A notice pasted in our apartment notice board has urged me to write this blog. We all know that politics has gotten so rotten that it is not for nothing that Bernard Shaw so long ago remarked that poilitics i s the last resort of scouldrels! Even a Anna Hazare with best and noble intentions is not able to make much headway so far. His efforts are systematically thwarted at every step and move. Dictatorial tendencies are staring at us and we are nearly told that nothing can be done with corrupt officials, ministers and the like. There is no political will,,,,not that there are no means even when there is so much bold and startling evidence against the culprits..That being the scenario in politics we would expect to find some kind of honesty, peace and harmony in our social milieu.. It seems to be no different here too. Only the scale of operations is much smalller. In this case also it is use of public funds for common social good, Seldom are the contributors to the fund even asked an opinion when a function is arranged or expenduture incurred. It is handled by a bunch of people who claim to be administering the whole thing. That does not give anyone the right to do as he/ she pleases. It is done in a spirit of service to humanity and is purely honorary work. No remuneration can be expected or should be. ( let alone take it themselves!!!).
Politics being so unclean these days, people have lost their patriotism..It is due to the scams, corruption and aggrandisement by politicians..Patriotism cannot be purchased by whipping or by putting conditions, issuing strictures or by threatening.. The confidence of the concerned public has to be reinvoked by good action, lending a ear to their problems and acting justly without fear ot favour. Jayalalita is doing just that. I hail her strategy. You cannot force people to come out and celebrate Independence day or republic day when their present sentiment may be that we were better off under the British. Likewise when there is general discontent, dissatisfaction with the way things are moving socially, how can one expect willing ot happy participation?It is like an invitation to a wedding with a note in a corner of the invitation saying...good food and presents await those who attend the wedding..!!!
A more refined and diplomatic approach is imperative, The above reeks of immaturity, pettiness and a lack of class! I have the same feeling about cash prizes and doles before an election. It is almost like prostitution in thought and word! As we climb higher in technology , our thoughts, deeds and action s should also be at a higher plane. Mediocrity seems to have set in ..lets cast it away before it engulfs us totally...
Politics being so unclean these days, people have lost their patriotism..It is due to the scams, corruption and aggrandisement by politicians..Patriotism cannot be purchased by whipping or by putting conditions, issuing strictures or by threatening.. The confidence of the concerned public has to be reinvoked by good action, lending a ear to their problems and acting justly without fear ot favour. Jayalalita is doing just that. I hail her strategy. You cannot force people to come out and celebrate Independence day or republic day when their present sentiment may be that we were better off under the British. Likewise when there is general discontent, dissatisfaction with the way things are moving socially, how can one expect willing ot happy participation?It is like an invitation to a wedding with a note in a corner of the invitation saying...good food and presents await those who attend the wedding..!!!
A more refined and diplomatic approach is imperative, The above reeks of immaturity, pettiness and a lack of class! I have the same feeling about cash prizes and doles before an election. It is almost like prostitution in thought and word! As we climb higher in technology , our thoughts, deeds and action s should also be at a higher plane. Mediocrity seems to have set in ..lets cast it away before it engulfs us totally...
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