For long, the politicians had the upper hand. They dictated policy making, most of which benefitted them and their parties, rather than the people. They, who dont miss an opportunity to claim the primacy of Parliament, did everything in their capacity to ensure Parliament didnt work, lawy making held hostage to petty party politics. In a way, the cart was before the horse.
Now, the horse is firmly in front of the cart. The agitation for Jan Lok Pal bill has shaken the politicians out of complacency, made them debate issues of national importance in Parliament, and made them understand that in a democracy, it is the people who comes first and foremost. The politicians and parliament are only a means to achieve an end.
Anna Hazare's crusade may have many drawbacks, but we have to thank him for putting the power back where it should be - with the PEOPLE.
And that is no mean achievement. We owe him a great debt.
