The tussle between civilians and politicians over some key issues of governance has been going on for quite some time. They say this is a movement to eradicate mud from the political system. Whether it will do so or the otherwise will be seen in next 4-5 years. The movement has however empowered the “mango people” to voice their cry against the frustration they confront on a day to day dealing with several government corporations and employees.
In a democracy, this is an obvious power that citizens command. There is a common misnomer amongst the political class that the movement is mass-labeling each and every politician as corrupt and unfit for governance. I am certain that most of you will not agree as a lot depends on what is projected in media and how. The truth on the other side is that public does want their elected servants to govern them in the most judicious and efficient manner. And somehow that does not seem to be the case on a macro level with a spate of scams being reported and administered by judiciary too frequently.
The most common retaliating comment given by so called politicians to protect their wrong-doings is what surprises me. Every time someone raises such issues with them, they would say, don’t do the politics, you are not a politician, mind your own business. Now how can it be termed as politics when someone is being held accountable for the assigned job? How can “mango people” do the politics?
The political class needs to perhaps understand the responsibility that they undertake after being voted as the voice of public. We don’t want to do the politics; we want our state of affairs to be amongst the best in the world. We want our representatives to hear us when they are not doing the just and right. I wish they do so with humility and grace for they are the leaders of mass.
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A good point well made. After all leadership is not a common quality; so its no surprise that good leaders are rare. But isn't there even one amongst that class will stand tall ???
But consider an alternate argument. In a democracy, a politician is simply a reflection of the people - if not he wont be elected. He is a mirror. If we don't like the reflection ........
@ Ramesh - There are good politicians too. But indeed rare who have done the job very well. Dr. Singh was outstanding as FM but there has been several questions on his ability as PM. Misfits also play its part I guess. I agree that the doings of the leaders are no different from that of people. However, my grudge is when people try to correct him or connect to him, he is arrogant for being in position of power.
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