The shelter of a kleptocratic ‘Oli-garchy’

Deuba has to rely on either a fallen Maoist or a ‘Jinpingist’ to keep the kleptocratic order stable and functional.

PL Singh, 88, passed on peacefully in the wee hours of the morning on December 16, 2024. Having seen historic events unfold from close quarters, PL knew about the feet of clay of many illustrious figures of politics and society. But he also knew what to show to hide revealing details. When probed, he would deftly turn his banter towards love, life and the pleasures of singledom followed by a belly laugh.