All Editorials Snapshot: 02-September-2025
The Hindu Editorials snapshot
Editorial 1
Questionable cheer: On GDP growth numbers
India’s GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of 2025, which was higher than experts, including the Reserve Bank of India, expected. This stronger-than-expected growth seems positive, but the details raise some doubts. Manufacturing showed good numbers, but data on things like industrial production and vehicle sales suggest the true growth might be less robust than it seems. Many think companies produced more because of upcoming US tariffs, but exports grew very little, so the growth likely came from domestic demand. In sectors like steel and vehicles, sales actually went down or grew very slowly. Meanwhile, the services sector continues to drive the economy, showing how much India depends on it. The government still expects much slower growth for the rest of the year and faces challenges like tax cuts and possibly lower revenue. There are also concerns that official statistics might not be fully reliable, especially since inflation seems unrealistically low in the data. Overall, while the headline numbers look good, there are big questions underneath.
Editorial 2
Another chance: On Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision exercise and the Supreme Court order
The Supreme Court has given new hope to Bihar voters who were wrongly left out of the draft voter list. The Court said people can file complaints and requests to fix the list even after the official deadline, making it easier for excluded voters to get back on the roll using their Aadhaar card. The Election Commission will consider late applications until candidates are nominated for elections. However, the numbers show that far fewer people asked to be re-included compared to those who registered as new voters, raising concerns about unclear data and poor processing. The Court has also asked legal volunteers to help voters and parties in this process. This move is important because many reports found strange and unfair patterns in who got removed from the list. It is the job of all political parties to help the right people get included again. The Election Commission should accept Aadhaar as full proof for everyone, and future revisions should be done carefully, not rushed, to protect voter rights.
The Indian Express Editorials snapshot
Editorial 3
Resurgence of horror films reflects anxiety of the times
Recently, horror movies have become very popular again, often exploring serious social and political issues beneath their scary stories. Films like Ryan Coogler’s Sinners use classic themes—such as vampires—to reflect real-world problems like racial exploitation, while other global and Indian horror films tackle topics including gun violence, abuse, and discrimination. As people face global problems—war, climate change, and fast technological change—horror movies give viewers a way to face their fears and find recognition of modern anxieties. Unlike the old belief that horror is just about blood and shock, today’s scary films use clever storytelling and often work with smaller budgets, making them creative and fresh. Successful low-budget films like The Blair Witch Project show how the horror genre can be both powerful and profitable. With other types of movies losing creativity, horror offers film industries a chance for revival.
Editorial 4
Punjab needs immediate relief and rehabilitation. But floods also pose a bigger challenge
Punjab is experiencing one of its worst floods in many years, with over 300,000 acres submerged, 29 deaths, and dams dangerously full due to heavy rains that continue unabated. The border areas near Pakistan, especially the Majha region, have suffered the most, with the Ravi river causing great damage including a breach in the old Madhopur barrage that resulted in a fatality. Other rivers, such as Sutlej, Beas, and Ghaggar, are also flooded, and dams in Himachal Pradesh sending excess water have breached safety limits. Some question whether the flood disaster could have been prevented, given similar floods in 2019 and 2023, especially as delayed flood-preparedness meetings and political distractions weakened the response. Punjab’s irrigation authorities and the Bhakra Beas Management Board have blamed each other for mismanaging water releases. Immediate relief efforts involving food and medical aid are underway, but the bigger challenge is compensating farmers and rebuilding lives. The Punjab Chief Minister has requested Rs 60,000 crore from the Centre, but a lack of urgent support has deepened local frustrations. Neighbouring Haryana has promised help, and it is important that the central government also acts quickly to support Punjab’s farmers, who are vital to India’s food security.
Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials
| Word | Simple Meaning | Synonym | Antonym |
| Ramping up | Increasing production or activity | Increasing, accelerating | Reducing, cutting |
| Conflation | Mixing two things into one, causing confusion | Merging, blending | Separation, division |
| Viscerally | In a way that affects feelings deeply | Deeply, strongly | Superficially |
| Churn | Rapid and often confusing change | Turbulence, upheaval | Stability, calm |
| Resentments | Feelings of anger and unfair treatment | Bitterness, anger | Happiness, acceptance |
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