PM Modi's Sabka sath-sabka vikas-sabka vishwas is nothing but shallow pitch

Ideally, Modi's life should be his message as it was in Mahatma Gandhi's case

Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowing reverentially before a copy of the Constitution placed in the Central Hall of the Parliament (pictured) brought back memories of his prostration at the steps of the Parliament on his maiden entry five years ago. For his addition of sabka vishwas (trust of all) to the catch-phrase sabka saath, sabka vikas (solidarity with everyone, development for all) to be more than lip-service and have real effect, it must be more than a wish. Since Narendra Modi is a product of the Sangh Parivar, for which Hindutva is central to Indian nationhood, it cannot be said