The BJP can save itself by becoming democratic Wednesday, August 26, 2009

A lot of problems can be sorted out if the party were to become transparent and democratic. let leaders be elected by elections. Once this principle takes hold, leaders will be selected by majority. Once elected, they will be acceptable to all party men, and, party sympathisers.

Why did the BJP 'select' LKA as the Leader of the Opposition? Why not have a proper election? Why do political parties shy away from party elections? If Vasundhara Raje was elected by the MLA's, how can Rajnath Singh ask for her removal? Surely, it is the legislature party which has this right.

Nominated, nominated, nominated! All office bearers in the party are nominated. I nominate you, then, you nominate me, then we all nominate each other. That's party democracy!

Finally, the million Rupee question? Will the BJP survive, or, will a new moderate, democratic alternative emerge from the ashes ? Only time will tell.