Mysuru, July 4 -- PM Modi's legacy will be decided in next five years: Capt. G.R. Gopinath

Retired Indian Army officer, entrepreneur and founder of the erstwhile Air Deccan, Capt. G.R. Gopinath drew comparisons between India's democratic system and China's authoritarian model, asserting that despite its shortcomings, democracy remains India's greatest strength.

Speaking at Mysuru Lit Fest session titled "Flights of Contemplation: A Bird's-Eye View of a Nation in Flux," moderated by academician, corporate trainer and career mentor Prof. Shankar Bellur, Capt. Gopinath quoted former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to stress his point.

"Even the weakest democracy is better than the strongest dictatorship," he said. He observed that while India's d...