The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 11th October 2024

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Respect the mandate: On the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir elections

-With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood.

With the support of four independents, the National Conference-Congress-CPI(M) INDIA bloc alliance in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has now got the endorsement of 53 of the 90 MLAs in the newly-elected Assembly. This should be a boost for Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah of the NC as he embarks upon the tough path of fulfilling promises made to the electorate in the Union Territory. The INDIA bloc faced many odds in these elections such as the fragmented (divided) party system in the Valley with multiple contenders; the challenge by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that went on to consolidate (strengthen) its base in Jammu and sought to use the delimitation (boundary adjustment) exercise to manufacture majority support, and a wary (cautious) electorate, possibly disenchanted (disappointed) with the lack of Statehood, local representation and normal politics ever since the erstwhile (former) State was bifurcated (divided) and its special status diluted (weakened). But the enthusiastic electorate had a clear message. In the Valley, the INDIA bloc was chosen decisively over rivals who included independents fielded by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. The National Conference’s steadfast (firm) moderation on Kashmiri autonomy and the rights of the citizens in the erstwhile State, the Congress’s message of reconciliation (restoration of friendly relations) and support towards restoration of Statehood, and the popularity of J&K’s lone Leftist and long-time legislator Mohamad Yousaf Tarigami helped the alliance reap the lion’s share of seats in the Valley and win in reserved seats (for STs) in Jammu, with a respectable vote share across regions and communities.

The NC must now live up to this mandate but the task is not easy. The BJP at the Centre has insisted on a hardline stance towards India’s conflict-prone border province. The elections were also held after its hand was forced by the Supreme Court. While Home Minister Amit Shah has often promised the restoration of statehood, the undue (unwarranted) delay in this basic step that would reassure the citizens suggests that the Centre was willing to do so only at a moment of its choosing. But with the electorate ensuring that the INDIA bloc got the reins to power, it would be best if the Centre respected the mandate, accelerated the process of restoring statehood and allowed the newly elected government to fulfil its promises. This is an imperative (necessary action) as even if the autocratic (authoritarian) steps of the last few years have not brought back the dark days of the militancy of the 1990s, palpable (noticeable) despondency (hopelessness) and disenchantment are evident. Statehood and a vibrant Assembly would help reactivate the political, administrative and civic aspects of democracy beyond electioneering and rule by fiat (decree) from the Centre.

Hindu Vocab Wordlist 11th October 2024

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1. Embarks: Begins (a journey or an endeavor).
2. Electorate: All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.
3. Fragmented: Broken into smaller parts or pieces.
4. Delimitation: The act of setting or marking boundaries.
5. Disenchanted: Disappointed or dissatisfied with something previously admired.
6. Steadfast: Firm and unwavering in purpose or loyalty.
7. Reconciliation: The restoration of friendly relations.
8. Mandate: The authority to carry out a policy or action, given by the electorate.
9. Imperative: Of vital importance; crucial.
10. Autocratic: Relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
11. Palpable: So intense as to seem almost tangible or noticeable.
12. Despondency: A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

Hindu Vocab Master 11th October 2024 with Synonyms & Antonyms

Here are the synonyms and antonyms of all the difficult words in Hindu Vocab Master for 11th October 2024.

Word	Synonyms	Antonyms
Embarks	Begin, Initiate, Commence, Launch	Conclude, End, Finish, Cease
Electorate	Voters, Constituents, Public, Electors	Nonvoters, Citizens (without voting rights), Outsiders, Spectators
Fragmented	Broken, Shattered, Divided, Dispersed	Whole, Unified, Integrated, Consolidated
Delimitation	Boundary-setting, Demarcation, Defining, Marking	Unmarking, Blurring, Unlimited, Expansion
Disenchanted	Disillusioned, Disappointed, Dissatisfied, Skeptical	Enthusiastic, Content, Satisfied, Idealistic
Steadfast	Loyal, Resolute, Faithful, Unwavering	Inconsistent, Unreliable, Fickle, Capricious
Reconciliation	Harmony, Settlement, Reunion, Accord	Conflict, Disagreement, Division, Estrangement
Mandate	Authorization, Order, Directive, Command	Prohibition, Ban, Refusal, Veto
Imperative	Crucial, Essential, Vital, Urgent	Optional, Unimportant, Nonessential, Trivial
Autocratic	Dictatorial, Absolute, Authoritarian, Despotic	Democratic, Permissive, Flexible, Submissive
Palpable	Tangible, Obvious, Noticeable, Evident	Intangible, Hidden, Subtle, Unclear
Despondency	Despair, Hopelessness, Gloom, Dejection	Hope, Optimism, Confidence, Cheerfulness