All Editorials Snapshot: 23-September-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Basic Structure: On the Mysuru Dasara Festival

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed secularism as a core principle of India’s Constitution, dismissing a petition that opposed Muslim writer Banu Mushtaq inaugurating the Mysuru Dasara festival. The Court clarified that the festival is a State‑sponsored cultural event, not a private religious ritual, and that the State cannot discriminate on religious grounds in public events. It reminded petitioners that the Preamble of the Constitution explicitly enshrines equality and secularism. The Court also stressed that freedom of religion does not allow preventing others from voluntarily joining festivities. In India’s pluralistic tradition, festivals and pilgrimages have long united diverse groups beyond social and religious lines. Attempts to exploit and communalise such events for political gains are dangerous and must be resisted. The judgment reinforces that secularism is not just a constitutional principle but also a lived reality of India’s shared culture.

Editorial 2

​Consumption Conundrum: On the Indian Economy’s Predicament

India’s growth now depends heavily on reviving consumption, as other engines — private investment, exports, and even government spending — are slowing. While public expenditure has been strong due to infrastructure investment, its pace will moderate in future as funds are diverted to different priorities. Private investment has not risen enough, as weak demand and low capacity utilisation discourage new spending. Exports are stagnant due to global uncertainties and U.S. tariffs. This leaves household consumption as the main growth driver. The government has tried boosting it by cutting taxes and lowering GST rates, which now cover most rural and urban essentials at 0% or 5%. Yet increasing incomes is harder: wages remain stagnant due to surplus labour and skill gaps, and people tend to save tax gains instead of spending. Thus, while consumption is the most reliable growth pillar, it needs strong fiscal support and better income opportunities to overcome inertia and give the economy a real jump‑start.

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Editorial 3

UP government order on ‘caste-based signs’: Don’t silence the marginalised

Caste has been deeply rooted in India’s history, affecting politics, society, and discrimination. The Uttar Pradesh government recently issued a directive banning the public display of caste-based signs, slogans, and political rallies to prevent conflict and maintain public order. This includes removing caste references from police records, vehicles, and public spaces. While this move aims to reduce discrimination, it overlooks the fact that caste identity is vital for marginalised communities to assert their rights and counter past injustices. The directive assumes a society without discrimination, which is far from reality. The Allahabad High Court’s earlier order focused on restricting caste mentions only where they harm investigations or promote aggression. The blanket ban risks silencing the voices of marginalized groups who use caste identity for political and social mobilisation. The move conflicts with constitutional rights to equality, expression, and assembly and contradicts policies like caste enumeration in the Census. The government should narrow the order’s scope, following the High Court’s nuanced approach, recognizing caste realities rather than ignoring them

Editorial 4

Mohanlal, the Actor – The Shapeshifter

Mohanlal’s career as an actor is a remarkable story of balancing popularity and artistry, which are often seen as conflicting qualities. His breakthrough came with the 1989 film Kireedam, where he portrayed a young man whose life is ruined by an unintended act of violence. This role marked the beginning of his reputation as an actor capable of completely becoming his characters. Over five decades, Mohanlal has demonstrated his talent through a wide range of performances, using subtle expressions and body language rather than method acting. He rose to fame in the 1980s Malayalam cinema alongside influential filmmakers and writers, earning both popular and critical acclaim. Famous roles include a drug-addicted doctor (Amrutham Gamaya), a heartbroken Kathakali artist (Vanaprastham), and a disillusioned actor-turned-politician (Iruvar). Despite some less successful films, Mohanlal’s vast body of work and sublime performances have secured him a place as one of Indian cinema’s greatest actors, deserving of the highest honours.

Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials

WordSimple MeaningSynonymAntonym
BlisteringExtremely fast or intenseRapid, scorchingSlow, mild
ConundrumA puzzling and difficult problemDilemma, puzzleSolution, clarity
NuancedHaving subtle distinctions or detailsDetailed, complexSimplistic, vague
UncannyStrange or mysterious in a way that is hard to explainEerie, extraordinaryOrdinary
LayaboutA person who avoids work or effortIdler, loaferHardworker

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