I remember my days at the Indian National Congress party at 7 Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Category: Politics
Place and role of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji
When I used to work in the AICC in the 1960s I used to see this great personality. Such humility and humbleness I have mot seen in any other political leader.
Congress leaders I had interacted with
Then and now. Idealists and power seekers.
Freedom of a country is diferent from freedom of citizens
In India we do not have public intellectuals who talk about citizen’s liberties.
How I won an election for Madras Legislative Council
People say money and muscle power wins elections in India. My story was different.
Socrates and Machiavelli – What lessons for our times?
Philosophy and politics are closely related. My reflections on these two great men after years of practical politics.
Kleptocracy in India
People win elections and then use the state’s resources for their personal advancement.
New Congress Working Committee
While the new CWC is a welcome move, many of the members have lost their face, yet they continue to get renominated.