
Jul 30, 2026
✦Hindustan Times
Chaos of protests: Despite govt efforts, law-abiding citizens pay, bureaucracy carries on
The Modi government has successfully defeated armed Maoists and restored order in Jammu and Kashmir over the last 12 years. However, the Indian bureaucracy is failing to match this political resolve. Citizens often face daily chaos and civic issues, yet the administration remains slow to deliver on its core duties.