Pracharaks in the RSS are like Plato’s guardians—men of spartan lifestyle who dedicate themselves to their nationalistic ideals. A fiery orator with formidable organising skills, Modi has his task cut out for him: he takes over at a difficult time, and in a manner not designed to please the BJP’s veterans. Modi’s political career began when Ambalal Koshti, an old …
When BJP legislator Bhupendra Patel took oath as the new Gujarat chief minister on Monday afternoon, he became the fifth politician from the Patidar community to occupy the top post since the state's formation in1960, indicating the clout wielded by the influential social group. Prior to Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat saw Anandiben Patel, Keshubhai Patel, Babubhai Patel and Chimanbhai Patel as …
