Abe’s legacy

With the assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe on July 8, the world has lost one of its finest leaders. A champion of democracy and gender equality, Shinzo Abe was a towering personality, who contributed immensely to Japan’s economy during his term as prime minister. A remarkable administrator, he was Japan’s longest serving PM, a testament to his popularity.

Unfortunately, like Indira Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto before him, his popularity also created enemies among fringe radical groups, leading to his assassination. Nevertheless, his reforms are destined to benefit the Japanese people for generations to come. May his soul rest in peace.

Jubel D'Cruz

Mumbai