India, Feb. 11 -- Two decades in politics is not a small period. Though the learning curve never ceases to exist, the time comes in the life of a political leader to give a real account of himself or herself and accordingly take tough decisions. Such a situation cannot be allowed to linger on forever in view of the dynamically changing political landscape.

Ironically, after two decades of active politics and, in between, an unsuccessful bid for the presidency of India's oldest political party, the Indian National Congress, Mr Rahul Gandhi still finds himself at a crossroads. Which way to go and which road to take - he seems to be stuck in a dilemma.

He has allowed himself to become the de facto chief of the party, and at the same time h...