Dehradun, Feb. 23 -- It is deeply concerning that the culture of entitlement within Uttarakhand's ruling BJP and its affiliates continues to push the boundaries of constitutional propriety. The latest incident, in which the Director, Basic Education, Ajay Kumar Naudiyal, was assaulted in his office in the presence of Raipur MLA Umesh Sharma 'Kau', shows a disturbing disconnect with reality. A culture has developed in which the followers of politicians have come to believe that they are above the law, and proximity to power provides them immunity to indulge in all kinds of hooliganism.
The assault has naturally angered the state's government employees and they have threatened to launch protest actions if appropriate action is not taken in t...