Our politicians are a very, very funny lot. They - without exception, which means that it encompasses the entire spectrum of political parties - have presumed that they've been granted rights to lord over us forever. Some of them are known thugs, some others have numerous cases slapped on them and there are many more, known to be corrupt and who've indulged in corrupt practices but are awaiting the justice system to catch up with them, which unfortunately, is taking its time thanks to less number of judges; meanwhile, they continue to make hay while the sun shines without any let up!
Now, take a look at this piece of irony. Ms. Mayawati and her party have been trounced at the recent hustings. But, even before the dust has settled, she's gearing up to get into the Rajya Sabha so that she enjoys the following:-
(a) Immunity from legal proceedings against her in cases she's found guilty of wrongdoing during her rule
of UP over the last five years.
(b) She waits out her time in the opposition, away from the state, only to return in time for the next
round of polls.
(c) She cobbles up a working arrangement with the dispensation in power at the center.
And, if she were to be questioned about her actions she'd cry out that only she's being mercilessly targeted by one and all because she happens to be a 'dalit ki beti'!
And I must hasten to add that it's not just Mayawati but everyone who's tasted power, who've resorted to such gimmicks in the past and will continue to do so in the years to come!! Nothing can change unless, the general population ensures that only the right people are elected who'll deliver and provide them good, clean governance!!!
An after thought. Why not introduce a 10 year moratorium on standing for any election to all those who've lost once?
Now, take a look at this piece of irony. Ms. Mayawati and her party have been trounced at the recent hustings. But, even before the dust has settled, she's gearing up to get into the Rajya Sabha so that she enjoys the following:-
(a) Immunity from legal proceedings against her in cases she's found guilty of wrongdoing during her rule
of UP over the last five years.
(b) She waits out her time in the opposition, away from the state, only to return in time for the next
round of polls.
(c) She cobbles up a working arrangement with the dispensation in power at the center.
And, if she were to be questioned about her actions she'd cry out that only she's being mercilessly targeted by one and all because she happens to be a 'dalit ki beti'!
And I must hasten to add that it's not just Mayawati but everyone who's tasted power, who've resorted to such gimmicks in the past and will continue to do so in the years to come!! Nothing can change unless, the general population ensures that only the right people are elected who'll deliver and provide them good, clean governance!!!
An after thought. Why not introduce a 10 year moratorium on standing for any election to all those who've lost once?
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