Nearly two decades ago, a BJP prime minister’s gambit completely reset India-US relations. It has to be seen if a similar gamble by another BJP PM will return similar rewards. In other words, both sides, acknowledging the growing convergence of interests, have committed to evolving a new and stronger relationship—something unprecedented. To his credit, he even managed to shepherd the deal through the Congress before closing out his two-term presidency. It has to be seen if a similar gamble by Narendra Modi will return similar rewardsLast week, the India and the US renewed their ties as it were, after having spent the last two years closing out outstanding issues in their bilateral relationship.

Source: Mint June 12, 2016 19:52 UTC