Caretaker government
In recent days it has become a fashion to blame the past CTG for the 1/11 episode. It is the human nature to pass on one's blame to others to hide one's own failures. Some quarters are even asking for the 'trial' of the persons involved in the changeover. The hula, as can be seen, is masterminded by few controversial influential persons whose role during pre- CTG era came under drastic scrutiny. We all know why and how the then political circumstances and deteriorating law and order situation pushed the country towards the changeover. There was no other alternative whatsoever due to the intransigence of the power hungry groups. The fact, however, remains that the people of this country, except for the few disgruntled politicians, overwhelmingly supported the changeover. Even the international community seeing the internal huge public support came out publicly in support of the CTG. The role of the administration of the CTG in handling the total affairs of the country cannot be termed perfect. But there is no denying that the corruption which bore its firm roots from the pre-CTG era got a tremendous jerk with the changeover. Persons who once considered themselves too powerful and above any kind of law of the country were brought to face charges in the court. Henceforth, I am sure before embarking upon any large scale corruption a person will now think twice about his accountability to the nation, may be at a later date.
The war against corruption and about its awareness amongst the people were firmly rooted by the CTG, now it is to be seen how the elected government carry it further to make the country less corrupt, if not corruption free. May be the handling of the politicians and the political issues by the CTG was not proper and showed signs of immaturity, yet the regime presented the nation a less faulty voter list, a National ID card and, most importantly, a free and fair election acclaimed by the international community, through which the present government came to power. The contribution of the CTG in these matters and peaceful transfer of their power to the elected government will be remembered by the nation for years to come.
It is now to be seen how the present government perform and discharge its responsibility entrusted to them by the nation in the process of a free, fair and impartial election set by the CTG. Let us be bold enough not only to criticize their failures but also be fair enough to praise their successes and achievements. Let us forget the politics of revenge forever because it will not take the nation anywhere, except chaos and instability.
May I conclude with a famous saying from Leo Tolstoy, “ Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself”.
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