Letter to BS: Opposition needs to prioritise talent over loyalists, dynasts

If they don't mend their ways, India might soon find itself without a strong Opposition capable of enforcing checks and balances on the government

Jyotiraditya Scindia on March 9 tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress party blaming the high command’s negligence of his capabilities and contribution to the party, which, he said, helped the party to form the government in his home state of Madhya Pradesh. The writing, however, was on the wall long before the Scindia scion had actually made his move. It was evident from the beginning that the Maharaja would not take the fact that he was kept away from power roles of the party lightly.
 
Unfortunately, this is a pattern and not an isolated incident