Nepotism happens everywhere at all levels so that eventually everyone becomes involved either in its perpetuation or its cover-up. Its prevalent in all of government and certainly influences whether bills are passed or killed, and what money is spent on. In some cases it leads to elected officials having their families indirectly becoming involved in deciding how they are going to vote, which comes in conflict with the best interests of their constituents; however, as with so many things in government, what goes on is so isolated from public view that no one seems to care. And, if they can openly get away with it in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, why cant they get away with anything on the district and local level as well. Oh! And like I said its on both sides of the aisle with involved political parties participating. And thats why nobody complains. Of course, in KP assembly its even a bigger deal. Of course, the executive branch is even worse. And the bush administration made nepotism an industry. Of course, most of the real benefits of nepotism dont occur even in the dim light of KP assembly. But those relatives still have to show results. So if youre still having problems understanding whats happening in Peshawar, just check out the money thats coming in to these politicians and their families. Thats why they vote like they do, and thats how they get away with it. And if you dont do something about it right now, the worst is yet to come.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 06:37:10 +0000