SAARC masterstroke at Dilli durbar

May 26, 2014 15:14

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen arrives in Delhi. India exudes two contrasting signals of simultaneous patronising and showing humility to its neighbours.

The ceremony has all the trappings of a royal coronation at the Delhi darbar where regional satraps, call them SAARC heads, have been seemingly called in for attendance. Over 3000 well-chosen guests will witness the majestic opening of the "make-or-break' BJP government today.

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