It is possible that, post-Kyoto, the developed countries will recognise the requirements of the developing world.

If you go back to any period in India's history, all the hard decisions this country had to take were taken when the Congress was in power.

The voter does not vote only on one issue, the voter votes on a multiplicity of issues.

Independence is a very subjective assessment.

I have maintained that the people of India are ahead of their governments. The people of India are at least 10 to 15 years ahead of their governments.

Congress is not a party which fades when not in power

Two successive commissioners in London police were fired by the mayor that came into office. That doesn't mean the police in London is not independent and does not exercise powers. Ultimately it is the political executive that has to answer.