Praful's remark "Whatever one's opinion of the Left, it's undeniable that it represents the most important current driven by ideology and principle in Indian politics, which perhaps concentrates more brainpower per capita than any other party" reeks of patronism. The left, having secured just around 10% of the seats in the Lok Sabha is holding the country to ransom and trying to drive it through the principles that do not consitute a popular vote. Let them do what they want when the enjoy true majority and I pray to anyone who grants wishes so that I never see such a day in my life.
