The author says that whether we like it or not, the PM must be one who commands respect. The question is, whose respect? The present PM does not enjoy the respect of anyone - his own partymen, his allies, the opposion and also that of the people of the country. Everyone agrees he is incorruptible and a gentleman, but as a PM he is a total failure. Whether it is the Ramar Sethu or the Dr.Venugopal episode or Baalu's gas, he maintains a Shpinx like silence. Perhaps he is a total believer of the proverb `Silence is Gold, speech is silver'. The author's choice is Rahul. But does he have the respect of all? He will certainly have the respect of the Congressmen, because he belongs to the DYNASTY. Other than that, one doubts whether he will enjoy the respect of either his allies, or the opposition or the people of the country. For allies, he will be a quid pro quo candidate as PM so that everyone can bring in his/her progeny to power. For the Opposition, well he belongs to the Dynasty. As for people's respect, it is laughable, at best! Both Narasimha Rao and Vajpayee were respected Prime Ministers. When will the next such PM come along is a moot question. It is indeed unfortunate that both our present PM and the President are just figureheads, subservient to the dikkats from Sonia and her coterie. That is the bitter truth!
