Does Democracy deserve such politicians?

I became independent 64 years before but who said I feel independent. Democracy is beautiful in this country as the country is rich in its culture. This democracy is for, by and of the people but lately it has lost its essence.

I write this blog to tell them

That I know

I earn the money

But it goes into your hands 

And u call it TAX

It’s just 'Theft made legal'

India is a country of more than a billion. It has a rich cultural heritage. Owing to the selfishness of the rulers in past, it allowed foreigners not only to invade but also to establish their rule here. After suffering great losses and humiliation, fortunately it got some enlightened political leadership; and became independent. 

But Independence came to the coutry at a very heavy cost. The foreign rulers of the past had ensured that the people of India remained divided. They had used the institutions of religion and caste very effectively to divide and rule. Though many great leaders worked hard to bring the people of India together, they were outnumbered by the so called leaders who were willing to play second fiddle to the foreigners and bring down the political standard of India by sowing seeds of dissension among the people.

Unfortunately for India, the post-independence leaders, with rare exceptions, did not emulate the great patriots who led the independence struggle; but have only chosen to follow the corrupt, who were not for uniting the Indians and making the nation strong. Such pernicious elements are growing in number and have already lowered the political standard of India.

The fundamental advantage of democracy is freedom of expression and meaningful, logical discussion in public forums. Such discussions should take place with the sole aim of arriving at the best decisions and ensuring justice and public welfare; there is no room for animosity or suppression of arguments of others. Ideas can be expressed powerfully but without losing patience and mutual respect. The leaders of past generations have demonstrated on a number of occasions such national spirit and individual dignity.

Even though more than six decades have passed since India became independent, evidently the political standard has been watered down. The present day leaders, excepting Dr. Abdul Kalam and a few others, hardly speak or do anything to improve the standard of political behaviour in India. The entry of people with criminal records into political system, and very ineffective legal framework against tort, and despicably bad enforcement of the laws have made it possible to convert the political institutions into the business houses of selfish politicians; who do not know, do not care to know the importance of duty, discipline and decorum in political activities.

Today I got up to see the Republic Day parade and thought do the politicians deserve this beautiful democracy. I wondered

                   Who would want to stay in this new world that rots?

Please answer me... tell me what we can do to restore this democracy as an individual?