Holding people accountable

It is heartening to know that a landmark verdict has been passed by the Supreme Court of India that political leaders or outfits which call for agitations or protests should pay compensation for public properties damaged by their members.

Though there was such a ruling earlier, the same was never implemented. I hope the courts would be strict enough to take action against any erring leader, irrespective of party affiliation, religion or caste, in the future. If this is implemented, the happiest people will be “Aam Aadmi” or the common man. Their tax collections are squandered by these politicians on one pretext or other. Only time will tell whether this verdict has any teeth.

From Mr N. Mahadevan

UAE