The God Who Failed: An Assessment of Jawaharlal Nehru's Leadership

by Madhav Godbole

Madhu Limaye has stated: ‘He [Patel] was a counterpoise as well as a good comrade to Jawaharlal. After his death, Jawaharlal’s impatience and authoritarian tendencies had full and unbridled sway.’ (Limaye 1985; p.150)