Instead, the prime minister has mostly remained engaged in speaking about yoga and science at events in Karnataka, before he arrived in New Delhi late on Jan. 3 and dove straight into a meeting with Doval and other officials.

Pathankot is clear proof that Christmas is over, and it’s time Modi shared his plan for engagement with Pakistan.

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