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Go for change

Apropos Khushwant Singh's article, "Shift to presidential form of democracy" (Sunday Tribune, Dec 16), parliamentary form of government hasn't served us well. It has promoted indiscipline, vote-bank politics and corrupt government mechanism. The present era of coalition governments has only worsened it. Presidential democracy can overcome this disorder as it will be a one-man show and states will be governed by Governors, not Chief Ministers. Revolutionary changes are required to alter the political system and restore the faith of the people.

KS Sekhon, Patiala

The strong matter

The Indian electorate has seasoned as far as the choice of a chief ministerial candidate goes (Ground Zero, Dec 16). A person who can provide good governance becomes an icon, like Modi is today. A strong national party with poor governance skills will be rejected while a new outfit with a promising leadership will get repeated mandate. Strangely, if a leader becomes too popular, he is dubbed autocratic. In India, it has been observed that the best has been achieved under the leadership of such leaders.

LR Sharma, Sundernagar

II

Modi is sure to get even a fourth term. Ironically, the Congress criticises him for his 'personality cult' and 'dictatorial' style of functioning. Is the Congress, entrenched in a dynastic mode, really democratic in its structure and internal functioning? With all his weaknesses, Modi remains a towering image of hard work, with sincere approach to development and is free from any allegations of corruption. It would be the country's misfortune if his talent is not positively utilised at the national level.

Ved Guliani, Hisar

Ande Dean Anand, Solan

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