It is not quite clear why New Delhi has chosen this time to accord full diplomatic recognition to the PLO and invite its chief, Mr. Yasser Arafat, to visit this country. But the decision is unexceptional in terms of principle as well as the stand India has consistently taken on … Read More
The RSS leadership could have taken the Janata party off the hook if it was so inclined. At its Nagpur session last week-end the Pratinidhi Sabha could have adopted a resolution barring legislators or individuals holding offices from participating in the day-to-day activities of the organisation. Such a resolution would … Read More
It is somewhat premature to speculate on the consequences of the Janata parliamentary board’s decision to bar party legislators and office-bearers from participating in the day-to-day activities of the RSS. It is only after the RSS pratinidhi sabha due to begin its three-day session in Nagpur today (March 21) has … Read More
It is not particularly difficult to decipher the signals from Moscow on Afghanistan. Indeed, the Soviet position is so obvious that it is rather surprising that there should be any confusion about it in Western capitals. Mr. Brezhnev said in a speech on February 22: “We will be ready to … Read More
