Treatise for federalism: On Tamil Nadu and the Kurian Joseph report
A Tamil Nadu committee, chaired by Justice Kurian Joseph, details the centralisation of power and weakening federal democracy in India. The report critically assesses historical trends and recent governance, concluding increasing centralisation is unhealthy, threatening India’s progress. It urges a "structural reset" comparable to 1991 economic reforms, stressing federalised governance is vital for India's diversity. The report highlights Union moves like constitutional amendments, J&K's dismantling, national language pursuit, Governor overreach, and the GST impact. It argues federalism is the path to progress, advocating a new national conversation.
The Hindu · The Hindu · Feb 20, 2026 at 7:33 PM