Yet it is not Naidu's victory but Gopalkrishna Gandhi's defeat that may prove to be the best thing that has happened to Indian politics in a particularly critical juncture in the nation's history. A subtle fear pervades our politics today. After three years in power, the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party might seem invincible today, winning election after election and luring politicians from every party into its stifling embrace. There is a whole range of opportunities which democracy gives to political parties outside legislatures and the Opposition should use those avenues vigilantly and diligently." One might add that political parties are not the only vehicles to carry out such campaigns and protests.

Source: The Telegraph August 06, 2017 17:38 UTC