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- First of all wait till the elections. How the TMC performs will be a sign of who will win in 2026. Depending on the result, a lot of secularists could become saffron overnight, or vice versa. You kids should understand one thing: most grown-ups have zero ideology except self-interest.
- Like last time, the TMC will try to rig the selection panel and push through its own candidate, via Kishore Datta. They will want either NKC again or a local TLC professor.
- The CJI will appoint a nominee to the panel. It will very likely be Justice Dipankar Datta. He will be outnumbered by the TMC men, but an SC judge’s word does have clout and he can insist on a transparent process if he wishes to do so
- If Datta takes an active role and insists on a transparent appointment, you could see a lot of good people applying, including NLU alumni.
- My own bet is on Faizan Mustafa getting the job. The TMC won’t mind too much, while those unhappy with NKC will see him as an improvement.