Singh Faces Doubts on Pakistan Strategy

Wall Street Journal by Ketaki Gokhale, Paul Beckett | Jul. 28, 2009 (News Report)

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is preparing to explain an agreement to improve relations with Pakistan after facing sustained political flak from his opponents -- and lukewarm support from his own party -- on the issue.

Mr. Singh is scheduled to address parliament Wednesday in a speech an official from his party said "will set at rest all questions, apprehensions and speculations relating to the India-Pakistan joint statement."

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Joey Baker
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 by Joey Baker - Jul. 28, 2009

Good insights into the political moves of India's PM for outsiders. Broken down very clearly.

Mr. Singh’s willingness to face a vote of no confidence in Parliament was viewed by many as a rare sign of his determination to push through an issue he considered crucial to India’s future. His brinksmanship, including the recruitment of a party to his coalition when leftist partners withdrew, paid off when the government won the no-confidence vote and the deal went through.

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