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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair draws comparisons between the 1975 Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi and the current Modi regime, pointing out the frequent summoning of political leaders by investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Mr. Nair picks recent incidences where leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, YS Sharmila, K Kavitha, Satya Pal Malik who primarily belong from the opposition parties or have been a critique of the current regime have been summoned by investigative agencies.

In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the ongoing turmoil unfolding in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Situated in the Sundarbans of North 24 Parganas district, approximately 75 km from Kolkata, the island has become a focal point of protests since February 8, putting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) state government on the defensive. Last week, hundreds of village women, armed with lathis, farming tools, and brooms, took to the streets, demanding the arrest of three local TMC leaders – Sheikh Shahjahan, Shibaprasad Hazra, and Uttam Sardar. The police announced on Saturday that charges, including gang rape, have been filed against the latter two. Hazra was apprehended late Saturday night from the Nazat area in North 24 Parganas and is scheduled to appear before the Basirhat court on February 18.

In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair sheds light on the apparent contradiction within the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's narrative. While the BJP and PM Modi vociferously accuse opposition parties of corruption, there seems to be an ironic embrace of allegedly corrupt politicians into their ranks, facilitated by the muscle power of enforcement agencies. During a recent address, the Prime Minister emphasized a rising buzzword - ""guarantee."" He asserted that all these political parties guarantee corruption, being synonymous with scams amounting to lakhs and crores. The recent Patna gathering serves as a visual representation of this, where individuals implicated in various scams were present, forming a collective guarantee of at least a Rs 20 lakh crore scam. The Prime Minister specifically highlighted the colossal scams attributed to the Congress party, surpassing lakhs of crores in value. These include the infamous 1.86 lakh crore coal scam, the 1.74 lakh crore 2G scam, the Rs 70,000 crore Commonwealth Games scam, and the Rs 10,000 crore MNREGA scam. This narrative underscores the BJP's challenge in reconciling its anti-corruption rhetoric with the apparent inclusion of individuals accused of major scams. The episode raises questions about the consistency and sincerity of the ruling party's stance on corruption in Indian politics.

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the recent recommendation by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to impose President's Rule in West Bengal. The NCSC submitted a report to President Droupadi Murmu, suggesting this move amid escalating violence and political tensions in the state. The trigger for this recommendation was the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) accusation against Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, who is on the run, and his associates of multiple sexual assault charges in Sandeshkhali. A delegation visited Sandeshkhali and presented the report, highlighting the alleged collaboration between criminals and the state government, adversely affecting the lives of Scheduled Caste communities. NCSC Chairperson Arun Halder stated that the government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee provided no assistance when the commission attempted to meet the women reportedly assaulted by Sheikh Shahjahan. The focal point of the conflict between the BJP and TMC is the village situated on an island in the Kalindi River, located in Bengal's North 24 Parganas district's Basirhat subdivision.

In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the potential reasons behind the departure of senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan, who has recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On Tuesday, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister formally became a BJP member in a ceremony attended by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Fadnavis, in his welcome, praised Chavan as a significant figure in Maharashtra politics with experience in both the Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha. 

In this episode of ‘Dialogue’, Mr. Sujit Nair engages in a very interesting conversation with a veteran journalist Anand Vardhan Singh and discusses whether the ruling NDA will win 400+ Lok Sabha in the upcoming elections. Sr. Journalist Anand Vardhan Singh suggest that the claim made by the PM Modi in the parliament that the ruling BJP will win 370 seats and the combined NDA winning 400+ seats might be just a political statement and not a reality. 

In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the ongoing farmers' protest at various locations along the Delhi border. He sheds light on the challenges faced by Indian farmers, emphasizing the key issues fueling the protests. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are organizing a march to exert pressure on the Central government to meet their demands. These demands encompass the establishment of a law ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The central focus of the farmers' agitation lies in securing a legal guarantee for MSP. Beyond this, the protestors are advocating for the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations and the alleviation of farm debts. 

In this edition of 'Opinion,' Mr. Sujit Nair shares his insights and experiences from his recent visit to the western region of Maharashtra, known as Vidharbha. During his three-day sojourn, Mr. Nair had an insightful conversation with a 76-year-old sarpanch who had been a staunch supporter of the Congress Party throughout his life but recently shifted allegiance to the BJP. While inquiring about the reasons behind the village sarpanch's switch from INC to BJP, Mr. Nair unearthed some surprising revelations. He believes that the responses he received are noteworthy and should be brought to the attention of individuals like Mr. Rahul Gandhi or Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge. 

In this episode of 'Dialogue,' Mr. Sujit Nair engages in a discussion with esteemed Indian journalist Mr. Raju Parulekar, delving into a range of topics. The conversation spans from the brazen killing of Maharashtra leader Abhishek Ghosalkar captured on Facebook Live to the recent attack on senior journalist Nikhil Wagle. Additionally, Mr. Nair and Mr. Parulekar explore the recent recipients of the Bharat Ratna award, with Mr. Parulekar expressing his perspective that the prestigious civilian honor is becoming increasingly politicized. 

In this editorial segment, Mr. Sujit Nair addresses the imbalanced allocation of funds between northern and southern Indian states, along with the upcoming delimitation and seat redistribution in Parliament. Tamil Nadu, for every rupee it contributes to the Centre receives only 29 paise in return, while Uttar Pradesh gets ₹2.73 and Bihar receives ₹7.06. The current formula used by the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) for distributing funds from the pooled-in tax collections favors certain states, leading to significant disparities. The higher weightage given to population in the formula disproportionately benefits some northern states, causing contention between the affected states and the Centre. Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister, P.T.R. Palanivel Thiagarajan, criticizes the allocation based on population, stating that it rewards states that have not effectively controlled their population.