We expect restraint

We expect restraint: The Prime Minister’s preference for hard work over Harvard is being widely discussed in the media. Modi made this statement in a 2014 election campaign, at that time targeting P Chidambaram who has a Harvard connection....

The Hindu Business Line, March 4, 2017

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We expect restraint*

The Prime Minister’s preference for hard work over Harvard is being widely discussed in the media. Modi made this statement in a 2014 election campaign, at that time targeting P Chidambaram who has a Harvard connection. Now, it is Amartya Sen — a Nobel laureate and winner of the Bharat Ratna. The PM was likely expressing his anguish following the strong criticism of demonetisation by analysts, economists and the media.
Professors and analysts have the freedom to indulge in monologues while expressing their views on controversial matters. The PM is in the media glare 24x7. If veterans maintain restraint, the likelihood of their being drawn into controversy would be less. People like Abdul Kalam, Pranab Mukherfee, C Rangarajan and Bimal Jalan were knowledgeable and outpoken but they were also elegant, and used language that did not hurt opponents.
MG Warrier
Mumbai
*Beautiful editing by HBL! Submitted version was posted at this Blog yesterday

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