In this magazine we prefer to keep ourselves out of politics. Of course, as journalists, there would be no question of a political agenda on our part. But it is with stories that go beyond politics that we like to engage. Often, such stories tell us more about political realities than the cut and thrust of politics itself.
An election is a good time to see how all the concerns and aspirations add up. Narendra Modi’s appeal to voters, particularly the poor, doesn’t surprise us. He has been seen as a doer who has delivered real. . .
