Looking prime ministerial
The notable feature of the additions to the Union cabinet is that they come in a swift, decisive move. This helps Atal Behari Vajpayee look prime ministerial again.

Christian and fearful
It is unfortunate that Christians as a community had to come out on the streets to protest against the violent incidents against them. The only other time they had organised a countrywide protest was in the Seventies against the abortive Freedom of Religion Bill.

But the final test lies ahead
The Congress party's superlative showing in the recent assembly elections establishes Sonia Gandhi as an Indian political figure of substance. The country will watch with considerable interest how long it takes her to be transformed into a national leader of stature.

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