THE HYPE SURROUNDING YOUNG POLITICAINS

George Bernard Shaw had once quoted, “If age was a criteria for commanding respect, the stones on the pavement of London command most respect.” Though Mr.Shaw was completely accurate in his analysis, it does not mean that an omelette must be served raw.Let us face the harsh fact folks, most young politicians today, are thriving on the images of “ pappaji” and “mummyji”. Those who rise in politics through hard work and dedication are not even close to young when they finally attain a position of some influence .To add to that, most people with their integrity to safeguard, give up politics when they see its true face.We are well aware of the filth we are submerged neck deep in. The phrase, ‘Money talks’ has not been implemented anywhere as shamelessly as in Indian politics. The list of cons of Indian politics is never ending. India as a nation has suffered mercilessly under greedy and power hungry politicians. Nehru’s message, “Our dream is to wipe every tear of every eye, that may be beyond us, but as long as there are tears and suffering, so long our work will not be over.” has long been lost into oblivion. The work done by our country’s leaders has seen a steady decline and the tears and suffering of the common man have been amplified.To add to this scenario today, we have the young politician. The charm and charisma that radiates from their erect posture and practiced gait, the polished English emanating from their mouth and the ever welcoming smile on their face, have become the characteristics of today’s young politicians. The face of Indian politics is rapidly changing, no doubt. But are their methods changing? They carry the same failed agendas of their mentors and use the same vote bank politics. The people of India are not seeing an overhaul in their political system, they are merely seeing nepotism take over rationalism.Other young faces in Indian politics include those of filmstars. After living a life of luxury by dancing for the people, they now desire to live a life of greater luxury by making the people dance to their tunes. Here again, it is their on screen persona which attracts voters not their deeds, which are too few to speak of anyways.The era of workers of society being elevated to the pedestal of politicians has long gone. Today’s clean shaven faces in politics boast of degrees from universities like Oxford and Harvard, they are blissfully unaware of the ground realities of their own constituency. The silver spoons shoved deep into their throat chokes their ability to understand the plight of the common man. Are we to expect a person who does not understand the problems to find a solution to them?May god save my nation!