So, you are elected to govern a country after winning an election. There are longstanding problems in quality of governance, which you acknowledge but don't make a very serious effort to resolve.
The constitution allows an individual or a group to express their opinions and participate in peaceful protests against perceived grievances. The civilian, unelected entities take up the cause and start raising the issue .The media provides front page coverage to the ongoing fracas. The middle classes are fed up and empathize with the protests despite the colorful background of some of the leaders.
The government is in a pickle.What could possibly be a good response? Would negotiations with unelected civilians and a counter offensive in the media help get you out of the quagmire?
How about laying out a long term plan to tackle corruption , not just one piece of legislation? Propose a slew of measures, i.e. police reform, reform of judiciary etc. Communicate the plan effectively , appoint an elected representative to oversee a timely and effective implementation.
Wouldn't that send a signal of competence and reassure the people , instead of the on-off, erratic response that we have seen so far?
The constitution allows an individual or a group to express their opinions and participate in peaceful protests against perceived grievances. The civilian, unelected entities take up the cause and start raising the issue .The media provides front page coverage to the ongoing fracas. The middle classes are fed up and empathize with the protests despite the colorful background of some of the leaders.
The government is in a pickle.What could possibly be a good response? Would negotiations with unelected civilians and a counter offensive in the media help get you out of the quagmire?
How about laying out a long term plan to tackle corruption , not just one piece of legislation? Propose a slew of measures, i.e. police reform, reform of judiciary etc. Communicate the plan effectively , appoint an elected representative to oversee a timely and effective implementation.
Wouldn't that send a signal of competence and reassure the people , instead of the on-off, erratic response that we have seen so far?
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