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At a time when the country needs to heal, P.P.P/C and APNU are offering tribalism, conflict and division
Dear Editor
The choices on offer in this upcoming general election, whenever it comes, are utterly dispiriting. At a time when the country needs to heal and come together, the main players – P.P.P/C and APNU – are simply offering more of the same: tribalism, conflict and division. Neither of the two main parties can say that they speak for our diverse nation. Both are controlled by small cliques that have conspired to give us two of the most uninspiring and unsuited candidates for President and Prime Minister ever.
Every now and then, it is necessary for the old decayed ways to crumble and for something new and better to emerge. We need new leaders, new players dedicated to changing the political culture and bringing us back together. Leadership that fosters tolerance, respect, engagement and consensus building. Leadership dedicated to reforming the voting system so that every voice is heard; leadership willing to devolve and decentralise powers and resources to the nations, regions, cities and villages. Leadership prepared to be honest and to think outside the box to give us policies fit to meet the needs of our time in healthcare, social care and infrastructure renewal, growing the economy in a sustainable and fair way so all benefit and the environment can be conserved and renewed.
No one has a monopoly on wisdom – PPP/C or APNU r. All of us – politicians, media and the public – need to be open-minded and engage more with each other to find a way forward that all can embrace.
May new leaders come forward. Let this be the last general election that offers such a pitiful choice of leaders.
I remember one of my late friends since the late sixties mentioned to me that some politicians are like carrion clutching at the soul of mankind! He may be right, editor!
Yours sincerely
Rooplall Dudhnath
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