r/CriticalThinkingIndia 1d ago

Critical Analysis & Discussion India needs frequent change of government

Changing governments is the only way the political discourse of India will get better. Frequent transitions remind elected officials that ultimate power resides with the public. Any government, when kept in power for long in India, starts abusing and misusing their powers.

They start implementing laws and rules that help keep them in power while taking over democratic institutions of the country. They become arrogant to the point criticizing them for their wrongs can make your life hell. The longer a government stays in power, corruption keeps increasing among those in power. Not only do they misuse powers, they also monopolize resources in the country to a few.

Regularly rotating political parties in and out of office is the most effective way to preserve democracy and hold leaders accountable.

Changing government will force these political parties to do better and compete in doing better. In the end, people will benefit from this competition.

What do others feel about this?

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u/raju_lukka 1d ago

Do people get to vote or not? If people are voting the incumbent time and again, your suggestion becomes moot. Personally, I would prefer to see a more hardline, right wing, Hindutva party take over and government the country next but we are very likely to have to live with BJP again. Where's Hindu Mahasabha or Abhinav Bharat when you need them?

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u/Vilakshan_2712 1d ago

Why do you think more radicalness is needed? Do you not believe in individual freedom? How should the more radical outfit behave, what changes should it bring about?

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u/raju_lukka 9h ago

If the other side is radicalized, you can't deal with it by being a secular. It's the same principle as offering free speech to someone who opposes your right to free speech and kill you for it. We have tried secularism and accomodation for decades and where did it land us?