A banana republic is defined as
- "a small state that is politically unstable as a result of the domination of its economy by a single export controlled by foreign capital."
In contemporary parlance, any state where the rule of law does not prevail is named a banana republic.
If a state is not to become a banana republic, various institutions need to perform their role responsibly. In particular, the judiciary, the police, the election authority and the so-called nominal heads like the President and the Governor have to be true to their calling.
In this regard, India is in a perilous state for a long time. Judicial delays and motivated judgments are legion. The police dances to the dictates of political masters. The election commission seems to be on surer footing. President, Vice-President and Governors are at the beck and call of the party in power. Some of them become conscious of their duties only after demitting office.
If a state is not to become a banana republic, various institutions need to perform their role responsibly. In particular, the judiciary, the police, the election authority and the so-called nominal heads like the President and the Governor have to be true to their calling.
In this regard, India is in a perilous state for a long time. Judicial delays and motivated judgments are legion. The police dances to the dictates of political masters. The election commission seems to be on surer footing. President, Vice-President and Governors are at the beck and call of the party in power. Some of them become conscious of their duties only after demitting office.
Just see the latest judgement for Karti in Madras High Court & how it was stayed by SC. His father's election of 2004 is still to be decided
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