Pertinent questions
The saying is: " Do not create or make law from the bench, just understand, interpret and apply the law". This is how we need to prove that the judiciary is independent and has the capacity and will to operate independently . When a government is not elected and run by emergency rules suspending major rights of the citizen, the only hope and shelter for the powerless people lies in the court of law.
I think the DU case should be an eye opener and lesson for those who are operating against the will of the people. I regret to mention that due to weak handling of the corruption cases more and more sympathy is growing for the defendants. In effect the " corruption charges" are losing support of the people, and clearly taking the turn of a political propaganda and even political blackmail in some cases when we see fingers are now pointed to the bureaucrats.
The very source and authority of power of this government is under question. I think they have the political acumen and authority to judge the current unstable situation which can only be handled by an elected government. Therefore, kindly sit with the politicians as quickly as possible and get a consensus to proceed with the promised election without further delay. Kindly ask the Election Commission to complete the draft voter list followed by the final list as soon as possible but not later than June 2008. The EC is apparently suffering from indecision, and needs guidance from the government.
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