Sashi Taroor Elected
Sashi Taroor used to be a UN Technocrat and India's strong preference to take over the Secretary Generalship of that organization. He was also the insider and in all respects the ideal candidate for the job. However, his candidature was torpedoed by a US veto and heavy money fuelled diplomacy in favor of Ban Ki Mooon. I remember thinking this was a travesty and a tragedy. However, the world's loss may well prove to be India's great gain. Mr. Taroor has just been elected to the Indian Parliament from Trivandrum . It would not be a great surprise if he is given a minor portfolio in the Government in spite of his first term status.