It is well known that the award to Dr. Sudhir Parikh was a sore to the Congress party. The list of the awardees reflect those who hold high positions in their respective countries, and when Dr. Parikh's name appeared a sudden rush to associate him the Mr. Narendra Modi of BJP began. It appeared from the press reports that he may eventually not receive one, because of internal politics of India. Those of us who know the characteristics of Indian politics believe that at present anything not in favor of the Congress party raises eyebrows. It is a matter of shame that another Indian American behaves like a teenager and in an uncouth manner at the ceremony. There is no doubt that PBD will end in sour note, as this is another forum for Indians around the world to show their wealth and political clout.
