Our Todays aud Tomorrows

Our Todays aud Tomorrows Romesh Thapar I HAVE often wondered how so many informed persons literally become tongue-tied when asked to think of an alternative to Indira Gandhi. The notion that without her the Republic would crumble is now a myth of extraordinary dimensions and made so by the unuttered belief in Congress (I) circles that Rajiv Gandhi is the only possible heir apparent in this subcontinent of 700 millions. If this family, now a captive of stenographers and typists, is our symbol of rulership, then God (if he exists) had better get moving to save us.