On a more serious note, what is the economic or political benefit to India of being in the commonwealth? Is the Commonwealth an outdated institution whose only reason for existence is to remind the British monarchy of their once vast empire? Is there any evidence of easier trade practices, people movement, commonality of understanding in any other international forum for the commonwealth members? If none of this is really true, or substantial, why is the Indian prime minister spending time attending the CHOGM? I would like serious rather than flippant, or abusive responses to my doubts please. Many thanks.
