India, April 1 -- The coming general elections will not only determine the victory or defeat of political titans but will also serve as a referendum on the introduction of new values to Indian politics. One can draw parallels between the upcoming election and India's first general election of 1952. It had been just five years since Independence. The wounds of Partition were still fresh. Kings, princely states, landlords, and landowners held enormous power in rural areas. Also, four years had passed since Gandhiji's death. And, except for a few territories, such as Goa, the country's unification proceeded smoothly under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's leadership....