Let's do a bit of political sleuthing and indulge in a smidgen of sincere speculation, here.
This is not to judge his leadership early but to set realistic expectations in a country where hope in transformational leaders, is all too often, cruelly crushed.
So lets ask this: what clues has Mr. Modi left so far - in the present term and in his previous stints as the Chief Minister of Gujarat - to lead us to believe that he is a stickler for lasting change and not impetuous acts of political theater.
Does his track record show a penchant for thoroughness and completion?
He is known not to trust underlings, delegate little and in general not given to relinquishing control.[1]
Again these are early days, but is anyone prepared to share their hunch on how effective this man will prove to be in transforming India, say four years on?
[1] Defying Expectations in India, Modi Begins Key Trip to U.S.
This is not to judge his leadership early but to set realistic expectations in a country where hope in transformational leaders, is all too often, cruelly crushed.
So lets ask this: what clues has Mr. Modi left so far - in the present term and in his previous stints as the Chief Minister of Gujarat - to lead us to believe that he is a stickler for lasting change and not impetuous acts of political theater.
Does his track record show a penchant for thoroughness and completion?
He is known not to trust underlings, delegate little and in general not given to relinquishing control.[1]
Again these are early days, but is anyone prepared to share their hunch on how effective this man will prove to be in transforming India, say four years on?
[1] Defying Expectations in India, Modi Begins Key Trip to U.S.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/26/world/asia/narendra-modi-d...