This is really the new era. With the Left out, we're in a phase of growth, and privileged to see India go from the thirld world to super power! And Dr Manmohan Singh (MMS) couldnt have prepared a better and more heart wrenching, sincere repertoire to BJP and that insincere Advani, who puts us all to shame. MMS manner was touching and humble as always, and the references to Rajiv Gandhi's vision went beyond talking about Sonia Gandhi's husband, and more for a leader who gave a free reign to a visionary economist like MMS. I covered Rajiv Gandhi's asthikalash (immersion of ashes in Allahabad) as a journalist in 1991, and I remember the strength of sorrow of the people from Delhi to Allahabad. He may have been immature in politics and done many wrong things, but he did push India to walk on it's own two feet by giving her MMS.
I am currently in the US on work, and the interest India has generated Vs what it was even 10 years ago, is so totally different. There is a respect that stems from a proof of concept, of appreciating that when India says it will do something, it gets it done. Despite the lack of infrastructure, despite the lack of support from many quarters. The buzz clearly is... India is becoming successful, despite all the things going against it. It's almost like our minds are pulling us towards success, and that mental strength will win the physicality of bad roads, no electricity and poverty. We shall overcome.
It was a song we learnt in school. And it holds true. We have overcome. Thank you MMS.
