By Nayakara Veeresha The Law Commission of India in its draft report has stated “saving public money” as one of the main reasons for recommending simultaneous elections. India’s 17th general elections in 2019 cost the public exchequer over $6.5 billion, ie, more than Rs 6,500 crore. This expenditure is more than the cost incurred in […]
By Nayakara Veeresha The years 2020 and 2021 will remain as one of the most turbulent times in recent decades. Covid-19 has affected the lives of all sections of people. But children, ie, tomorrow’s citizens, will bear the brunt of Covid in the coming days. The relationship between the child and the parents has undergone […]
By Nayakara Veeresha The coronavirus pandemic has triggered an economic crisis pushing people into the vicious cycle of poverty and indebtedness. At this critical juncture, economists and political analysts believe that the Congress’ electoral promise of Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY = Minimum Income Plan) in 2019 has relevance to the common man’s economic problems. NYAY […]
By Nayakara Veeresha The second wave of the Covid pandemic has hit the economy, polity and society hard. The first wave was broadly an urban phenomenon whereas the second wave percolated into the rural and semi-urban areas. In the context of Covid-19, the ongoing discourse has widely covered the aspect of healthcare reforms. One of […]