When in doubt, outsource to the soldiers. The Kashmir debacle shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi retreating behind India’s armed forces, leaving it up to them to mop up the mess, calm the rage, and maybe even help the politician save face.
Author: Harish Khare
Harish Khare is an Indian journalist. He also served as the Media Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office from June 2009 to January 2012. Khare has worked as Resident Editor and chief of bureau with The Hindu in New Delhi, India.
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