I am glad to read Zakaria's piece, before mine is published for a change.
In the past, there have been three times, where his pieces resembled mine. Now,
I have submitted my piece to the Indian Newspapers two days ago for publication.
My take is similar to his last sentence. As soon as it is published, I will
share.
Mike Ghouse
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TIME MAGAZINE, MAY 5 / MAY 12, 2014
Page 115
NARENDRA MODI: POISED TO LEAD THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEMOCRACY
BY FAREED ZAKARIA
Elections are reactions, often negative reactions. This is surely the
explanation for the breathtaking rise of Narendra Modi, who -- if the opinion
polls are accurate -- is poised to become India's next Prime Minister, and thus
the world leader chosen by the largest electorate on the planet. India is
currently ruled by Manmohan Singh, a mild-mannered 81-year-old technocrat with
no political power of his own and a passive leadership style. Reverse everyone
of those traits and you have Modi, the charismatic, intense, utterly decisive
head of Gujarat, one of India's fastest growing states. Most Indians believe
that their country has lost its way as its growth rate has been almost halved
while inflation has soared. Modi has a reputation for quick action, encouraging
the private sector, and good governance. He also has a reputation for autocratic
rule and a dark Hindu-nationalist streak. But those concerns are waning in a
country desperate for change.
Zakaria is the host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS
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