Nehru, Patel, and the Foundations of Indian Democracy

As the Narendra Modi-led government marks a significant political milestone, completing more than twelve years in continuous power and surpassing the record previously held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, the occasion has sparked both celebration and controversy. Supporters hail it as a testament to stability, decisive governance, and transformative policies in a noisy democracy. Yet, alongside the...