It is so silly and, sometimes, infuriating to know how gullible our populace can be. How easy is it for them to believe and then, also, a bit later, undo that whole belief? Look at the recent ‘austerity’ controversy engrossing Minister of State for external affairs, Shashi Tharoor and then also about his ‘tweets’.
Some people may claim masses aren’t fool, but the way in which Mr. Tharoor, once an United Nations Under-secretary General was elected from a constituency in Kerala and then declared, without a second thought, Minister of State for External Affairs, according to me, should say otherwise.
I am still baffled as to how could it be that the man who is handling the Gulf and Africa portfolio was for two years lobbying with the Government in India for these countries just a year ago. Isnt that some kind of a joke?
Having witnessed the world of Indian Polity as a Political Editor from a fairly close proximity I have realised that until good works are being done, and not at the cost of national interest, a politicians corruptness isnt a point to bother. For me austerity means zilch when there is no productivity at the end of the day.
You cannot get a jackass to the post of any minister just because he is for free. Or can you? If they can deliver then they should be paid. Of course, accountability has to be high on cards, because without it nation’s progress would be difficult. Won’t you agree?
U. Mahesh Prabhu 