“He has people’s support”Long Xingchun, Director of Center of India Studies, China West Normal University told The Hindu that the recent elections embody “the eagerness of the Indian people to pursue development and this has resulted in strong support for Mr. Modi.” He added: “[Mr.] Modi is becoming a strong leader with people’s support. This would enable him to make bold decisions to solve major problems with China.”The Global Times noted that hard-liners by nature find it difficult to make compromises, but, once convinced, they are also capable of taking decisive action. “If [Mr.] Modi wins the next election, India’s current firm and tough manner is bound to continue. It will be without question good news for the country’s own development. “He [Mr. Modi] enhanced New Delhi’s ties with China and Moscow and applied to be a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Source: The Hindu March 16, 2017 06:43 UTC