The various comments by Central and State leaders of the now defunct ‘grand alliance’ in Bihar, though diametrically opposing, have one thing in common. Namely, they all interpret the same ‘mandate of the people’ and politicians’ commitment to the State. These, by all means, are in tune with our corrupted and criminalised politics of the day. Ideally, whatever people voted for, a split in pre-election alliance, whether ruling or Opposition, indicates a loss of the mandate or the need for a fresh mandate for the particular combine.
Creating post-election political groups for power-sharing does not have voter consent. The absence of purposeful laws to ensure adherence to the above will of the people is a challenge to the common man. The continued public demand for legislating on a ‘recall of elected representatives’ is being ignored by political leaders and parties. Perhaps, only the Election Commission and/or the Supreme Court can save the situation.
P.R.V. Raja,
Pandalam, Kerala