The first because the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Rafale deal last week brought back memories of his childish campaign filled with reckless accusations. When are Nehru’s heirs going to realise that instead of silly anecdotes they need to remind young Indians of Nehru’s enormous political contribution? What he has stepped away from is Nehru’s political legacy, which was his deep commitment to the fundamental principles of democracy. But, I continue to believe that Modi won a second term because ordinary Indians did not see him as a demagogue either. So the best way for the Congress party to revive its fortunes will be to stand up for Nehru’s real political legacy: liberal democracy.

Source: Indian Express November 16, 2019 20:01 UTC