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On institutions, a stark hypocrisy from Congress

Judges superseded for their rulings. A press censored. Elected governments dismissed. An Election Commissioner shielded and promoted over the CEC’s objection. This is not a list of isolated lapses. It is a way of governing, practised for decades

Those alleging a captured Election Commission, caged agencies and a threatened Constitution must first answer: What did they do when they held power?

4 min read Oct 27, 2026 06:55 AM IST First published on: Oct 27, 2026 at 06:55 AM IST

The Congress party has discovered institutions. After seven decades in which it treated the judiciary, investigating agencies, the Election Commission and even the press as extensions of the ruling family’s will, it now holds marches to defend their independence. It is the arsonist protesting at the fire station. The record is long.…