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The recent double standards by the western camp over non-sanction of EU over Russian oil purchase and punishing India for the same raffled my terrorism, your terrorism approach among other things.

My Terrorist v/s Your Terrorist Paradigm

Euro-centrism to terrorist threats

ex: Taishahan's statement, 'Europe's problem are world's problem'

Hypocrisy over sanctions and actions

ex: US allign in Pakistan terrorist for 2001 attack

v/s Wooing Pak when it attacked India.

Using terrorism as a policy politics too

ex: Chinese blocking designation of Pak terrorists.

Using terrorism as a policy politics too

ex: Chinese blocking designation of Pak terrorists.

Strategy for Unified, Comprehensive, Rules Based Approach To Terrorism

Develop uniform definitions

ex: (instead of consensus voting which is politicised.

Zero Tolerance for Sponsors of Terrorism

ex: UNSC action Operation Sindoor

Multi-pronged approach to block terror

ex: No IMF aid without strict terror audit.

Remove veto as a geopolitical tool.

Thus, terrorism needs to be fought in all its manifestations to ensure the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

The RPA, MSI Governs the role and procedure for the registration of political parties as well as contesting elections.

Procedure for Registration With EC

Formation of a party

↓ with membership, constitution

Application for registration

↓ state where it is primarily based.

Perusal of details of governing body

Assigning of the name and symbol depending on availability

Recognition depends on electoral performance.

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are units that although have a legal backing do not enjoy any benefit associated with a state or national party.

Concerns Associated With RUPPs

Front for money laundering,

ex: Through donations received to them.

Erode spirit of democracy.

ex: Fradulously framed to wit voices of the rivals.

Multiplicity of parties confuses electorate

May promote internal activities due to strength in numbers.

ex: 2300 RUPPs.

Thus RUPPs need to be checked to ensure healthy democratic functioning.

— AMRIT MAHAPATRA · AIR 121