Doubting the ability of Mr. Tharoor to revive the fortunes of Indian National Congress is pointless.  Hardly ever has the BJP been able to resist the sharp and pointed criticism that Tharoor unleashed at the party in general and the Prime Minister in particular.  ‘The Paradoxical Prime Minister’ by Tharoor has all the elements of a proper critique instilled in it. 

According to Amnesty International data, 77 out of 185 (42%) countries criminalise marital rape through legislation. In other countries, it is either not mentioned or is explicitly excluded from rape laws, both of which can lead to sexual violence.

Latest of all, serious concerns have been raised over Budget 2022, for failing to cater to the needs of the disabled efficiently. Muralidharan Vishwanath, General Secretary of National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) has pointed out some of the major loopholes in the budget allocation for the disabled.

The taxpaying middle class will be disappointed, but the economy is “envisioned” to benefit in the future. We must be practical enough to understand that the colourful future that the government looks forward to is indicative of a present that has lost its charm. The licence to dream has always been there forever and it is inherent in the financial budget 2022.