Shashi Tharoor: “I respectfully urge you to reach out and engage in the dialogue our democracy owes its young citizens. That is not…”

It may ultimately have to be adjudicated because there is no law passed by Parliament requiring this. It is more a matter of convention.

Deeply shocking to read this official US statement, which contains absolutely no expression of regret or condolence for the loss of innocent Indian lives. How can a “friend” and strategic partner be so deeply insensitive?

If construction was illegal, find other punishments — fines, other punitive measures, even government takeover — but do not destroy a functioning university that UP needs!

Barricades will do nothing to restore faith in the Election Commission, and the sooner it answers the public’s questions, the sooner calm will be restored. The strength of a democracy is measured by how it treats those who question its…