How Can We Matter

This article presents an AI‑driven evaluation of continuity versus change in India’s political landscape . The insights shared here were generated in response to the following questions I posed to Artificial Intelligence (AI): Image Credit: The Web How can I decide between Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister based on their vision in major policy areas and their track records? What are the differences in their foreign policy approaches? Given the current political scenario, is it possible for Rahul Gandhi to become Prime Minister? Before we begin, a word of caution. While many assume AI is highly intelligent, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t “know” things the way humans do. AI has no feelings, consciousness, or personal beliefs . It is, at its core, a sophisticated mathematical engine that processes information based on patterns in the data it was trained on. Policy Visions and Track Records: Modi vs. Gandhi Deciding between two major leaders involves looking at t...

The Concept Of Delimitation Delimitation is the process of redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituency boundaries to account for population changes, aiming to ensure equal representation . However, the current debate surrounding it, which includes proposed increases in the number of representatives (e.g., Lok Sabha seats potentially rising from 543 to 816 , and a 50% expansion of State Assemblies), warrants a fundamental discussion. Image Credit: ANI The Status of The Delimitation Bill, 2026 The Union government had introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to increase the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats from the existing 550 to 850. It had also introduced a Bill to set up the Delimitation Commission in 2026. The Delimitation Bill, 2026 has been defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026 as it failed to secure the mandatory two‑thirds majority, and hence cannot proceed further. The Delimitation Bill was withdrawn by the government. Its failure also delays the impleme...

Despite a significant operational change, Indian TV viewers experienced a seamless transition on April 1, 2026, when all broadcasters were directed to move their services. The shift involved migrating away from China-linked satellites , specifically Chinasat and ApStar, to India’s own GSAT and the US-based Intelsat satellites. Image Credit: ISRO As a result, GSAT and Intelsat have now become the core infrastructure for Indian broadcasting. Viewers with cable or DTH connections likely did not notice the switch. While AsiaSat 7 has a very limited, temporary extension until June 30, 2026, for niche services, all major news and entertainment channels have already completed their migration off that platform. Security-Driven Migration The Indian government, acting through the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) , has opted not to renew the landing rights for satellites operated by AsiaSat (Hong Kong) and ApStar after March 31, 2026 . This decision is a d...