‘Because you are our LEADERS’…

The downward slope of the graph of morality and socially accepted behavior among our ‘respected’ politicians got a further dip with the recent statement by Salman Khurshid on Modi. His ‘impotent’ remark on the BJP prime ministerial candidate is certainly not acceptable. Being a representative of the people and holding such a significant office in the cabinet, Khurshid must have thought twice before giving such immoral statements publicly. It was more bewildering when he openly said to the media that he has done nothing wrong in calling Modi so.

Well, this is not the first time when our political leaders have flaunted such cheap gesture. Before this, Congress MP Digyavijay Singh has been hogged into limelight several times for articulating inappropriate terms for their opposition. And not only Congress, politicians from almost all the parties have invited controversy with their passionate statements in the recent past.

The trend is really not going down well with the people of this country. This time maximum number of youth will exercise their franchise in the coming general election and with the rise in awareness and education level, it is obvious that these self destructing acts will certainly take a toll on the parties’ performance. The politicians must not forget that there is an intense fire burning within most of the people to see a positive change. Hence, these cheap criticisms and diatribe thrown to one another will give a wrong message to the change seekers and might become counter- productive too.

Secondly, leaders are the ones who are looked upon. They are admired, adored and loved by the common masses. But when these leaders start behaving like a common people, complaining and reacting to every petty issue, it compels to question –‘are they our leaders in real sense’? They are meant to set an example, a benchmark for the rest of the country through their balanced approach in dealing issues, managing crisis and also countering their opposition. But, unfortunately they are not.

Politicians need to realize that their public image, public speech and public appearance are in constant vigilance by the citizens. Hence, they must abide by the decorum and learn to behave responsibly.