This time, not for kids but grown-up citizens. Most of us witness the magnificent clowns jumping, here and there, trying to cover-up a billion audience. Few of us applaud. A deck of cards with more than fifty-two jokers. Jokers alone. It is the time for India to choose better among worse. We proclaim it democracy.
I see many NRIs, in countries around the globe, taking pride in Indian democracy. Yet, they do not vote. It takes their time and money. Just for a vote. On the other hand, I am not proud at all and therefore. It is against the constitution to complete the sentence. But the constitution itself allows ineligible candidates to run for the top-job. How fair? By ineligible, I mean, a well learned-yet-powerless and an equally learned-yet-fanatic. Remember, we have only two options as we always had.
Experience alone governs; Not Age but vision matters. My ears are tired of hearing these conservative clichés. How do one experience when not given a chance? How can an octogenarian or a 'soon-to-be' lead India better? Do those conservatives, at all, know the reason for McCain's defeat.
Today's need is someone who thinks; not those who are tired of it. How often have you seen your grandfather taking a bold decision or act quickly? I would say, never, at least not under pressure. This being true, why do we elect ineligible candidate to lead, let alone contest. Three reasons. One, mere lack of candidates. Two, our dream of manifestos, though words only on paper, becoming real. Three, our love towards celebrities.
First reason is genuine. Most of us are away from India. Yet, we are very proud. We always talk about Indian politics and try hard not to do anything for it. Second reason, poor man's dream. It stops just there soon after waking up the morning after polls. At least for the next five years. Third reason is obvious. It is called democracy. In my words, ignorance.
Ignorance and dream are mere the side-effects of lack of leadership. I want the change. I remember, if you need a change, be one. Yes, I can be the change.
You know,
I have a dream!
I see many NRIs, in countries around the globe, taking pride in Indian democracy. Yet, they do not vote. It takes their time and money. Just for a vote. On the other hand, I am not proud at all and therefore. It is against the constitution to complete the sentence. But the constitution itself allows ineligible candidates to run for the top-job. How fair? By ineligible, I mean, a well learned-yet-powerless and an equally learned-yet-fanatic. Remember, we have only two options as we always had.
Experience alone governs; Not Age but vision matters. My ears are tired of hearing these conservative clichés. How do one experience when not given a chance? How can an octogenarian or a 'soon-to-be' lead India better? Do those conservatives, at all, know the reason for McCain's defeat.
Today's need is someone who thinks; not those who are tired of it. How often have you seen your grandfather taking a bold decision or act quickly? I would say, never, at least not under pressure. This being true, why do we elect ineligible candidate to lead, let alone contest. Three reasons. One, mere lack of candidates. Two, our dream of manifestos, though words only on paper, becoming real. Three, our love towards celebrities.
First reason is genuine. Most of us are away from India. Yet, we are very proud. We always talk about Indian politics and try hard not to do anything for it. Second reason, poor man's dream. It stops just there soon after waking up the morning after polls. At least for the next five years. Third reason is obvious. It is called democracy. In my words, ignorance.
Ignorance and dream are mere the side-effects of lack of leadership. I want the change. I remember, if you need a change, be one. Yes, I can be the change.
You know,
I have a dream!
