POLITICS AND POLITICIANS NOT FOR THE COMMON MAN ANYMORE

A recent observation made by a high court in Madras emphasizes that politics should be conducted for the betterment of the common man and the country.

- Mandeep Puri

Playing with people's lives for personal gain is not only a misuse of power but also against constitutional ideals. Justice S M Subramaniam made these remarks in a recent order on a contempt petition filed by R Girija. She approached the court after her tenant, S Ramalingam, an office bearer of the ruling DMK, refused to vacate her house for more than ten years, despite court orders.

The judge highlighted the influential role politicians play in the lives of ordinary citizens. The words and actions of politicians have a significant impact on their followers, party members, and the public at large. It is imperative that this power is not misused for illegal or personal gain.