This perception has led to dire predictions that if the Bharatiya Janata Party wins this election again, it will perhaps be the last election. Amidst the cynicism and the resignation, surprisingly, there has been a turn to an idea that all politics is established on the samvidhaan – the Constitution. It is the fact that the samvidhaan has emerged as an iconic symbol of the praja in the prajatantra. While poll pundits and journalists argue over what is the real issue in this election, it is quite clear that the Constitution has emerged as the star of political rhetoric, the darling of raja and praja alike. The idea of popular sovereignty and its protection by the samvidhaan has now become political commonsense and a rhetorical habit.

Source: The Star May 30, 2024 03:53 UTC