Uddhav Sena called it a ‘baraat’ or wedding party. The Congress was upset that its own leader, Shashi Tharoor, was acting like the BJP’s “super spokesman". Even a section of the BJP’s own support base was unpleasantly surprised that the Narendra Modi government was using its own bitter opponents in an overseas mission.

Some said it betrayed the BJP’s weakness in setting the global narrative. But beyond what is immediately visible lies a masterclass in Modi’s political manoeuvre. And it works at levels and over a length of time far beyond the obvious.

Here are five ways in which the roping in of politicians from the most diverse ideologies helps the nation, the government, and the party.

The 59-member team visiting 32 countries and the European Union headquarters in Brussels includes Opposition leaders ranging from Shashi Tharoor of the........

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