In a recent tweet, former Union Minister P. Chidambaram highlighted the Chandigarh Mayor’s election as a stark warning about the potential abuse of power. Drawing parallels with previous instances in Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Maharashtra, he emphasized the recurring pattern of disregard for the people’s verdict by the BJP-RSS.
Chidambaram argued that the stability of democracy hinges on the presence of a robust Opposition and the electorate’s choice of diverse parties in various elections. He urged people to reflect on the essence of vibrant democracies, emphasizing the significance of changing governments periodically to prevent the nation from veering towards a one-party state.
The veteran politician posed a critical question: Why do vibrant democracies witness changes in government every 5 or 10 years? According to Chidambaram, this rotation is essential to safeguard democracy from transforming into a single-party dominance, citing examples from China, Russia, Türkiye, and various Asian and African nations.
Chidambaram’s tweet serves as a call for vigilance and a plea for active participation in the democratic process to ensure its safety and endurance.
