The issue is not reason alone though that in this instance has been heavily compromised: Why was Kalam not supported by the Congress when he had 86% of the country rooting for him? Why was Pratibha mouthing platitudes to respond to the serious charges levelled against her and submitted in a court of law? Indeed, what is her claim to wisdom and sobriety with all her foot in the mouth statements post nomination?
Anyway, in matters of State the issue is not Reason alone. People do not respond to reason as each person has her/his own perspective. The need is a commitment to mobilise the minds of the people. The only commitment that Congress has is to mobilise its own power and it has consistently misused it. Bihar and Buta Singh are an example. After this sad episode in the honeymoon period Kalam sought to peg the Congress back and fell out of favour.
Kalam had the honesty. The widespread fear is that for Pratibha loyalty shall have first priority. After all, who hand held her into office?
