Close call?
The political class has let down India
By Gautam Sen
Is the future of
the Indian Republic in doubt? Surveying published opinion and gauging political
postures, one gets ambiguous answers. Many retired senior administrative,
intelligence and defence officials write dispiritingly of India's immediate
prospects, which should cause worry. It also points to their lack of confidence
in the political masters they once served.
The political masters can be divided
into three categories and views that can be reasonably imputed to them judged
accordingly. The first is the overwhelming swathe of political representatives
who currently dominate political life in States and, increasingly, the Centre.
The second are a smaller group of influential senior political leaders,
chairing parliamentary committees, etc., and have an impact on party stances.
The final and most significant are the politicians who are senior ministers,
led by the prime minister, a coterie privy to state secrets and approving
policies.
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