Intra-party problems the bane of Kerala and Karnataka Govts

By O.J.George

One should admire the Congress Party for its remaining as the main political entity capable of ruling the country even after enjoying the spoils of office since Independence, barring roughly ten years of rule altogether of various other dispensations at the Centre.

It should have disintegrated and degenerated into a non-entity considering the squabbles for pecuniary and other advantages of the political players, judging by the performance of the Opposition bandwagons from time to time when they got power.

There have been a lot of individuals in the Congress Party as well who had indulged in pleasures, grabbing, machinations and money making, but almost all of them emptied themselves out one or the other times.

There were a lot of expectations when the CPM-led V.S.Achuthanandan Government assumed office.

But the people have a feeling that the ruling machinery is working in fits and starts and nothing goes smoothly.

Even if there is a will for some people to deliver the goods, inbuilt opposition to good governance based on personal animosity is standing in the way of performance to the level it is capable of achieving otherwise. No doubt, it is limping forward.

Reports of Smart City woes, PDP ties, Munnar action, Lavalin involvement and the like would not help the common man to fill their tummies.

Prices of essential commodities are skyrocketing, even as the haves and the gullible go for a suicidal drinking binge.

Thieves, racketeers and the mafia are flourishing. No doubt, these illegal operators should be reined in, otherwise, normal life would not be possible.

One thought the BJP Government in Karnataka would be able to do exceedingly well considering the mandate BS Yeddyurappa had got.

Intra-party squabbles have stymied his functioning. Lately, the Chief Minister himself has come out in the open bemoaning that he should not have compromised his values for sustenance of his government. That appears to indicate that he has hit rock bottom in his survival bid.

The ranting and raving, be it in Kerala, Karnataka or anywhere else, will not help to serve the people at large.