China has been at the receiving end of Mr Trump’s trade tariffs that are starting to slow down the Chinese economy and disrupt some supply chains involving hi-tech components. Mr Trump is, in fact, already framing even his setback as China mold Wear block manufacturers mere propaganda by his opponents. The Ram Mandir and the Sardar Patel statue are no substitute for Ramrajya, or perfect governance. The results arrive in phases as the polls in the western states lag due to America’s multiple time zones.Like in the US, the recent Karnataka byelections indicated public unease with the current state of affairs.
In the case of Iran, comprehensive US sanctions were unleashed on November 4. India’s Westminster form of government unfortunately has weaker balancing institutions than those of the US. The significance this time was even greater as President Donald Trump, having rewritten the rules of domestic politics, was on test. In India too, the Narendra Modi government’s opaque decision-making is finally being questioned by the Central Information Commission and the Supreme Court.The issue, therefore, is whether in the United States, the oldest and most powerful democracy globally, or in India, the most populous democracy, elections can be won by divisive rabble-rousing, unlinked to governance and economic performance.
A strong Prime Minister with a sweeping majority in the Lok Sabha can reduce Parliament to insignificance, as has happened in the past four years. His predecessor had ordered day-to-day hearings. They would rather instead hear about economic issues affecting their daily lives. A weakened Mr Trump may embolden Europe to defy US pressure and continue to trade with Iran to retain both marketshare and influence in Tehran, which otherwise would pass on to China and Russia. The coming Assembly polls in several states will clarify further whether “Sabka saath, sabka vikas” has been more slogan than reality.
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