7 June 2023 : The Hindu Editorial
The Hindu Editorial
7-June-2023
Daily Current Affairs For UPSC ,The Hindu Editorial Summary
1. The Indian polity, a democratic diagnosis.
Topic: GS2- Indian polity.
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An opinion article in an Indian newspaper expressed concerns about the emerging prospects of India’s governance.
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It stated that a parliamentary majority is being used to fashion an autocracy, resembling a presidential form of governance.
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The replacement of the real president by the prime minister at the inaugural of the new Parliament building was seen as symbolic of this shift.
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The article discussed the decline in the effective functioning of Parliament as an instrument of scrutiny, accountability, and oversight.
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Disruptive tactics in opposition and lack of attendance and tardiness towards standing committees were noted.
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The leadership of the day was criticized for endorsing these practices through silence or lack of participation.
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The emergence of social media was seen as both complementary and antithetical to the representativeness of Parliament.
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The article highlighted a design for centralization, personalization, and the creation of an image similar to a ‘Fuehrer or Zaeem.’
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Administrative devices were used to bring state institutions impacting the electoral process in line.
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Concerns were raised over the changing character of the Indian polity and its impact on civil servants and the federal balance.
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Observers abroad have noted the potential impact on India’s experiment with multi-ethnic secular democracy.
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The article questioned whether the new Parliament building would contribute to a more functional and productive Parliament.
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Suggestions for enhancing Parliament’s functioning, such as increased working days, Prime Minister’s Question Hour, and more effective committee systems, were not mentioned during the inauguration.
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2. Issues behind violence in Manipur are knotty but truth-telling should help
Topic: GS2- governance.
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The Union government has set up a three-member panel to investigate ethnic violence in Manipur.
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The panel’s terms of reference include examining the causes and spread of the violence and possible dereliction of duty by authorities.
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The inquiry has the potential to initiate a process of truth-telling and reconciliation among the affected ethnic communities.
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It is crucial to identify and hold accountable the key actors responsible for the violence to build trust in governance.
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Despite the presence of paramilitary forces and efforts to prevent violence, distrust between the Meiteis and Kukis remains.
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Political representatives, especially MLAs from both communities, should play a role in promoting peace and reconciliation.
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Resolving the underlying differences between the communities requires sustained political dialogue.
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Contentious issues include the demand for Scheduled Tribe status for Meiteis and affirmative action for “hill-tribes.”
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Land ownership rights and claims of encroachment have also contributed to tensions.
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Reconciliation can only succeed if these complex issues are addressed through constitutional solutions.
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The priority is to end violence, facilitate the return of displaced people, ensure their safety, and hold accountable those responsible for violence.
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The success of the commission’s work will play a crucial role in achieving these objectives.
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3. Seeing India’s energy transition through its States
Topic: GS3- sustainable development.
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India is planning to propose a multiple energy pathways approach at the G20 forum to accommodate diverse contexts and development trajectories of countries.
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The diversity of India’s states necessitates multiple pathways for its domestic energy transition.
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State-level actions are crucial for driving the implementation of national energy targets and bridging the gap between national ambitions and state-level implementation.
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States play a critical role in the energy transition as spheres of implementation, addressing legacy issues, driving policy innovations, and potentially posing roadblocks to national goals.
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Engaging with diverse state contexts, capabilities, and priorities is essential for effective energy transition planning and execution.
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Considerations include aligning state targets with national goals, managing renewable energy-enabled load migration, understanding inter-linkages and implications, and addressing resource requirements.
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Central mandates, state-level steering committees, and regular meetings between central and state energy ministers highlight the importance of engaging with states.
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A state-level framework is needed to understand plans, actions, and governance processes for energy transition.
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Such a framework broadens the discourse, promotes transparency and accountability, and ensures stakeholder participation and public legitimacy.
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Viewing the energy transition through the lens of state preparedness allows for a greater understanding of state-level diversities and enables evidence-based policy choices for an accelerated energy transition.
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