All Editorials Snapshot: 14-August-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Limited Gains: On the Inflation Space

India’s inflation rate dropped to 1.55% in July 2025—its lowest level since June 2017—mainly because food prices fell sharply due to good rainfall and strong sowing. Inflation is now below the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) target range of 2%–6%, which brings some relief. While this drop in prices is genuine, helped by a solid base and favourable crop conditions, economists say it’s only temporary. Core inflation, which ignores food and fuel, also dropped to 4.1% (the RBI’s target), suggesting stable demand. However, stronger growth is missing: industrial output is weak, GST revenues are slowing, direct tax collections contracted, car sales fell, and UPI transactions declined. Even if global tariffs ease, India’s growth will be affected, with the RBI’s 6.5% forecast looking optimistic. Structural weaknesses and poor demand persist, so a short-lived fall in inflation won’t solve the economy’s ongoing problems.

Editorial 2

Aid and Advice – On J&K and the Lieutenant-Governor’s Assembly Nominations

The Union Home Ministry has told the J&K High Court that the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) can nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without consulting the elected government. These five seats—two for Kashmiri migrants (including at least one woman), one for a person from Pakistan-occupied J&K, and two for women if under-represented—are now possible under 2023 amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act. Critics argue that letting the L-G make these choices alone, without ‘aid and advice’, goes against democratic principles and could change the government’s balance in the Assembly. If the five nominated members have full voting rights, they could decide whether a minority government becomes a majority, or vice versa. Political leaders and former chief ministers have strongly opposed this, calling it a threat to the electoral process. The Ministry claims these nominations are for inclusivity and are a statutory, not executive power, citing court rulings from other Union Territories. But the High Court is now examining if this arrangement undermines the constitutional spirit of democracy and threatens the people’s right to true electoral representation.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

Express View on Meat Bans on Independence Day: Withdraw Them

Several civic bodies in Maharashtra, including Kalyan-Dombivli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Malegaon, Jalgaon, and Nagpur, have announced meat-sale bans on Independence Day, citing a 1988 government order as precedent. While officials call it a measure to maintain “public order,” critics say it targets specific communities, limits personal freedom, and harms livelihoods. Political leaders across party lines, including Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and CM Devendra Fadnavis, have publicly questioned these restrictions for national holidays, saying food choices should not be regulated by the state. Similar bans have been imposed in Telangana’s Hyderabad and in other states during religious occasions, often framed as respect for “public sentiments” but in reality reflecting a majoritarian view. Such policies threaten India’s pluralism and cultural diversity, especially in Maharashtra, known for its inclusive traditions. Past discriminatory policies have been withdrawn, showing that reversal is possible. To truly honour the spirit of Independence Day, the bans should be revoked immediately.

Editorial 4

 ​​Why Haute Couture Is Embracing the ‘Ugly Shoe’ Trend

Comfort has become the new priority in footwear fashion, as seen in the rising popularity of brands like Birkenstock and Vibram and the showcase of ballet sneakers, 3D-printed flip-flops, and gumboots at Copenhagen Fashion Week 2025. The pandemic cemented a preference for shoes that support feet without causing pain or requiring special insoles. While high fashion has long toyed with ‘ugly shoes,’ such as Balenciaga’s Crocs collaboration and Alexander McQueen’s dramatic platform heels, these designs were often seen as provocative and were rarely embraced by mainstream consumers. The long-standing tension between beauty and comfort in shoes means many prefer supportive, cushioned footwear over traditional, uncomfortable styles like high heels. The current trend is shifting fashion towards valuing comfort and function as much as looks, breaking away from strict beauty ideals to welcome styles that were once mocked. This change reflects a liberation for consumers who refuse to sacrifice foot health for style.

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