I have this habit to participate in serious discussions on various topics in my group of friends.
One of the most repeated issues to ponder on and offer our precious our opinions(!) is Indian Political System, Great Indian Congress (does this sound like Great Indian Circus?), BJP and the habit of our leaders to build political empires.
So that was just another instance, when the topic veered to grand declaration done by Mr. Robert Vadra, that he will join active politics 'if it is popular desire!'. It is uncalled for.
One of my friends believed that it is extra-ordinary predicament for Gandhi Family. 'Come on,' he said, 'Gandhis can not enlighten the son-in-law and tell him to just shut up.'
Another one asked a perennial question rather discourteously ,'arre ye dynasty to sub common hai, lekin imperative point is will you vote for anyone and everyone, just because the name is gandhi?'
Worst part of this episode is the timing. This is one of the nastiest turn of events. When Rahul Gandhi has almost staked his entire political career on UP state elections and he is on his journey of consolidation and future possible assignment as PM, this statement is absolutely unnecessary. Fact of the matter is person in question is with no last name Gandhi, but Vadra.
It took the authority of Priyanka Gandhi to clarify that her husband is happy being a businessman. But the damage is already done.
Come to think of it, isn't it disgusting for most years after independence, one family has been in the power at the centre.
Ironically the parties that attack Congress do also indulge in promoting the kith and kin of the leaders directly or in a roundabout way.
However sometimes it is too much to grasp. The audacious assertion by Mr. Vadra is perfect example.
Postscript: An IAS officer, on election duty, tried to stop the huge cavalcade of Mr. Vadra. And next thing he knows, he was transferred to Goa !
