The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 20th September 2024

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Milestones and U-turns: On the government in its third term

-The optics (the way something looks) of the 100-day mark cannot conceal (hide) changed dynamics (the forces that produce change) for the BJP.

As their third term in office gathers pace (speed), the Narendra Modi government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are eager to claim a seamless (smooth and uninterrupted) continuity (continuation) with the first two terms, as a mark of effective governance (the action of governing) and leadership. The government and the party have used the arbitrary (based on random choice) 100-day milestone to showcase (display) their achievements in various sectors, from renewable energy to infrastructure, and the successes of welfare schemes. They have also used the opportunity to pronounce (declare) that nothing has changed, despite the dependence of the government on a coalition (a group of people who come together) in the 18th Lok Sabha. As if to prove the point that there is no rethink (reconsideration) on any of its controversial (debatable) agendas from the previous terms, the Union Cabinet, on Wednesday (September 18, 2024), approved a report by a committee headed (led) by the former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, that has endorsed (supported) a partisan (biased) BJP proposal for simultaneous elections (held at the same time) to all State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha. The government has also made it clear that it will work towards a Uniform Civil Code, and continue to push for the expansion (growth) of Hindi over English. BJP functionaries (officials) are putting on a brave face but cannot wish away (ignore) the new reality of coalition politics, and the changed dynamics in the party and the larger Sangh Parivar since the results of the 2024 general election.

Stability (the state of being stable) and continuity at policy and political levels are signs of good governance, but so are negotiations (discussions aimed at reaching an agreement), compromises (settlements of differences), and consensus (general agreement) in a diverse democracy. In governance, as in driving, proactive (taking action) and defensive (protective) approaches go together, and U-turns (reversals of direction) are wise when racing ahead can lead to a collision (a crash). The BJP has quietly learnt this lesson, though it is unwilling to own up (acknowledge) its own new flexibility (ability to change). Rigidity (inflexibility) has been talked up as a sign of virtuous (having high moral standards) politics by strongman (authoritarian) populism around the world, and the BJP is now haunted (troubled) by the ghost of its own past bombast (arrogant speech). On some major policy issues, the BJP has made course corrections (changes) after resistance (opposition) from allies (partners) and the Opposition. It has extended the consultation (discussion) on the proposed amendments (changes) to the Waqf Act, abandoned (discarded) the new pension scheme and the proposed lateral (sideways) entry scheme in the high bureaucracy. These are areas in need of reforms (improvements), but they can be best achieved by openness and flexibility. The BJP’s rigidity on issues has also begotten (produced) equally rigid resistance from the Opposition, which is no good for governance. Similarly, the BJP itself is increasingly becoming a coalition rather than an ideological (related to ideas) monolith (single unified entity). It is good that the leadership has realised (understood) this. It will be better if it also articulates (expresses) this more honestly.

Hindu Vocab Wordlist 20th September 2024

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• Optics: The way in which a situation is perceived or presented.
• Conceal: To hide something or prevent it from being seen or known.
• Dynamics: The forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process.
• Seamless: Smooth and continuous; without any gaps or interruptions.
• Arbitrary: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
• Milestone: An important event or point in progress.
• Endorse: To declare one’s public approval or support of something.
• Partisan: Strongly supporting one political party or cause, often without considering the other side.
• Rigid: Not able to be changed or adapted; inflexible.
• Bombast: High-sounding language with little meaning; inflated or pretentious speech.

Hindu Vocab Master 20th September with Synonyms & Antonyms

Here are the synonyms and antonyms of all the difficult words in Hindu Vocab Master for 20th September 2024.

Word	Synonyms	Antonyms
Optics	Perception, Viewpoint, Lens, Perspective	Reality, Truth, Fact, Objectivity
Conceal	Hide, Cover, Mask, Obscure	Reveal, Expose, Uncover, Disclose
Dynamics	Forces, Influences, Factors, Changes	Stagnation, Inactivity, Stability, Fixity
Seamless	Smooth, Continuous, Flawless, Unbroken	Interrupted, Discontinuous, Jarring, Broken
Arbitrary	Random, Capricious, Whimsical, Unpredictable	Rational, Systematic, Logical, Deliberate
Milestone	Landmark, Achievement, Turning point, Breakthrough	Setback, Hindrance, Obstacle, Failure
Endorse	Support, Approve, Sanction, Advocate	Oppose, Reject, Disapprove, Deny
Partisan	Biased, Prejudiced, Factional, Sectarian	Impartial, Neutral, Unbiased, Objective
Rigid	Inflexible, Stiff, Unyielding, Unadaptable	Flexible, Pliable, Adaptable, Compliant
Bombast	Rhetoric, Grandiosity, Pomposity, Verbosity	Plainness, Simplicity, Modesty, Understatement