-TMC spokesmen assisted by a biased anchor silenced him instantly, but the idea is attracting attention in Bengal.

The last few years have been intense with people all over the country joining hands to protest anti-people policies of the BJP-RSS combine. Whether it was the faulty economic policies of the government or the abrogation of Article 370, reasoned and concerned people have protested. Even right now, people from all parts of this great country, from all walks of life, especially students, are stepping out to resist the fascist assault on the foundational values of our republic. People are out on streets against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and against the brutal attack on JNU students and faculty. While doing this, people are asserting their right to protest, resist and dissent which are essential for the functioning of any democracy.

Kalyani: Gokulam Kerala FC put up a fabulous show in front of 9000-odd Red and Golds supporters by overwhelming East Bengal 3-1, led by their charismatic Captain, Marcus Joseph at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium tonight.

Guwahati: Assam’s contingent reaped a wonderful harvest on Bihu as their lawn bowlers helped the State double their gold medal haul to six at the Khelo India Youth Games here on Wednesday. West Bengal joined Assam in stealing Maharashtra and Haryana’s thunder on Wednesday by also winning three precious metal.

Hyderabad: Odisha strengthened their playoff hopes with a 2-1 win against Hyderabad in a Hero Indian Super League clash at the GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Wednesday.

Chennai: Chennaiyin will be looking to climb up the table and get closer to the top-four spots with a win against a struggling NorthEast United in the Hero Indian Super League clash here on Thursday.