Then and now. Idealists and power seekers.
Category: Politics
Freedom of a country is diferent from freedom of citizens
In India we do not have public intellectuals who talk about citizen’s liberties.
How I won an election for Madras Legislative Council
People say money and muscle power wins elections in India. My story was different.
Socrates and Machiavelli – What lessons for our times?
Philosophy and politics are closely related. My reflections on these two great men after years of practical politics.
Kleptocracy in India
People win elections and then use the state’s resources for their personal advancement.
New Congress Working Committee
While the new CWC is a welcome move, many of the members have lost their face, yet they continue to get renominated.
Are we a mature democracy?
Our role as a dependable player on the international stage is yet to be tested. We have to get our democratic credentials fully in play. Unfortunately, the Indian media is suppressed.
Fall and decline of the Congress party
We ordinary Congress party workers know the party has been going downhill for years. The veteran leaders in the party never thought of doing anything except getting their sons and daughters nominated. They should have warned the party long ago. The decline of the Congress in India is not one person’s fault.