Vijay Shankar Pandey

Vijay Shankar Pandey

Vijay Shankar Pandey retired from the Indian Administrative Service. He has an established record of raising his voice against corruption in public life.
Why the 69th constitutional amendment must be undone to end friction between Centre and Delhi govtWhy the 69th constitutional amendment must be undone to end friction between Centre and Delhi govt

Why the 69th constitutional amendment must be undone to end friction between Centre and Delhi govt

Finally, the Union Government has come out with an ordinance to clip the wings of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.…

2 years ago
Kejriwal stands exposed as CBI nabs media head over channelling funds to AAP in Goa pollsKejriwal stands exposed as CBI nabs media head over channelling funds to AAP in Goa polls

Kejriwal stands exposed as CBI nabs media head over channelling funds to AAP in Goa polls

As per newspaper reports, the media head of a prominent news channel was arrested by the CBI yesterday, in connection…

2 years ago
Why Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal cannot dodge responsibility for the excise scamWhy Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal cannot dodge responsibility for the excise scam

Why Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal cannot dodge responsibility for the excise scam

Finally, CBI decided to summon Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to question him regarding his role in the now ill…

2 years ago
Kejriwal brings political discourse to a new lowKejriwal brings political discourse to a new low

Kejriwal brings political discourse to a new low

Our political discourse is scaling a new low everyday. The recent diatribe of Arvind Kejriwal against the Prime Minister, which…

2 years ago
In the Delhi excise scam, the buck stops at KejriwalIn the Delhi excise scam, the buck stops at Kejriwal

In the Delhi excise scam, the buck stops at Kejriwal

“Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others.” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had forgotten this…

2 years ago
Politics of freebies needs to be checkedPolitics of freebies needs to be checked

Politics of freebies needs to be checked

Elections to Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assemblies are over. Freebie distribution was the primary bait dangled to entice voters, for…

2 years ago
Jain’s jail massage episode exposes AAP hypocrisyJain’s jail massage episode exposes AAP hypocrisy

Jain’s jail massage episode exposes AAP hypocrisy

A video showing Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain enjoying a foot massage in his cell at Tihar Jail, has made headlines.…

3 years ago
AAP govts are splurging money on ads to push Kejriwal’s false narrativeAAP govts are splurging money on ads to push Kejriwal’s false narrative

AAP govts are splurging money on ads to push Kejriwal’s false narrative

The Punjab government is on a massive publicizing spree of its so called successes of the past six months, across…

3 years ago
Why PM Modi must scale the wall of bureaucracy to foster a New IndiaWhy PM Modi must scale the wall of bureaucracy to foster a New India

Why PM Modi must scale the wall of bureaucracy to foster a New India

Reforming the civil services to make it people-friendly and result-oriented has been on the agenda of various governments since the…

3 years ago
Why media must wake up to Kejriwal’s falsehoodsWhy media must wake up to Kejriwal’s falsehoods

Why media must wake up to Kejriwal’s falsehoods

George Orwell had presciently stated that the people will believe what the media asks them to believe. Even he would…

3 years ago
Is the liquor scam the beginning of the end of Kejriwal?Is the liquor scam the beginning of the end of Kejriwal?

Is the liquor scam the beginning of the end of Kejriwal?

As the American free thinker H.L. Mencken had presciently said: “The government consists of a gang of men exactly like…

3 years ago
New rules of good governance should include ban on loudspeakers in public spacesNew rules of good governance should include ban on loudspeakers in public spaces

New rules of good governance should include ban on loudspeakers in public spaces

<p> We, as a nation, have a unique distinction of failing to learn from our past experiences. Nowadays, the law-and-order…

3 years ago
India’s IAS-driven bureaucracy needs urgent reformsIndia’s IAS-driven bureaucracy needs urgent reforms

India’s IAS-driven bureaucracy needs urgent reforms

<p> The elections to five states are over and the frenzy has subsided. Soon people will be asked to elect…

3 years ago
Why did the farmers’ agitation fail to topple governments in the latest assembly elections?Why did the farmers’ agitation fail to topple governments in the latest assembly elections?

Why did the farmers’ agitation fail to topple governments in the latest assembly elections?

<p> <strong>After declarations of results of the Uttar Pradesh assembly election, the jury is out on the impact of, or…

3 years ago
After stunning performance in UP elections, Yogi government must earnestly serve the peopleAfter stunning performance in UP elections, Yogi government must earnestly serve the people

After stunning performance in UP elections, Yogi government must earnestly serve the people

<p> The election results of Uttar Pradesh Assembly were astonishing. Many news channels and newspapers had been reporting, for the…

3 years ago

Why Arvind Kejriwal must prove his loyalty to India

<p> <strong>Punjab is going to vote tomorrow but the political landscape is tainted with a devastating narrative. Punjab, being a…

3 years ago

Why voters must stop the return of corruption raj in Uttar Pradesh

<p> <strong>Public memory is notoriously short. A few years ago, the High Court of Allahabad, while hearing a public interest…

3 years ago

Modi government planning surge in big fertiliser plants to achieve second green revolution

<p> It is a matter of national pride that India has achieved significant milestones in agricultural production and productivity to…

3 years ago

Kejriwal’s Anarchist Model : Buying political influence with freebies at the cost of exchequer

<p> King Alexander once questioned a captured pirate ,’What is your idea in infesting the sea?’ The pirate answered “the…

4 years ago

How past governments in UP built White Elephants, turned “socialism” into a money-making machine

<p> Uttar Pradesh , population wise ,is the biggest state of the union and is bracing itself for the coming…

4 years ago

Why agitating farmers in Uttar Pradesh must wind up their stir after decision to repeal farm laws

<p> Farmers have been agitating for almost a year to have the three contentious farm laws withdrawn. Undoubtedly, this has…

4 years ago