Tehelka Magazine - March 31, 2018

In this issue

EUPHORIA & WORRY - Major gains by the BJP in the North-East have been marred by losses in key constituencies of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Section 377: Historical Wrong Needs Correction

A three-judge bench is set to re-examine the constitutional validity of Section 377, that must be nullified with the changing milieu worldwide in the interest of the perpetually harassed communities of sexual minorities.

5 mins

Khalistan Was Nehru's Reply To Jinnah's Pakistan

The issue of Khalistan is rather a non-issue for a majority of Sikhs. Instead of giving it undue weightage, the leaders would do well to focus on the genuine and constitutional demands of the community.

9 mins

North- East Saffronised But Losses In Up, Bihar Rattle BJP

The Bharatiya Janta Party’s clarion call ‘Chalo Paltai’ (Let’s Change) has had strong resonance with North-East’s young aspirational voters. With its performance in the North-East, the BJP has come a long way to rule over a large part of India and position itself strongly with a new momentum for the next Lok Sabha polls. However, the euphoria has been short-lived with the saffron party getting a drubbing in by-polls in major constituencies of UP and Bihar., opines Charanjit Ahuja.

6 mins

Tripura Results: Left Needs To Brace For Change

Despite converting a troubled state into a well-managed province, the Left could not portray itself in the correct spotlight to counter the BJP’s maligning campaign.

7 mins

Regaining Paradise Lost

The Left’s defeat in Tripura was more a success of the BJP’s thunderous campaigning and the ruling government’s failure to make people realise its achievements during the quarter-century of its rule. The ground is now fertile for the Left to change its stubborn style of functioning and make a comeback,

7 mins

BJP's Pompous March Interrupted

The ruling BJP’s defeat to the SP, backed by the BSP, comes as a shock to the saffron party that has been confident of its surges and a question mark on the strategies of its leaders. 

2 mins

After One Year Of Yogi Sarkar, Masses Await Development

The performance of the BJP government led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath is far from satisfactory in Uttar Pradesh, a politically significant and volatile state. It’s time for him to give up communal rhetoric and focus on meeting his poll promises pertaining to people’s well-being.

5 mins

Nirav Modi Scam: Bank Officers Hold RBI Responsible

Pointing out failures of the RBI and the Centre, the banking sector has expressed that PSBs play a key role in the Indian economy that needs a strong system to expand on the growth trajectory.

9 mins

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