08-17-2006, 06:33 AM
<b>Why our scientists have (unwittingly) succumbed to the lure of popular politics</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Speaking as a citizen, I am disappointed. I believe that our distinguished scientists have (unwittingly) succumbed to the lure of popular politics.
We all need to know that in India, unlike in the US, there is no separation of powers between the Executive and the Legislature. The Government is made up of elected representatives of the people and represents the will of the people; they are, of course, always accountable to Parliament.
This concept of accountability does not and cannot extend to giving instructions or guidelines to the Executive, or to fetter the Executive on matters that fall solely within its purview. As the Constitution stands, this would clearly violate its letter and spirit.
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We all need to know that in India, unlike in the US, there is no separation of powers between the Executive and the Legislature. The Government is made up of elected representatives of the people and represents the will of the people; they are, of course, always accountable to Parliament.
This concept of accountability does not and cannot extend to giving instructions or guidelines to the Executive, or to fetter the Executive on matters that fall solely within its purview. As the Constitution stands, this would clearly violate its letter and spirit.
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