Political speeches often focus on the present, but sometimes a single reference to the past reveals a story that many people have forgotten. During his address to Indonesia's Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised many by praising India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and remembering a daring rescue mission led by Biju Patnaik. The moment was more than a tribute. It highlighted a chapter of history that strengthened India and Indonesia's friendship long before modern diplomacy took shape.
