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What are legislators for, anyway?

The recent violent attack on BJP MP Virendra Kumar, who sustained severe head injuries during an anti-encroachment drive on railway land in Madhya Pradesh, shocked the nation. Yet, at the same time there were voices privately gloating that not just this poor victim, but many more legislators de ....Read more

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Eye openerBy: Satish Raut | Wednesday , 14 Jan '09 19:02:51 PM Reply | Forward This is an excellent eye opener article.I talked to many politiciens and legislature on the subject.they were astonished at the depth of the article and agreed the contents.Kudos to writer.Can he put the matter in front of party planners and general public at large ? Now legislatures should devote in ruling the country instead of being feudal lords.

Good articleBy: Rishi Aggarwaal | Tuesday , 9 Dec '08 13:39:41 PM Reply | Forward Good article...planning to enter politics and this was a good primer..

What are legislators for, anywayBy: Pritam S Grewal | Wednesday , 15 Oct '08 2:20:20 AM Reply | Forward Jassi Khangura's 'What are legislators for, anyway?' tellingly reminds peoples' representatives of their expected role. The electors need to be aware of the duties of their representatives in legislature. This can only be possible when voters are politically educated and understand the value of their vote.

attack on legislatorBy: V. Ramanathan | Tuesday , 14 Oct '08 14:44:15 PM Reply | Forward violence i do not condone; since we hve no right to recll an errant legislator this is the only manner in nwhich the common man voter can show his anger. legislator should attend ssembly and participate in activities there that they need not face anger of the common man.

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