Tavleen Singh writes: Turning democracy into a farce

The defining image from last week was of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, affectionately interacting with calves during his visit to Gujarat. He smiled warmly at the animals, and they reciprocated the gesture, posting pictures on Instagram to boost his popularity. However, Modi seemed keen on distancing himself from political events in Delhi, where he faces criticism over the government's clampdown on social media and the censorship of posts.

The Congress Party staged a rally in Delhi before the festival, believing they are now politically dominant. Meanwhile, the Congress Party planned to "publicly impeach" the Chief Election Commissioner, an action deemed absurd and a mockery of governance. Critics argue this undermines the opposition's commitment to democracy and highlights their lack of respect for institutions.

The article questions whether the Congress Party's actions reflect a lack of understanding of the electoral process and a disregard for the value of political institutions.