I don't want to comment on either the BJP or Congress but want to tell a saying: In an autocracy, the citizens reflect the character of the rulers, whereas in a democracy, the rulers reflect the character of the people. If Indians want to form a civilized, just, compassionate, practical, prosperous, peaceful, strong and happy nation, we all need to remember this. The politicians are just a reflect of us people because we elected them. Think what we need to do for the common people so that form a better and stronger nation? I will say, to start with, educate every single person.
RE:A saying
by Sivam Kumaran on Dec 18, 2007 01:00 PM Permalink
Right Kumar. This is what I used to discuss with my friends when they blame politicians for our problems. The average politician is as corrupt as average Indian. If there was Kamamraj or APJ, even Modi, They are not average. Our politicians are true reflection of our society. If we want to see majority of politicians to be uncorrupt and patriotic, we have to have majority of us to be similar character. Till then we have no other option, but to be ruled by karuna's, lalu's etc.
RE:A saying
by ss gpal on Dec 18, 2007 04:40 PM Permalink
Yatha raja thatha praja ( as is the king so are his subjects) was correct in those days of lollipop kingdoms.In the present day context the whole stotry is yatha praja thatha rajah ( just as the citizens are so is the king) because one amongst us will be the MP/ MLA and he will rightly reflect our attitude.We spit and shit on roads and relieve ourselves where ever we feel like and so does the mla's or mPs as they are from us.Be the change you want to see in others. simple.If every one adopts this be the change, we will regain our glory.
RE:A saying
by Kumar on Dec 18, 2007 06:10 AM Permalink
I don't want to comment on either the BJP or Congress but want to tell a saying: In an autocracy, the citizens reflect the character of the rulers, whereas in a democracy, the rulers reflect the character of the people. If Indians want to form a civilized, just, compassionate, practical, prosperous, peaceful, strong and happy nation, we all need to remember this. The politicians are just a reflection of us people because we elected them. Think what we need to do for the common people so that we form a better and stronger nation? I will say, to start with, educate every single person. Invest in the primary and secondary education of all the people, from slums to the Doon school and see the nation prosper.
