Who Decides Our Elections?

The TINA - 'there is no alternative' - argument first developed by the Congress in its heyday is being used emphatically by the BJP today. A similar notion prevailed in the US over the forthcoming presidential elections until recently. There appeared to be no alternative to the popular 'war president' George W Bush. Now, however, there are emerging signs of contest, and of a choice - even in the mainstream media. There is a political debate, and that is in itself significant.