Thursday, October 2, 2008

Politics - wishful thinking...

The hype about Rajni's political entry has been ebbing and flowing for longer than necessary. I guess it all started in 1996 when he supported then victorious party after five years of anarchism and sent a plea to people to "save" TN. From the boiler to the oven was the situation then and that trend continues.

As an actor, though he did not know the tools of the trade (like acting, dancing etc) Rajni created a mass with his style and charisma. But is the style enough for governance? for politics?? Does hehave what it takes to do politics in TN?? Being a "good" person is just not enough qualifications for politics in TN. Why his "rasigar mandram" is so hyped up about dragging him into the murky waters?

Why dont somebody high in power create a set of Qualifications, Job descriptions for the governing positions? If the requirements in Education, and years of experience in a political party and public life is defined to become eligible for an MLA, MP, Chief Minister and Ministers in state and country, life would become better and we can experience a better Republic in India. That case most of our current "political" leaders will pathetically fail.

Least of all every person wanting to become a politician and should be made to read and master the national and regional history and Indian constitutional rights. Would something like this ever happen???

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