Evils of patronisation
A Mahasen, Dhaka
Those who patronise too much, eventually fall a victim to the (elaborate) system which is thus erected around them. The principle applies at all levels, vertical or horizontal, in private or public life. Sycophancy is one of the low-key flags fluttering around the back doors. That is why we are talking so much about transparency in public services.Therefore it is necessary to examine the boundary conditions for such non-essential luxuries or artificial fortresses in life, and review the system from time to time. Once the boundary conditions are exceeded, control slips, and chaos takes over. The disintegration is quicker, because those who serve (stooges at one stage) do not and cannot plan and foresee the consequences, and the patrons are lost in smugness and a false sense of over-confidence. The readers can cite many examples from personal observation, in different fields. Take a closer look at our political culture prevailing today. How far the deterioration is due to unbridled misuse of this micro and hidden, crafty art (in the background)? Nepotism is another face of patronisation. It is bahurupi (multifaceted) manifestation of maya (illusion) alluring the greedy and the crafty godfathers living in a world of virtual reality. Today the images of the major political parties is rather pathetic. It cannot get out of the vicious circle of entrenched misuse of power and influence. The public investment returns are dwindling. The result of the preceding general election was stunning, the way the ruling party was routed, securing only one-fifth of the 300 seats. It cannot be explained to corrupt practices during voting; and expenditure of huge amounts of electioneering funds does not explain it either. Human nature changes marginally, and the base effects ultimately turn the tide (mass effect, as seen in India at the recent general elections based on the Shiny [urban] India' slogan, according to media analysts). Black money is another field, partly visible, and partly hidden. It is a system of unstable gain for a limited period. The half-life' of this radioactivity' is low. The same deterrent applies when applied to the patronisation of terrorism, to maintain hold and sway. Top-heavy. The center of gravity is too high for stability. This is science, not politics! Solid roots and foundations can afford the gentle swaying of the branches and the sweet fluttering of the leaves. The climate is breezy, windy, cyclonic, or Kalbaishaki? Can we say our politics is working under "normal working conditions"? And our civil service, and the other public services? No. Let the experts analyze the intricate implications.
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