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P Chidambaram is former Finance minister of India.

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Public outrage may stir other judges to correct the errors. Daniels will come to judgement. The rule of law prevails over everything. (Express File Photo)

P Chidambaram writes: A Daniel come to judgementSubscriber Only

January 14,2024 07:45:16 AM

The lessons of the Bilkis Bano case are that the dignity, liberty, privacy and human rights of citizens are violated with impunity. But there are intrepid police officers and courageous judges who will punish the guilty.

Tue, Jan 30, 2024

P Chidambaram writes: It’s Happy New Year for someSubscriber Only

January 07,2024 07:34:39 AM

The modest growth achieved in the Modi years has not been shared by large sections of the people because the policies of the government have failed to deal with inflation and unemployment.

Sun, Jan 07, 2024

In a parliamentary system, the Executive government is presumed to have a majority in the House (Express File Photo)

Shutting out debate in talking shopSubscriber Only

December 31,2023 07:18:11 AM

Besides, the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Home Minister stayed away from the two Houses for several days even while the Hon’ble Home Minister spoke at length on the subject to a TV channel.

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

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P Chidambaram writes: How are the four ‘castes’ doing?Subscriber Only

December 24,2023 07:55:44 AM

Every year, farmers produce a record-breaking quantity of wheat and rice evidenced by the burgeoning stocks of wheat and rice in the central pool

Sun, Dec 24, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Towards a dystopian futureSubscriber Only

December 17,2023 07:15:11 AM

The Court pointed out that the provisions of the Constitution of India had been, step by step, between 1950 and 2019, extended to J&K and the ‘abrogation’ of Article 370 (a temporary provision) was the culmination of the process.

Sun, Dec 17, 2023

P Chidambaram writes | Caution: Mind the Gap Subscriber Only

December 10,2023 07:00:21 AM

Elections are no longer speech vs speech, rally vs rally, policy vs policy or manifesto vs manifesto.

Sun, Dec 10, 2023

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P Chidambaram writes: Pick your horses in five electionsSubscriber Only

December 03,2023 07:00:28 AM

The long shadow of price rise and unemployment has fallen on the elections. Mr Modi avoided both but the Congress hammered away on both subjects.

Sun, Dec 03, 2023

p chidambaram writes on criminal law reform in india

P Chidambaram writes: Copy, Cut and Paste ‘Reform’Subscriber Only

November 26,2023 07:00:03 AM

Reform of laws is a good idea; reform of a law does not mean re-arranging or re-numbering the existing provisions.

Sun, Nov 26, 2023

p chidambaram writes on how narendra modi has changed the rules for bjp and elections

P Chidambaram writes: Different states, Different strokesSubscriber Only

November 19,2023 07:07:49 AM

Narendra Modi has re-written the rules of the BJP and, to some extent, the rules of elections.

Sun, Nov 19, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Government in denial, economy in distressSubscriber Only

November 12,2023 07:02:21 AM

There are economists and economists. There are also bank economists. If you believe some economists, nothing is wrong with India’s economy or its management and, even better, nothing can go wrong ever.

Sun, Nov 12, 2023

‘I cannot change my caste’Subscriber Only

November 05,2023 07:42:21 AM

P Chidambaram writes: Prima facie, the statement is unexceptionable. On a closer examination, I wondered why the caste of Mr Fadnavis became an issue

Sun, Nov 05, 2023

Battles were fought between soldiers on battlegrounds from sunrise to sunset. The battle resumed the next day at sunrise. (Representational Image)

P Chidambaram writes: Wars that have no rulesSubscriber Only

October 29,2023 07:00:54 AM

The United Nations has spectacularly failed in its goals of saving generations from the scourge of war and of ensuring that armed force is not used.

Sun, Oct 29, 2023

p chidambaram writes on the supreme court verdict on same-sex marriage

P Chidambaram writes: Dark Shadow over LoveSubscriber Only

October 22,2023 07:55:14 AM

Naturally, there is angst, disappointment and sadness among the LGBTQIA+ community. Married couples are devastated; they had hoped that the Court will declare their relationship as a ‘civil union’ (if not a marriage) recognized for all legal purposes.

Sun, Oct 22, 2023

Congress, assembly elections in five states

P Chidambaram writes: A test for Congress and BJPSubscriber Only

October 15,2023 07:21:15 AM

The old NDA no longer exists after the exit of significant political parties such as the JD(U), Shiv Sena, Akali Dal and AIADMK.

Sun, Oct 15, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Gearing up for the battleSubscriber Only

October 08,2023 07:45:15 AM

The Congress’ leaders — Mr Mallikarjun Kharge and Mr Rahul Gandhi — have strongly endorsed the caste headcount. It is well to remember that OBC is not a monolithic bloc.

Sun, Oct 08, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: The battle lines are drawnSubscriber Only

October 01,2023 07:00:50 AM

Let’s focus on the charges that the economy is showing signs of distress and is being mismanaged.

Sun, Oct 08, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Reservation when? After, after, afterSubscriber Only

September 24,2023 07:00:07 AM

Jumla is a Hindi word meaning, roughly, a tricky act or statement. On election eve in 2014 and 2019 the BJP rolled out several jumlas. The Women’s Reservation Bill is another.

Sun, Sep 24, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Style, substance and slippery iceSubscriber Only

September 17,2023 07:21:14 AM

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, as is his wont, kept the media at a distance. Not only did he insulate himself from the media, his government also ensured that President Joe Biden did not take any questions from eager journalists.

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: one nation one elections

P Chidambaram writes: One Nation, One PoleSubscriber Only

September 10,2023 07:37:50 AM

Under the Oneness project, we are moving to a decisive stage. It will be One Nation, One Poll.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Happy, yes. Hype, noSubscriber Only

September 03,2023 07:00:44 AM

I am happy that India is hosting the G-20 Summit this year but it is wise to be more modest about the event and its outcome

Sun, Sep 03, 2023

p chidambaram writes on the working of the indian constitution

P Chidambaram writes: How we ‘work’ the ConstitutionSubscriber Only

August 27,2023 07:30:16 AM

Please ask yourself, are we working the Constitution or wrecking the Constitution?

Sun, Aug 27, 2023

p chidambaram writes on pm narendra modi's independence day speech and bjp leaders

P Chidambaram writes | The Future: With Hope or Fear?Subscriber Only

August 20,2023 07:10:42 AM

If the promise of upholding the rule of law is true, why were there riots in Delhi, civil war in Manipur and communal violence in Nuh, Haryana? Why are bulldozers used to raze the dwellings and petty shops of the poor?

Sun, Aug 20, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Aid and AdviseSubscriber Only

August 13,2023 07:12:21 AM

The BJP interpreted ‘constitutionality’ in a narrow manner and said that the Bill did not violate any provision of the Constitution. The Opposition argued that the Bill was unconstitutional on several grounds. It is wise to leave the last word to the Supreme Court.

Sun, Aug 13, 2023

P Chidambaram writes: Legislating authoritarianismSubscriber Only

August 06,2023 07:00:15 AM

Authoritarianism is usually associated with rubber-stamp parliaments where all or nearly all seats in parliament are held by the ruling dispensation. Such parliaments too pass laws!

Sun, Aug 06, 2023

p chidambaram writes on the manipur crisis and the government's refusal to discuss it in parliament and what it means for democracy

P Chidambaram writes: Manipur Burns, Government FiddlesSubscriber Only

July 30,2023 07:02:53 AM

A dysfunctional Parliament, the collapse of a state government, unwillingness to use Article 356, ethnic cleansing, continuing violence — what more can this country endure?

Sun, Aug 06, 2023