'Power corrupts & absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Buta Singh has epitomised this saying. Buta Singh belongs to the select league of pseudo custodian of Democracy that includes the likes of Romesh Bhandari & Syed Sibte Razi. These Gentlemen have mortgaged their conscience to such an extent that they dont feel even a hint of compunction on strangulating what they should perforce protect & promote- the constitutional values. What adds irony to the whole thing is the fact that they assassinate democratic values on the pretext of protecting it. The credit for bringing the Indian politics to its nadir must be rightfully given to them. When asked for his reaction on the judgment of the SC which came as a tight slap on his face, Buta Singh has got only this to say Ill take salute on 26 January. As if democracy is all about getting saluted. The person with his credentials must never be made the jailor of any prison, leave alone the role of a custodian of a civilized society. CONTINUED...
