The Hindu Editorial (A plan of change) – Apr 21, 2026
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- a plan of change (phrase) – a strategy or proposed course of action intended to bring about a shift or transformation; scheme, strategy, blueprint.
- waiting game (noun) – a strategy of delaying action until a more favorable opportunity presents itself; delay tactic, stalling strategy, hold-off, waiting tactic.
- swear in (phrasal verb) – to formally admit someone to a public office by administering an oath; induct, inaugurate, install.
- first-ever (adjective) – happening or occurring for the first time; unprecedented, pioneering, initial.
- hold (verb) – to occupy or possess a position or office; occupy, have.
- elevation (noun) – the act of promoting someone to a higher or more important position; promotion, upgrading, advancement, rise.
- pattern (noun) – model, system, method, trend.
- master (verb) – to acquire complete knowledge or skill in a particular area; perfect, grasp, comprehend, become proficient in.
- outgrow (verb) – surpass, outpace, outstrip, transcend.
- invert (verb) – overturn, reverse, upend, flip.
- hierarchy (noun) – a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority; pecking order, ranking, class system, structure.
- in one’s favour (phrase) – to one’s advantage, benefit, or preference; advantageous, beneficial.
- ground reality (noun) – the actual practical situation or circumstances happening on the ground, distinct from theory; practical situation, factual circumstances, facts on the ground, actuality.
- shift (verb) – to undergo a change in position, direction, or tendency; change, alter, adjust, evolve.
- overtake (verb) – to become greater or more successful than someone or something else; surpass, outdo, outstrip, eclipse.
- slide (verb) – drop or fall gradually to a lower level or state; fall, drop, slip, decline.
- Assembly (noun) – a body of people elected to make laws and decisions for a state; legislature, parliament, lower house, council.
- ease out (phrasal verb) – to gently or gradually remove someone from a position of power or employment; remove, push out, force out, dismiss.
- supremo (noun) – a person in charge of an organization or group who holds ultimate authority; leader, head, chief, boss.
- decade (noun) – a period of ten years; ten-year period.
- flexibility (noun) – the ability to adapt easily to different circumstances or changes; adaptability, adjustability, openness, versatility.
- hand over (phrasal verb) – to pass responsibility, control, or authority to someone else; transfer, yield, give, relinquish.
- entrant (noun) – a person who has recently joined a group, profession, or political party; newcomer, new arrival, recruit, beginner.
- belong to (verb) – to be a member of a particular group, organization, or category; be affiliated with, be associated with, be part of, be a member of.
- face (noun) – a person who represents or acts as the main spokesperson or public image for a group; representative, front, figurehead, spokesperson.
- alliance (noun) – coalition, partnership, union, bloc.
- along with (phrase) – together with, accompanying, alongside, coupled with.
- mobilise (verb) – to organize and encourage a group of people to take collective action; rally, gather, marshal, assemble.
- Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) (noun) – a socio-economic sub-category officially recognized by state governments in India to designate severely disadvantaged caste groups within the Other Backward Classes (OBC), providing them with specific quotas and affirmative action benefits to ensure targeted welfare and equitable representation in education and public employment.
- limited (adjective) – restricted, narrow, bound, finite.
- other than (phrase) – except, besides, apart from, excluding.
- volatile (adjective) – liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; unpredictable, changeable, variable, fluctuating.
- preference (noun) – choice, selection, inclination, leaning.
- numerical (adjective) – relating to or expressed as a number or numbers; statistical, measurable, quantitative, calculated.
- precisely (adverb) – in exact terms; exactly, absolutely, strictly, completely.
- out of fear (phrase) – motivated by an apprehension or anxiety about a potential outcome; because of being afraid, due to anxiety, from panic, out of concern.
- unsettle (verb) – to cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb, unnerve, agitate, perturb.
- bid (noun) – an attempt or effort to achieve something; attempt, effort, endeavor, push.
- base (noun) – a group of people who support a political party or organization; foundation, core support, voter base, grassroots.
- negotiate (verb) – to manage, handle, or deal with a difficult situation or demographic; navigate, manage, handle, maneuver.
- transition (noun) – change, shift, transformation.
- potentially (adverb) – possibly, conceivably, probably, maybe.
- open up (phrasal verb) – to create a new opportunity or possibility; create, establish, initiate, launch.
- social alignment (noun) – the coming together or alliance of different social groups, communities, or castes to form a combined political force or coalition; social coalition, community consolidation, social grouping, socio-political alliance.
- alignment (noun) – partnership, coalition, union, alliance.
- fate (noun) – the development of events outside a person’s control, or the final outcome; destiny, future, outcome, prospect.
- no longer (phrase) – not anymore.
- at the helm (phrase) – in charge of an organization or leading a group; in charge, in command, in control, at the wheel.
- uncertain (adjective) – unclear, unsure, unpredictable, doubtful.
- on the strength of (phrase) – on the basis of or relying upon something; based on, relying on, thanks to, by virtue of.
- confidence (noun) – a feeling of trust or a firm belief in someone’s abilities; trust, belief, faith, reliance.
- task (noun) – job, duty, assignment, mission.
- rest on (phrasal verb) – to depend or be based upon something; depend on, rely on, hinge on, revolve around.
- rest on one’s shoulders (phrase) – to be the sole responsibility of a specific person; be responsible for, fall upon, be accountable for, bear the brunt.
- considerable (adjective) – substantial, significant, large, sizable.
- governance deficit (noun) – a situation where the administration or government falls short of providing effective management and adequate public services; administrative shortfall, management deficiency, ruling lack, systemic failure.
- governance (noun) – administration, management, rule, government.
- deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage, insufficiency.
- attention (noun) – notice taken of someone or something; care, consideration, focus, mindfulness.
- dynamic (adjective) – energetic, active, vibrant, spirited.
- in distress (phrase) – suffering from extreme difficulty, anxiety, or pain; in trouble, in difficulty, suffering, struggling.
- vision (noun) – foresight, anticipation, imagination, forward-planning.
- commitment (noun) – dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty.
- build on (phrasal verb) – to use something as a basis for further progress or development; develop, expand on, enlarge on, advance.
- marginal (adjective) – slight, small, minimal, negligible.
- human development (noun) – the process of improving people’s well-being and enlarging their freedoms, primarily focusing on healthcare, education, and living standards; social progression, personal advancement, societal growth, welfare improvement.
- in the absence of (phrase) – without, lacking, missing, devoid of.
- infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society; basic facilities, essential services, physical framework.
- suboptimal (adjective) – of less than the highest standard or quality; below standard, less than ideal, inadequate, substandard.
- multiplier effect (noun) – an economic concept where a proportional amount of final outcome increases rapidly as a result of an initial injection of investment or spending; ripple effect, cascading effect, compounding impact, snowball effect.
- consolidate (verb) – strengthen, secure, reinforce, unify.
- marshal (verb) – gather, assemble, collect, mobilise.
- force (noun) – resource, power, strength, capability.
- end (noun) – a goal or intended outcome; objective, goal, aim, purpose.
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