All Editorials Snapshot: 21-August-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

 ​Punishing Process: On Gender Identity Recognition

The Manipur High Court has told the state to give new academic certificates to Beoncy Laishram, highlighting the problems transgender people face in getting their identities recognised. Although Indian law clearly allows people to self-identify their gender, bureaucratic obstacles and slow, rigid procedures make things difficult. In Dr Laishram’s case, even a simple request to update records became a long legal fight because officials insisted on following old, strict rules. According to Supreme Court judgments and the Transgender Persons Act of 2019, people have the right to have their chosen gender officially recognised, but in practice this is often blocked by officials who only act when ordered by higher authorities. Transgender people end up wasting a lot of time and energy on rights that should be routine. The court’s order is a step forward and should remind all officials that people’s rights must come before bureaucracy. Bringing real change will require both better rules and a change in attitude across government offices.

Editorial 2

​Making a Point: On the Election of the Vice-President

The Vice-President’s position became vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned in July 2025, creating an opportunity for a new political contest between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led Opposition. The NDA’s candidate, C.P. Radhakrishnan (a veteran RSS member and Maharashtra’s Governor from Tamil Nadu), is almost certain to win because the NDA has the majority. The Opposition’s candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy (a retired Supreme Court judge from Andhra Pradesh), has brought out regional pride in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Both sides are using this election for political messaging: the BJP, by promoting a strong Hindutva supporter, is appealing to its base; the Opposition, by backing a judge linked to social justice efforts, is showing resistance to the BJP’s ideology. Each side is hoping to gain political advantage ahead of key state elections. The contest has become a way for both alliances to project their values and shore up support.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

​Express View on Sedition Case Against The Wire Editor: Heavy-Handed State

The Assam police have summoned journalist Siddharth Varadarajan, editor of The Wire, on sedition charges after reporting on military tactics in Operation Sindoor. The police allege that the news report threatened India’s unity and security. The Supreme Court had already told the police not to take strict action against him, but the police filed another case anyway, ignoring the Court’s instructions. Using sedition laws to target journalists for reporting or criticizing the government raises serious concerns about violating basic rights and freedom of the press. The Supreme Court has said in past rulings that criticism of the government is not sedition unless it encourages violence or disorder. Still, the law has been kept, just renamed, and is often misused. Former Chief Justice Chandrachud warned that multiple legal cases against journalists for the same story can silence them and limit the public’s right to know government actions. As the Supreme Court reviews the latest sedition law, the Assam government must pay attention to court warnings and act responsibly.

Editorial 4

​​Mid-age Professionals Are Driving AI Adoption. It’s Because They Must

Middle-aged workers — people in their 40s and 50s — are now leading the way in learning and using artificial intelligence (AI) at work. A recent survey by Indeed shows that more than half of workers aged 35–54 are actively trying to gain AI skills, much more than younger workers. For these professionals, gaining new skills is necessary, not just a choice: experience alone is no longer enough in jobs where AI is changing the rules. While younger people have time to learn skills and older people can reflect on their careers, people in the middle face pressure — from growing expenses and stagnant salaries — and must adapt or risk getting left behind. Though it’s impressive that they are learning so much, it can also feel sad, as many are forced to compete with technology built from the same kind of work they have already done. In today’s world, staying “relevant” often means becoming a student again, even in mid-career.

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