Vajpayee and Advani proved themselves great leaders who spotted talent, honed future leaders. The leaders Modi and Shah are grooming fail to inspire confidence.
The great temptation for PM Modi will be to exploit, even inflame India's mood of militant nationalism. But it won't serve his long-term interests or his country’s.
Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.
India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.
Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?
Speaking as an Indian, India should not be within a thousand miles of the OIC, or its periodic meetings. Much better to nurture the several productive bilateral relationships India has with several Muslim countries.
Very good analysis Ayoob sahab.
Muslims should treat the non Muslims as they want to be treated by the others.
Speaking as an Indian, India should not be within a thousand miles of the OIC, or its periodic meetings. Much better to nurture the several productive bilateral relationships India has with several Muslim countries.