Let me begin by saying that I am a big fan of Sanjay dutt and his brand of comedy movies. More recently they have been instrumental in re-introducing the concepts of Gandhian philosophy aptly named Gandhigiri to the masses. How ever this piece is more about Sanjay Dutt the person who recently decided to contest the parliamentary elections, the person who was convicted of possession of illegal firearms procured from his terrorist acquaintances. The same people who were indited in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast. Now out on bail he is trying to get the supreme court to find a way for him to contest. I wonder if this is the kind of person we would want to be our representative, however great be his artistic credentials.
Another case is that of Mohd. Azharuddin, the former captain of the Indian cricket team , a very elegant batsmen and a well respected fielder. Towards the end of his career he was suspected of being involved in the infamous match fixing scandal. He was accused of colluding with some bookies to throw away the cricket matches for monetary gain. As a result he was banned from playing cricket by the ICC. Now he has also decided to contest elections this April.
Now they are busy these days, making political speeches resolving themselves of all guilt, and feigning ignorance. It is obvious that even after being punished for their crimes by the law , they have not learned anything to make amends.
The question I would like to asking why we as a society are still willing to support their political ambitions. Are we ourselves so morally bankrupt that we are willing to bet our future on these fallen heroes rather than try to find leaders with the highest moral credentials. It is time we should show these two their place.
Their hopes and dreams to "lead the country" should be vehemently and unequivocally crushed.
Another case is that of Mohd. Azharuddin, the former captain of the Indian cricket team , a very elegant batsmen and a well respected fielder. Towards the end of his career he was suspected of being involved in the infamous match fixing scandal. He was accused of colluding with some bookies to throw away the cricket matches for monetary gain. As a result he was banned from playing cricket by the ICC. Now he has also decided to contest elections this April.
Now they are busy these days, making political speeches resolving themselves of all guilt, and feigning ignorance. It is obvious that even after being punished for their crimes by the law , they have not learned anything to make amends.
The question I would like to asking why we as a society are still willing to support their political ambitions. Are we ourselves so morally bankrupt that we are willing to bet our future on these fallen heroes rather than try to find leaders with the highest moral credentials. It is time we should show these two their place.
Their hopes and dreams to "lead the country" should be vehemently and unequivocally crushed.
