The more politicians talk of change, the more similar they seem to become. Politics is in a rut. But a new orientation is needed if India is to be a modern and competitive country. It is not every day that new parties are launched and manage to acquire power. The Aam Aadmi Party has been an important initiative. It was fashioned by activists and raised hopes that it would cleanse politics and in an inclusive way meet the needs of the less privileged. AAP’s coming to power in Delhi was unexpected. So also its gains elsewhere, particularly its. . .