Ram Mandir Event: A Historic or a Political Move?

The consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, marked a significant moment for India. The event fulfilled a long-standing promise of the BJP, with political implications for the upcoming Lok Sabha 2024 election. It also represents a step towards unity and harmony, following the Supreme Court’s verdict in 2019. The event was both religious and political, shaping the nation’s future.

2024 Taiwanese Election: DPP’s Mandate and China’s Sovereignty Dilemma

In the 2024 Taiwan elections, where the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured another victory with Vice President William Lai Ching-Te assuming the presidency, Beijing faces the challenge of navigating its relations with Taipei. It is imperative to analyse how Beijing can portray its dominant presence as a way forward in the Taiwan Strait and turn the scenario in its balance by considering voting patterns, factors influencing the election, and the international perspective involving Beijing, Taipei, and Washington, D.C.