03-09-2005, 01:22 AM
Vijay,
I think changing from parliamentary system to presidential is a big step and lots of things have to be thought about before we can transform our system to that. I mentioned primaries as they are relatively easy to do and is one little step towards improving the feedback mechanism from janta to the neta. We have to come up with small implementable steps rather then a huge overhaul in order to remain pragmatic.
I do agree that a presidential system improves the feedback mechanism b/w janta and neta but it just seems like a BIG change with no chance of happening. Some innovative ideas like the anti-defection laws, curbs on number of ministries in states have to be thought of. And I think primaries is that small step towards making netas and parties more accountable to janta.
I think changing from parliamentary system to presidential is a big step and lots of things have to be thought about before we can transform our system to that. I mentioned primaries as they are relatively easy to do and is one little step towards improving the feedback mechanism from janta to the neta. We have to come up with small implementable steps rather then a huge overhaul in order to remain pragmatic.
I do agree that a presidential system improves the feedback mechanism b/w janta and neta but it just seems like a BIG change with no chance of happening. Some innovative ideas like the anti-defection laws, curbs on number of ministries in states have to be thought of. And I think primaries is that small step towards making netas and parties more accountable to janta.