02-16-2009, 01:28 AM
<b>Voters will judge performance </b>- Arun Nehru
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->With respect to the CBIâs case against Mr Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Supreme Courtâs observations need little elaboration. And there is no reason why the CBI officers should not be prosecuted. We often hear sermons on how the CBI is independent, but in reality it is little more than an arm of the Government of the day. What makes things even more problematic is the fact that in a coalition, the agenda of governance is flexible and subject to constant changes â something which is quite evident in Mr Mulayam Singh Yadavâs case. I have said before and maintain that political battles must be fought and won in the political arena and not by using Government agencies.
Political parties are losing their relevance and ideology in pursuit of financial benefits. <b>It is a sad situation that many relations â sons, daughters, wives and brothers â of leading politicians are becoming business tycoons and are controling the media to carry out their senseless vendetta against their rivals and to protect their assets. This can only result in anarchy, criminality and violence</b>.
Coalition interests of a Government make a mockery of real governance as a small number of individuals can hold the entire system to ransom. Coalition governance is actually one big paradox, symbolised by the constant struggle between national and regional parties. <b>It is a strange situation that many of our leaders need âZ Plusâ security not from any external threat to their safety but from repercussions of their own actions within their constituencies</b>. And to top it off, this security is provided at the expense of the tax-payers. We have seen public outrage after 26/11, but apart from a few statements made by our leaders, little has been done on the security front. <b>Dynastic or family control exists in almost all political parties and political associates take a back seat as family members take charge of a partyâs political agenda</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->With respect to the CBIâs case against Mr Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Supreme Courtâs observations need little elaboration. And there is no reason why the CBI officers should not be prosecuted. We often hear sermons on how the CBI is independent, but in reality it is little more than an arm of the Government of the day. What makes things even more problematic is the fact that in a coalition, the agenda of governance is flexible and subject to constant changes â something which is quite evident in Mr Mulayam Singh Yadavâs case. I have said before and maintain that political battles must be fought and won in the political arena and not by using Government agencies.
Political parties are losing their relevance and ideology in pursuit of financial benefits. <b>It is a sad situation that many relations â sons, daughters, wives and brothers â of leading politicians are becoming business tycoons and are controling the media to carry out their senseless vendetta against their rivals and to protect their assets. This can only result in anarchy, criminality and violence</b>.
Coalition interests of a Government make a mockery of real governance as a small number of individuals can hold the entire system to ransom. Coalition governance is actually one big paradox, symbolised by the constant struggle between national and regional parties. <b>It is a strange situation that many of our leaders need âZ Plusâ security not from any external threat to their safety but from repercussions of their own actions within their constituencies</b>. And to top it off, this security is provided at the expense of the tax-payers. We have seen public outrage after 26/11, but apart from a few statements made by our leaders, little has been done on the security front. <b>Dynastic or family control exists in almost all political parties and political associates take a back seat as family members take charge of a partyâs political agenda</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->