My interest in politics is minimal. Its involvement ends with voting for person I trust, not the party. So I was pleasantly surprised at the announcement that Government does not rule out nationalizing steel industry.
If it happens, it would be step in the right direction. But in all honesty, not many believe it, as it may be deceptive, ambiguous talk for public consumption, fiduciary act, especially in view of the imminence of “In or Out” referendum. It is difficult to believe our fossilized, fiduciary politicians who regard their future career more important than fate of our country. How mighty have fallen, from superpower to marginalized castaway! Egalitarianism does not exist in real world. We only have to look at once confidence oozing two-dimensional German Chancellor who single handedly created refugee crisis, expecting Noble Peace Prize, another Malala?
But if foreign investment dries up, economic progress in doldrums, companies like Tata relocate due to lack of government support and Conservatives in fear of losing next election, then perhaps scenario may change, although I would be reluctant to bet, as dinosaurs would never survive, let alone prosper in real world?
Kumudini Valambia
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