The article in this post raises a seemingly minor point which, in my opinion is not minor at all. In all the debacles around the country what is the common factor? Is it the politicians? Yes. What else is common? It is the Indian voter. In democracy we deserve the government we elect. By that argument we are equally culpable for this mess. Why does the Indian voter repeat the mistakes and expects different results each time. People of Bihar kept electing Laloo Yadav expecting that the man would change this time around. People of West Bengal and Kerala keep electing Communists expecting their lives to change. UPA I was as corrupt as UPA II and yet they were brought back with a bigger mandate. It is as if the voter was expecting that the leopard would somehow shed his spots, that the good Lord Bholenath would somehow bestow honesty, integrity and ability on the same bunch of crooks. Are we that gullible or is it the battered spouse syndrome?
Until we tell these crooks in the offices that the Indian public will not put up with them, the politicians have no incentive to change. People of Gujarat elect Narendra Modi and are reaping the benefits of it. People of UP elect Mayawati and are enjoying the numerous statues. I am stumped for reasons!
The Indian voters need to get out of their houses no matter what the temperature is outside and vote for the right people. We have lots of good leaders who do not have the looks and right family names. We need to identify them and vote for their abilities. Unless that happens, Mother India will remain shackled in chains. The only difference is that since we are free, the chains are made in India.
Debacle in New Delhi
"….the quality of governance remains abysmal. Neither the courts nor the electorate punish public servants for amassing private fortunes. In parts of the country, the political and criminal classes are hard to tell apart."
"Larger questions about India's governance capabilities remain. The Indian middle class -- at best, 300 million people out of a population of 1.1 billion -- may not have the numbers to decide elections, but it needs to demand a greater say in the country's governance. This means finding ways to translate its economic muscle into political clout. Until Indian politicians are held to the same standards as their counterparts in advanced democracies, the country will have to continue to suffer the ignominy of collapsing bridges, sub-par apartment complexes, and $80 toilet rolls."
The article can be read at:
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/09/22/debacle_in_new_delhi?page=full
Commonwealth Games: Athletes' village photos
Until we tell these crooks in the offices that the Indian public will not put up with them, the politicians have no incentive to change. People of Gujarat elect Narendra Modi and are reaping the benefits of it. People of UP elect Mayawati and are enjoying the numerous statues. I am stumped for reasons!
The Indian voters need to get out of their houses no matter what the temperature is outside and vote for the right people. We have lots of good leaders who do not have the looks and right family names. We need to identify them and vote for their abilities. Unless that happens, Mother India will remain shackled in chains. The only difference is that since we are free, the chains are made in India.
Debacle in New Delhi
"….the quality of governance remains abysmal. Neither the courts nor the electorate punish public servants for amassing private fortunes. In parts of the country, the political and criminal classes are hard to tell apart."
"Larger questions about India's governance capabilities remain. The Indian middle class -- at best, 300 million people out of a population of 1.1 billion -- may not have the numbers to decide elections, but it needs to demand a greater say in the country's governance. This means finding ways to translate its economic muscle into political clout. Until Indian politicians are held to the same standards as their counterparts in advanced democracies, the country will have to continue to suffer the ignominy of collapsing bridges, sub-par apartment complexes, and $80 toilet rolls."
The article can be read at:
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/09/22/debacle_in_new_delhi?page=full
Commonwealth Games: Athletes' village photos
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