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In your column, everything is fear and fear induced points. No one brings out what is wrong with it. Any major reform will have some obstacles which should be managed . Pl do not infuse fear in the minds of people. If a reform has to be managed by next govt, that means the present govt can not sit idle.
DK is right. What about us citizens and the ability to take the politicians to task?
May be we should have an yearly calendar for elections twice a year (something like 5 days from the 2nd Sunday in March and / or 2nd week in Sept) and all elections should be held on these dates.
This would give predictability to the EC and also a chance to vent their anger periodically like a relief valve in a pressure cooker.
Otherwise, the pent up anger can throw up different kind of challenges
In your column, everything is fear and fear induced points. No one brings out what is wrong with it. Any major reform will have some obstacles which should be managed . Pl do not infuse fear in the minds of people. If a reform has to be managed by next govt, that means the present govt can not sit idle.
2 time election in 5 years like USA is good
DK is right. What about us citizens and the ability to take the politicians to task?
May be we should have an yearly calendar for elections twice a year (something like 5 days from the 2nd Sunday in March and / or 2nd week in Sept) and all elections should be held on these dates.
This would give predictability to the EC and also a chance to vent their anger periodically like a relief valve in a pressure cooker.
Otherwise, the pent up anger can throw up different kind of challenges
It’s not totally bad idea. India need to adopt american style election after every half term, that is 2.5 years and do all election.