Too many Red faces

Dr Manmohan Singh was fighting an uphill battle in trying to improve relations with the United States. His former external affairs minister stands exposed as an unreconstructed Cold Warrior. But staying true to India’s interests means the prime minister faces his first head-on clash with the Left Front. After that open threat in Lucknow it is impossible for either side to withdraw without loss of face. All this and the Volcker Committee Report too!

November 13 was the 125th birth anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the last great Sikh ruler in India. “One day, everything will be red!” he predicted on seeing the tide of British acquisitions creeping toward Punjab. Watching events unfold, I believe next week shall leave several Congressmen, if not “Red”, then red-faced!