NEW DELHI, March 20 -- Humans by nature are political beings, and politics exists for the common good. Truth and justice ought to be weighed objectively to be the guiding forces in politics to promote the common good. For this reason, the elected representatives are entrusted with the common will. Humans desire to live in a society with peace flowing from truth and justice for the good and wellbeing of all people. Any shortfall is amiss and ought to be corrected immediately before it becomes an acceptable tool for the powerful to control the weak in society.

Political ethics lose its force when politicians engage in favouritism, cronyism, and nepotism. It certainly heralds the arrival of 'Mitr Kaal'-- political clout -- and certainly no...