BJP- Jaswant's exit

BJP is the political party I used to admire. For a change, we'd seen leader who came from middle class and who can speak the language of the educated. I was overall impressed with Mr. Vajapayee's 5 year stint in government. One of the good thing was the team has assembled. A team which is mix of professional and good politicians. In his team, one of the person I admired was Jaswant Singh for his efficiency and good administration.

Now 5 years later, when BJP has lost second election and moral down. Jaswant Singh is expelled from party for his opinion on Mr. Jinah and his role in forming Pakistan by partitioning of India.

I really don't know whether his opinion is right or wrong. But what I do know that this is opinion on something that happened 60 years back. After two generations, not many things can be seen in terms of black and white. Even if his opinon is totally wrong, that does not make any difference now. Removing from party was so extreme step.

What really pains me is, BJP has removed one of the most efficient minister they had. So here emotion is ruling over efficiency. Some of the people who were instrumental in expelling him were not so know for their good governance.

Sometimes I think that it is best for India to get best of BJP and Congress together and form a dream team of ministers. Those who are known for good governance rather than those who just know how to play with public emotion.