This refers to the article “Being Unelected Is Not Unimportant” (ET, 28 January 2026). Being noticed is, in fact, crucial in all forms of democracy—whether constitutional or popular.
Constitutional democracy rests on patriotism, respect for the Constitution, and the principle of equality irrespective of gender, religion, caste, race, or social status. Popular democracy, however, often thrives on familiarity, visibility, social engagement, and the ability to connect with people—sometimes even at the cost of overlooking ethical distinctions between what is right, wrong, or outright unacceptable. This partly explains why our elected bodies increasingly include individuals with criminal backgrounds.
In this context, strong and genuinely independent institutions—such as the Judiciary, Defence and Security forces, the Monetary Authority, and the education and health systems—can make a decisive difference. Their effectiveness depends on realistic autonomy, insulation from political interference, and accountability to the people through Parliament, ideally comprising individuals with proven constitutional integrity and democratic values.
Ultimately, governance must be robust, ethical, and free from corruption driven by selfish motives, divisive ideologies, and the manipulation of social biases. Only then can national progress and welfare measures truly serve the people.
Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu can be the only objective behind all Public Policies, and Laws of the Country..
T V Gopalakrishnan
Bengaluru
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