What should be the priorities of a new government in Tamil Nadu under Mr. Joseph Vijay? In this video, the speaker reflects on the importance of vision, long-term planning, and clean administration in governance. He argues that a new government must move beyond slogans and immediately constitute an expert committee to prepare a serious development…
Category: Politics
Political ideology still matters in practical politics
In this video, we reflect on an important question in public life: Does practical politics require a clear political ideology? In earlier decades, political leaders and movements were often guided by well-defined systems of thought such as capitalism, socialism, and communism. These ideologies provided a philosophical foundation and helped shape policies, public debates, and long-term…
Democracy around the world
The world is becoming more authoritarian everywhere.
Congress Party’s New Office: Time for Fresh Thinking!
I remember my days at the Indian National Congress party at 7 Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Place and role of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji
When I used to work in the AICC in the 1960s I used to see this great personality. Such humility and humbleness I have mot seen in any other political leader.
Congress leaders I had interacted with
Then and now. Idealists and power seekers.
Freedom of a country is diferent from freedom of citizens
In India we do not have public intellectuals who talk about citizen’s liberties.
How I won an election for Madras Legislative Council
People say money and muscle power wins elections in India. My story was different.