All Editorials Snapshot: 26-August-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Friends and Foes: On Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister recently visited Bangladesh for the first time in 13 years, after years of tense relations, mainly because of Bangladesh’s actions against those linked with Pakistan during the 1971 war and long-standing demands for apologies and compensation. In 2015, diplomatic ties weakened even further with recalls and expulsions, but they began to improve after a change in Bangladesh’s government in 2024, with help from China encouraging dialogue. Now, both sides have agreed to make visas easier for diplomats, start direct flights, give scholarships, and boost trade. However, Bangladesh’s demands for a formal apology, money for past crimes, and the return of “Stranded Pakistanis” remain unmet. Bangladesh also wants better regional cooperation, but India is wary of the new relationship because of recent pro-Pakistan activity in Bangladesh and growing military links. India, once seen as Bangladesh’s close ally, is now being left out, and needs to rebuild its relations and keep up with changes in regional politics, especially as Bangladesh prepares for elections.

Editorial 2

​Beyond Debate: On Debate and India’s Democracy

Union Home Minister Shah recently said that debate is essential in a democracy, but the reality in India’s legislatures is troubling. Frequent fights and protests between the government and Opposition have made productive discussions rare, with Parliament spending more time in conflict than on real debate. Most bills are passed quickly without proper discussion, and important tools like Question Hour are hardly used. State assemblies now meet for fewer days each year, and many pass laws without open debate. The main reason for this problem is too much power being held by the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers rather than shared across all members. Even parliamentary committees, once known for serious and less political debate, have become biased. If the government truly wants better debate, it must start by including the Opposition, for example, by choosing an Opposition leader as Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

 ​From Sanjay Kumar to Shiv Aroor, Political Parties Need to Stop Weaponising the Law

The Supreme Court rightly stopped criminal cases against poll analyst Sanjay Kumar, who deleted and apologised for mistakes in tweets about voter lists but was still targeted with serious charges. This reaction—using the law in a harsh way for an honest mistake—shows how easy it is for political parties to misuse the legal system to punish critics. The CSDS, Kumar’s institution, plays a key role in political research, but became a target because its work and Kumar’s error were used by some to attack political rivals. Both major parties have been using complaints and legal threats against each other and against journalists, creating a climate where free speech suffers. When parties turn the law into a weapon for political fights, honest debate and fair criticism become much harder, and public discussion is pushed to the extremes

Editorial 4

Thank You, Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his patience and classical cricket style, was finally recognised by many, including IPL teams, after many years playing quietly in domestic cricket. He waited a long time for his chance to represent India, showing remarkable determination and skill. His steady and courageous batting, especially in Australia where he scored nearly 1,000 runs across 11 Tests, was crucial for India’s success. Despite his big contributions, some critics later questioned his slow style, wrongly seeing it as a weakness. However, while he was batting, he helped India build a large share of its total runs, making things easier for more aggressive batters who followed. Pujara’s role was similar to legends like Dravid and Gavaskar, preparing the ground for others and helping India achieve great wins. History will likely view him as someone who helped take Indian cricket forward.

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