While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor 275 days versus Dr Singh s 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.
False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan.
But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.