I am of the firm opinion that reservation
of special quotas in the assemblies and parliament for women would result in
inefficiency and corruption. These are not the training centers to groom
speakers or rulers or statesmen. It is meant for the meritorious, experienced,
exceptionally talented and mature persons, who are successful in one or more
fields, and who are selfless with character and integrity. They alone should be
accommodated in the Parliament and Assemblies where important businesses are
transacted. The immature and unqualified spouse and children or close relative
of a deceased Member of Parliament or Legislative Assemblies shall not be
chosen to contest the election or by-election on sympathetic grounds. Moreover
the term for a Member of Parliament or Assemblies or a minister shall be
limited to two terms only. One should realize that there is no dearth for
competent persons; be it for the post of the Prime Minister in this country.
“Devils rush in where angels fear to
tread.” The parliament and assemblies should not be the abode of criminals,
inefficient people and corrupt persons. The executive, the legislature and the
judiciary shall be accountable to the people of this country, the real
sovereign. The corrupt ministers, leaders and judges shall be dealt with all
seriousness. Substitution of the parliamentary form of government with
presidential form could also be seriously considered.
Reservation should be confined to the
panchayat, the municipality and the municipal corporations alone, which are the
stepping stones to the higher levels.
At this juncture, I would like to mention
that merit alone should be the criterion for appointments to the higher levels
of government posts in the executive and the judiciary and to higher levels of
teachers to IITs, AIIMS, IIMs and other advanced courses. Reservation should be
confined to the first appointment alone; otherwise it would result in
inefficiency and corruption and would demoralize the candidates appointed on
the basis of merit.
Excerpts from
NEED OF THE HOUR
by
Joseph J. Thayamkeril
Lawyer, Kochi, Kerala, India.
josephjthayamkeril.blogspot.com
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