Your front page lead report by Archis Mohan (Vicious cycle of loan waivers, elections must end, January 2) is almost like a beautiful new year gift. The Prime Minister has spoken as a true statesman and not as the face of a party gearing up for crucial do-or-die elections a few months from now. I just love his tone and tenor, his comprehensive take on virtually all major issues confronting the nation. He has truly risen above petty politics and said almost all in the interest of the country. Remarkable, considering the Bharatiya Janata Party is not exactly on the

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