Ramakrishna Hedge: The Opposition’s New Star

Others | Aug 1, 1984

Over the last few months, Hegde has emerged as the Janata party’s most impressive leader. Can he replace Chandrashekhar?

CONSIDER THESE FACTS. The Janata party is rapidly running out of leaders. Chandrashekhar, who once seemed like the obvious Prime Ministerin-waiting has seen his credibility disappear.

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