Politics in India is a lucrative career for aging flim stars, cricketers and other celebrities. The latest to join the club of “I’m famous so I will join politics” is Mohmd. Azharuddin, e.x. Captain of the Indian cricket team. When asked the reason for joining politics, he said “he was swayed by the plight of the poor who struggle to get basic amenities like education and medical facilities”. This sounds like prepared text given to any celebrity joining the party. I’m not picking on the man or the party; but nevertheless I’m pained by this insincere attempts to make politics a cheap hunting ground.
On a related note Govinda a actor, cum part time Members of Parliament has the lowest attendance in the current 14th parliament. Apparently Mr. Govinda thinks dancing and romancing on screen is more important than discussing national issues in the parliament. This is ridiculous, for the amount of money spend on conducting the parliament, the MP salaries and what not – at the least these people should go to the Parliament. The CPM party has the best attendance. My respect for the communist has been growing steadily. To me the communists seem to the most disciplined of all the parties. I don’t agree with their political views but I certainly respect their ethics and public conduct.
“80% of success is just showing up” – Woody Allen