A cynical amendment

It is not unusual for the ruling party of the day to use its power to initiate legislative changes. Almost always, these measures are geared for political gain. In a democracy, this is acceptable as long as the divergence between these steps and national interest does not reach an unacceptable level. The Constitution (117th Amendment) Bill, 2012—that provides for reservations in the matter of promotions and also tinkers with seniority in government service—defies this test of acceptability. It is a move of unusual cynicism on part of the Congress party.

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