Dehradun, Sept. 17 -- The opposition, particularly the Congress, should at least give Prime Minister Modi credit for some intelligence. Having been outmaneuvered by him, again and again, in domestic politics, they should at least raise their game enough to understand his methods. Regarding the stand-off with China, also, their insistence on being told the 'truth' indicates they neither understand the dynamics of war, nor the subtleties of diplomacy. Theirs seems to be a static world, in which 'tu-tu, main-main' seems to be the only way to get things done. The latest allegation that the Prime Minister and Defence Minister are speaking in different voices is, at best, a pathetic attempt to show down Modi.

The situation between India and Chin...