[Not to be Left behind Editorials, Hindustan Times - February
07, 2012
Think global, act global seems to the CPI(M)'s new
motto, a variation on the old think global, act local… Of course, the Karatian
vision is based on opposing casteism, communalism, gender-based exploitation,
and taking into account tribal, regional and ethnic issues as well as the
struggle against neo-liberal economic policies pursued by the government. When
it comes to simplicity of purpose and language, you really have to hand it to
the lads in the CPI(M). We admire people who are consistent.]
Deprecating rise of political dynasties, activist
Medha Patkar today suggested the "one family, one elected
representative" cap in politics.]
There is no gainsaying the fact (echoing Nikhil
Chakravarty) that the Left has some of our most honest politicians. They can’t
be faulted for honesty of purpose also. But compulsions of international
affairs skew their domestic policies, and as a result, they have not been able
to outgrow the poverty-oriented politics. Caste and religion are their Achilles
heel, an honest appraisal of which can definitely provide them some headway.
[TNM55]
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