Anuj Gupta

Sharjeel Imam’s arguments on minority rights, political representation and dissent must be tested against evidence, constitutional history and the limits of an open society.

Over the years, having worked in the Government of India, I have had the privilege of seeing and hearing about numerous meetings chaired by the Prime Minister. One perception that quickly became evident to me is that many people view him as intensely target-driven, a leader singularly focused on numbers, outcomes, milestones, and the relentless pursuit of transformational change. However, the reality is slightly different.