Truth vs Hype: 'Principles' Behind The Bihar Shake-Up
On Truth vs Hype, we examine the two big lessons from Nitish Kumar's abrupt decision to dump his ally, Lalu Yadav and join forces with the BJP. Does it mark the increasing irrelevance of so-called secular politics, (not secularism itself - an important principle in Indian public life)? Two, does it underline the utterly cynical and power centric nature of Indian politics, even when it comes to someone like Nitish Kumar, considered amongst India's more principled politicians?
