I have been watching with interest Obama's push for a higher minimum wage in the US. Mandela's passing has stirred noble emotions for the noblest of men in our time. Many parts of the world are in turmoil. India had elections in four different states. what I am about to write may make you angry. I will be happy to hear from you.
I heard the most absurd thing from the mouth of an Indian politician named Arvind Kejriwal. He said to the NDTV that he and the Aam Admi Party(AAP)were not seekers of power. People who run for office presumably will fill the vacancy in the office if they win and the others lose. Now in Delhi the state polls have thrown up a conundrum. The BJP does not want to appear power hungry. it is the single largest party in the Delhi Assembly Elect. But its Chief Ministerial candidate does not want to form government since it does not have absolute majority. The AAP of Kejriwal does not want to form government either unless it has absolute majority. Kejriwal said many things. He spoke well. The AAP has done really well in Delhi. But someone should tell these novices that when you run for elections power is the ultimate aim, the power to change Delhi in this case. Why would they not grab the chance to form government to do what they can to change things? BJP and /or Congress may support them on various issues. The AAP does not have to compromise its principles. They should form government and proceed to implement their agenda undiluted. If and when they are defeated there will be new elections. Their stance of not wanting to form a minority government has two possible reasons. One may be that they do not understand that the rationale for running in the elections is to gain power. The other reason may be that they understand this rationale but they want absolute power. If it is the latter I am afraid absolute power corrupts absolutely. Which is it, Mr Kejriwal? .