The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 3rd September 2026

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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PM Modi Calls on SCO to Dismantle Entire Terror Ecosystem

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday at the 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, that the SCO “must completely break” the whole system of terrorism and give a strong message to countries that use terrorism as a part of their government policy.
• His strong statement came at a time when Pakistan took over the SCO chairmanship for 2026–27. India blames Pakistan for supporting cross-border terrorism.
• Modi also stressed the need for “peace and stability” in Afghanistan. After the summit ended, the Bishkek Declaration asked the Taliban administration to form an “inclusive government” in Afghanistan, in which all ethnic and political groups should have a place.
• The Prime Minister said that the SCO must break the entire system that helps terrorism, including terrorist funding, recruitment, spreading radical ideas and providing safe places to terrorists. He said that a strong message must be given to countries that use terrorism as a tool of government policy and provide shelter and support to terrorists. Such countries must understand that terrorism can never be a useful strategic tool for anyone.
• While stressing the need to ensure “peace and security” in SCO member countries, Mr. Modi said that the fight against terrorism should not be limited to an “action-reaction approach”, where action is taken only after a terrorist attack. He said that the complete system supporting terrorism needs to be dealt with.
• The Bishkek Declaration also said that SCO member countries consider it unacceptable to use terrorist, separatist and extremist groups for personal benefit.
• Modi said that the continuing crisis in West Asia had affected energy security, safety at sea and supply chains. He said that the countries of the Global South were facing the biggest impact because of these disruptions.
• The Bishkek Declaration expressed the SCO’s “deep concern” over the developments in West Asia. It also recorded the organisation’s support for Iran’s sovereignty and called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, instead of solving it through further fighting.
• The Bishkek Declaration also spoke about both the U.S.-Iran conflict and the Ukraine-Russia war. It said that actions by “certain countries” or groups of countries that independently deploy global missile defence systems can have a negative effect on international security.
• The Declaration further said that SCO member countries have an “inalienable right to develop” and “use atomic energy for peaceful purposes”. It also said that they have the right to take part in equal, long-term and mutually beneficial international cooperation in the field of peaceful use of atomic energy, without any discrimination.

Modi Praises 7.8% Growth Despite War and Instability

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the country for achieving 7.8% economic growth in the April–June 2026 quarter. He again asked Indians to follow the idea of ‘Swadeshi’ when making travel plans and choosing wedding locations. He also advised people not to buy gold unless it is really necessary.
• The government released the latest figures for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on Monday. The data showed that India’s GDP grew by 7.8% in the April–June 2026 quarter, compared with 6.9% in the same quarter last year.
• Modi said that this 7.8% growth was a remarkable achievement, especially because the world is facing many difficult situations. He said that India has continued to grow even when the global situation is not stable.
• Talking about the situation in the world, Mr. Modi said that many parts of the world are affected by war. He said there is news of war from different places and that the world is facing many kinds of crises.
• He also said that the global supply chain has been badly affected. According to him, there has been no proper stability anywhere from the time of the COVID-19 period in 2020 until today. Even with all these problems, he said that India is moving forward quickly.
• At the same time, Modi repeated the appeal he had made in May. He asked Indians to avoid activities that cause important foreign exchange to leave the country.
• In his latest video, Mr. Modi asked Indians not to travel to foreign countries for tourism. He encouraged people to travel within India so that the money spent on tourism stays in the country.
• He also asked people to avoid holding destination weddings in foreign countries. Instead, he encouraged Indians to choose places within India for their weddings and follow the idea of ‘Wed in India’.
• Modi also asked people to avoid buying gold when there is no real need for it. This was part of his wider appeal to reduce unnecessary spending and prevent foreign exchange from going out of the country.
• He said that if Indians continue to focus on self-reliance, he has complete faith that when India completes 100 years of independence, the country will be able to give its youth a developed India.
• The Prime Minister had made a similar appeal in May, when the ongoing West Asia conflict was at its peak. At that time, he had asked Indians to take several steps to support the country and reduce the use of imported goods and resources.
• In his May appeal, Mr. Modi asked people to give priority to working from home wherever possible. This was one of the steps he suggested to reduce unnecessary travel and save resources.
• He also asked people to reduce the use of petrol and diesel by using public transport and electric vehicles. This would help reduce fuel use and dependence on imported fuel.
• The Prime Minister also asked Indians to reduce the use of cooking oil. This was another part of his appeal to save resources and reduce the country’s dependence on imports.
• He had asked people to stop buying gold for at least one year. The purpose was to reduce unnecessary gold purchases and help prevent foreign exchange from going out of the country.
• Modi also encouraged people to buy products made in India instead of foreign products. He said this would support Indian businesses and help the country become more self-reliant.
• Another part of his May appeal was to stop or postpone foreign travel, especially when it was not necessary. The idea was to keep more of the money spent on travel within India.
• Finally, Mr. Modi had asked farmers and others involved in agriculture to use natural fertilisers instead of imported chemical fertilisers. This was also part of the larger effort to increase self-reliance and reduce India’s dependence on imported products.

Amid Donation Theft Row, Ram Temple Set to Appoint Its First CEO Today

• The search committee formed to choose the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has selected three candidates for the next stage and given their names to the trust, the committee said on Tuesday.
• The trust, which looks after the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, is expected to choose one person from these three candidates for the CEO post on Wednesday.
• The decision to appoint a CEO was taken at a time when there is a controversy over the alleged theft of donations and other problems in the way donations at the temple were being handled. After allegations of money being misused, trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned from their posts.
• A person close to the selection committee said that the trust was also thinking about changing its bylaws. The changes would officially create the post of CEO and clearly state the CEO’s responsibilities for supervision, especially the responsibility related to the management of funds.
• A three-member committee was formed to choose the CEO. It includes retired Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant-General V.K. Chaturvedi, and scientist Suresh Haware.
• The process of choosing the CEO started in July after the committee decided the eligibility rules for the post. The last date for sending applications was July 18.
• After the applications were received, online interviews were held in the beginning of August. After this, 16 candidates were called to Ayodhya for face-to-face interactions on August 11 and 12.
• The names of the three candidates who have been shortlisted have not been made public. However, sources said that the shortlisted group includes candidates who have worked in both the government and private sectors.

Important Questions

1. At the 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, what did Prime Minister Narendra Modi say the SCO “must completely break” to fight terrorism?
2. While discussing the situation in Afghanistan, what did Prime Minister Narendra Modi stress regarding “peace and stability”?
3. According to the latest GDP figures released by the government, what economic growth did India achieve in the April–June 2026 quarter despite global war and instability?
4. As part of his appeal for self-reliance, what did Prime Minister Narendra Modi ask Indians to do regarding foreign travel and destination weddings?
5. Amid the controversy over the alleged theft of donations, what decision is the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust expected to take regarding its first CEO?
6. According to the proposed changes in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s bylaws, what responsibility related to the management of funds would the CEO have?

Important Vocabulary

1. Dismantle — To break down or destroy a system.
2. Ecosystem — A connected system of people, groups or activities.
3. Recruitment — The process of finding and enrolling people.
4. Inalienable — A right that cannot be taken away.
5. Remarkable — Unusually good or worthy of attention.
6. Instability — A condition of being uncertain or not steady.
7. Self-reliance — The ability to depend on oneself.
8. Fertilisers — Substances used to help plants grow better.
9. Alleged — Said to have happened but not yet proved.
10. Bylaws — Rules made by an organisation for its management.
11. Eligibility — The condition of being qualified for something.
12. Shortlisted — Selected from a larger group for further consideration.

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