Monthly Archives: September 1970

One great merit of the Indian political system is that it is open-ended. This increases its capacity to absorb shocks. But it has to accommodate so many diverse and conflicting interests and groups that it has little thrust and dynamism. In other words it does not permit of quick or … Read More →

The Prime Minister has so far managed to circumvent the demand for India going nuclear with considerable skill. Every time the issue is raised by interested persons and parties, she quietly reiterates the government’s policy and leaves it at that. She has chosen not to state publicly whether in her … Read More →