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A pregnant woman in Madhya Pradesh opened a government nutrition packet meant for her health and her unborn child. Inside was a dead snake. This wasn’t some random food packet bought from a roadside shop. This was part of a taxpayer-funded welfare scheme, distributed through the Anganwadi system, after passing through suppliers, contractors, packaging units, warehouses, transporters and government officials. And yet, a dead snake made it all the way to the beneficiary. The real question isn’t how the snake got in. The real question is how many layers of “quality control” failed to notice it. Every election season we hear speeches about welfare, nutrition, women empowerment and public service. Crores are spent on advertisements celebrating government schemes. Ministers pose for cameras while distributing benefits. But when it comes to basic quality checks, the system collapses. If a dead snake can reach a pregnant woman, what exactly are officials inspecting? What are suppliers being paid for? What are monitoring committees doing? The CM’s government loves distributing freebies. Maybe it should first ensure beneficiaries aren’t receiving reptiles along with them. A 5-member inquiry panel has now been formed. Because in India, accountability usually begins only after the scandal is exposed. Not before it happens.

When a former Prime Minister speaks, the nation listens. H.D. Deve Gowda ji’s article on Prime Minister Modi becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister is not merely about a record. It is a reflection on how India’s democracy has evolved and matured. He notes that Prime Minister Modi has achieved this milestone in a far more competitive, scrutinised and demanding political environment than ever before. From governing a nation of 140 crore people to facing relentless public scrutiny in the age of social media, every day in office is earned through performance and public trust. Particularly noteworthy is Deve Gowda ji’s observation that Prime Minister Modi has expanded representation in governance, strengthened women’s participation, remained uncompromising in protecting India’s national interests, and stayed deeply connected with people across every section of society. His concluding remark is perhaps the most profound: “Modi is successful because he has remained reflective. He has kept himself open to constant scrutiny.” A remarkable tribute from a veteran statesman who has witnessed India’s political journey from close quarters. The people of India have renewed their faith in Prime Minister Modi time and again. This historic milestone is a testament to that enduring trust. #12YearsOfSeva