India, Sept. 16 -- Dear Shri Jagan Mohan Reddy,
First of all, let me congratulate you for your stunning victory in the May elections. I can imagine how difficult it was for you to overcome the pro-Narendra Modi wave and come to power. Your sustained campaign since your father died in a helicopter crash certainly paid political dividends.
I also know how much you had to suffer at the hands of the Chandrababu Naidu government. You even had to go to jail but you never forsook your fight for what you deemed was right. Generally speaking, people appreciate fighters who do not give up easily. They saw in you a dependable leader who could be trusted with the state administration.
I am tempted to write this letter because some of your recent act...