Dehradun, Jan. 12 -- A political party can be in formidable position, as the BJP is in Uttarakhand, and yet self-destruct because of the failure to meet objective standards. It is not enough to have got the better of a weak or divided opposition; a party should be able to function well enough to avoid falling victim to natural entropy. This force acts independently of any opposition. In fact - and this principle lies at the heart of democracy's success - a strong opposition ensures a government functions at the best of its capacity.
While the opposition in Uttarakhand, primarily the Congress, has been notably absent in terms of impact, the ruling BJP has wallowed in a dangerous complacency. This is why reports are emerging on an almost dai...