The developments in Tamil Nadu over the past two weeks have made a mockery of notions of democracy, constitutional propriety and accountability to citizens. Is this the accountability that a political party in a democracy owes to citizens? For real democracy to be practised in India, it was important that political parties function democratically. However, political parties are wary of internal democracy and prefer centralisation of power. This is the condition of every major political party in India, including new entrant Aam Aadmi Party.

Source: dna February 20, 2017 00:45 UTC