"We forget that the main constitutional responsibility of the MLAs and MPs that we vote for is law making, and oversight of the executive to implement those laws. During my husband’s 2014 election campaign, I did not hear a single voter mention this aspect of the legislator’s role."
- Rohini NilekaniIndian author and philanthropist Rohini Nilekani has been outspoken about governance and political participation. She frequently draws attention to the discrepancy between the duties that elected officials actually perform and what the public expects from them. In her statement, Nilekani highlights …