NEW DELHI-Emerging Policy Perspectives

NEW DELHI Emerging Policy Perspectives B M THE populist euphoria generated by the election triumph of Indira Gandhi is visibly wearing off faster than might have been anticipated by even hard- boiled cynics. Doubts and misgivings about the intentions and performance potential of her government have already begun to be expressed in many quarters. It is beginning to dawn upon even the most ardent believers in her charisma that while it is easy to proclaim laudable objectives and priorities, the options available for translating them into action are far more limited and difficult to exercise. She has been content for the time being to emphasise the difficulties inherited by her and her government and the need to make a more thorough examination of men and matters before embarking on any positive action.