Politicians or leaders?

IT minister Dayanidhi Maran’s resignation has once again proved that we are ruled by ‘politicians’ and not ‘leaders.’ DMK leader and his granduncle Karunanidhi dropped him from the union cabinet, stating that he was not adhering to the party leadership. Maran, who is one of the few sophisticated politicians, had earned the liking of many businessmen, with his wit. His performance in building the IT industry of the country has not been able to save his post. Feud and jealousy in the Maran family, and insecurity from Maran’s growing popularity were more important than his performance. Now A Raja is shifted from Environment ministry and made the IT minister. The vacancy in the cabinet created by Maran will be filled by Radhika Selvi of DMK. Selvi has been a house wife throughout her life and won the MP seat on sympathy votes after her husband was killed in an encounter. This episode tells politicians that it is not necessary to carry out their duties towards the country, but what is more important is to obey their party leaders.