UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian Polity Introduction The Governor plays an important constitutional role in government formation after Assembly elections. This role becomes sensitive when no party secures a clear majority. The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026 again raised debates over the Governor’s discretionary powers and the process of inviting parties to form… Continue reading Governor’s Role in the Government Formation
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Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Introduction The recent delay by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar in administering the oath to Vijay as Chief Minister has once again sparked debate over how… Continue reading Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
The Textbook Controversy and Core Issue
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction The Supreme Court of India reacted strongly to a Class 8 NCERT textbook that referred to issues like corruption in the judiciary. It initiated suo motu action, banned the book, and formed a committee. The… Continue reading The Textbook Controversy and Core Issue
Ensuring federalism within delimitation
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Introduction Delimitation is one of the most politically significant constitutional exercises. With the 2026 Census approaching, India will soon need to redraw parliamentary constituencies and reallocate seats among states. The key challenge is to ensure fair representation without disadvantaging states that have successfully… Continue reading Ensuring federalism within delimitation
The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 is presented as a corrective step to the 2019 law. However, it narrows identity, removes self-determination, and increases state control. It ignores key distinctions between… Continue reading The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
Revaluating the office of the Speaker
Source: The post “Revaluating the office of the Speaker” has been created, based on “Revaluating the office of the Speaker” published in “The Hindu” on 11 March 2026. Revaluating the office of the Speaker. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The recent no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Om Birla, the Speaker of the… Continue reading Revaluating the office of the Speaker
Is the Supreme Court doing enough to tackle hate speech?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction Debate has intensified over whether the Supreme Court is doing enough to address hate speech. The issue resurfaced after petitions against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were redirected by the Court to the Gauhati High… Continue reading Is the Supreme Court doing enough to tackle hate speech?
Protecting the Freedom of Speech of MPs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction Recent developments in Parliament have brought renewed attention to the need for protecting the freedom of speech of Members of Parliament, a constitutional privilege guaranteed under Article 105. While procedural rules regulate… Continue reading Protecting the Freedom of Speech of MPs
India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction India’s public culture has long accepted satire as a way to question authority and expose social contradictions. Political humour, cartoons, and artistic exaggeration have traditionally existed within democratic tolerance. However, recent content blocking actions and expanded… Continue reading India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
Source: The post “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” has been created, based on “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2026. India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India adopted a federal system with… Continue reading India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
