Two men were killed and two others, who're seriously injured and currently battling it out for life in a private hospital in Kannur actually brings forth the grim reality that everyone knew about. The explosion had taken place at a spot where crude bombs were being made. They're the latest victims of the 'gun culture' practised by the political parties.
Politics has become very vindictive. Each political party has in its arsenal, unimaginable quantities of crude bombs, swords and other deadly weapons to fight their opponents. The art of playing politics where ideology is countered with ideology through articulations and friendly arguments has become a thing of the past. Vendetta and the use of force has become common where the elimination of opponents is considered normal because scores have to be settled!
I'm sure that the leadership sits behind in air-conditioned spaces while they let their minions go for the kill and get killed! Don't they have any feelings for the parents of the minions who undergo the loss? Or are they considered expendable? There's usually an overdose of gimmickry at the time of the funeral when bland eulogies are uttered by the prominent leaders and crocodile tears shed to appease the relatives along with the remainder of the minions!
My take.
Politics is the art of managing the unimaginable and to that extent, it should be the endeavour of every politician to win over his opponents through his articulations. Shouting down the opposition or eliminating one's opponents show what a poor leader one is. More importantly, once power is achieved, the leader has to provide governance to every member of the society despite his political affiliations/leanings. And a mature, tolerant and one who sincerely works for the entire population is revered and loved by everyone, cutting across party lines.
Magnanimity in victory and graciousness in defeat are the hallmarks of a great leader. Criticism - which will be in plenty once one is on the pinnacle of power - has to be taken in the right spirit and turned into an advantage by course corrections. And above all those aspects, one mustn't lose one's sense of humour and the only way to do it is to never take oneself too seriously!
Tailpiece.
And not to forget the need for impeccable integrity!
Politics has become very vindictive. Each political party has in its arsenal, unimaginable quantities of crude bombs, swords and other deadly weapons to fight their opponents. The art of playing politics where ideology is countered with ideology through articulations and friendly arguments has become a thing of the past. Vendetta and the use of force has become common where the elimination of opponents is considered normal because scores have to be settled!
I'm sure that the leadership sits behind in air-conditioned spaces while they let their minions go for the kill and get killed! Don't they have any feelings for the parents of the minions who undergo the loss? Or are they considered expendable? There's usually an overdose of gimmickry at the time of the funeral when bland eulogies are uttered by the prominent leaders and crocodile tears shed to appease the relatives along with the remainder of the minions!
My take.
Politics is the art of managing the unimaginable and to that extent, it should be the endeavour of every politician to win over his opponents through his articulations. Shouting down the opposition or eliminating one's opponents show what a poor leader one is. More importantly, once power is achieved, the leader has to provide governance to every member of the society despite his political affiliations/leanings. And a mature, tolerant and one who sincerely works for the entire population is revered and loved by everyone, cutting across party lines.
Magnanimity in victory and graciousness in defeat are the hallmarks of a great leader. Criticism - which will be in plenty once one is on the pinnacle of power - has to be taken in the right spirit and turned into an advantage by course corrections. And above all those aspects, one mustn't lose one's sense of humour and the only way to do it is to never take oneself too seriously!
Tailpiece.
And not to forget the need for impeccable integrity!
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