Documenting 21st Century - India and the World

Morning of 26 January started with Republic Day parade. Armed forces marched in front of Presidential grounds, Fighter Jets rumbled the skies and our national heroes in Police and Military were presented with Gallantry awards for bravery. This was the day of foundation of our constitution. Early morning of the day was a grand national event for celebration. But underlying this celebration was hidden a bitter reality - India becoming a failed state. A state which superficially seems to be strong with a disciplined Army, Nuclear Arms capability and a strongman leader Prime Minister Modi. But underlying this facade is the bitter reality - a collapsed economy, death of state institutions, Balkanization of nation, social disintegration and breakdown of society. After the republic day parade, it only took a matter of few hours that India's bitter reality came to surface.   Republic day violence - Farmers protesting against Modi's farm laws. (Photo- HT )   The Police forces which jus...

Mob of Hooligans attacked American Parliament building on the day of ceremonial certification of President elect Joe Biden who won 2020 general elections. What was the purpose of these attacks on Capitol Hill? These attacks failed to stop the process of certification and conclusion of elections. The attacks by Pro Trump rioters were undoubtedly a black spot in American history that will be remembered forever. But the real threat connected to these attacks never materialized - a Fascist coup in America. After Trump's loss of US elections in terms of electoral college as well as popular vote by a significant margin, it was obvious to many Political experts that Trump will never agree to peaceful transfer of power. And Trump lived up to this expectation. Trump, a group of Republicans and their plutocratic backers had no respect for the elections. After the loss of elections, Trump and his backers started finding ways to overturn election results. Trump filed various court cases challe...