India is a model to the world in the management of free and fair elections. But in terms of what comes out of this massive exercise, India is an argument against adult franchise. The author takes the example of candidates with criminal records contesting in UP elections, especially some in jails in various parts of the country.
http://expressbuzz.com/opinion/columnists/did-bharata-build-bharat-varsha-in-vain/364730.html
The other aspect of pain area the author touches upon is the D-word: Dynasty politics, exposing the Badal family overwhelming Punjab and the double standards Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray employs while claiming to be against it.
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Showing posts with label dynasty politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dynasty politics. Show all posts
20 Feb 2012
26 Jan 2012
A contagious disease called dynasty politics
The sons and daughters of politically eminent people are taking the centre stage now after their elderly relatives have already stolen the show. It is happening in all the states and at all levels of politics and these "elderly and seasoned" politicians are lobbying for it.
"Dr. Ambedkar was seriously against dynasty politics and he categorically stated that the day dynasty politics sets roots in India, democracy will shrink" says Sudhir Suryawamshi in his article where he strongly opposes this phenomenon which he terms as a "contagious disease".
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