Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 1Jan 19 I write in reference to your article Former BJP leader warns India against second term for Modi(December 31). Amrit Dhillon’s article on former Indian finance minister Yashwant Sinha was an interesting read.

I have no party affiliation, but I have been watching Indian politics for nearly six decades. I did admire Mr Sinha when he held the external affairs portfolio. He has every right to comment on the prime minister.

As a common man watching Indian politics for decades, I’m aware that there will always be setbacks for sitting leaders and Narendra Modi is no diffferent. Overall, he has made some achievements including the recent big bridge in Assam. He is a true leader who has made a big impact on India’s standing in the world.

Politics is a game of blame and opportunism. Mr Modi’s philosophy is long-term growth for the country. His enthusiasm and energy is laudable. Whatever the criticism and comments by his own former party men, we have to wait for next year’s elections to assess Mr Modi’s popularity. Politicians should remember they are powerful for five years, but the people are powerful forever. Ultimately, they have to decide whether they want Mr Modi or not.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru