Summary:
In his book titled ‘Wake Up Call’, Mr.
Kallam flagged several issues and possible solutions to strengthen collapsed systems for a robust democracy. It is time for the people, particularly youth, to lead the charge and put ‘derailed democracy’ back on track, restore autonomy of institutions and check worsening corruption, he said. Two political parties, mired in various scams and corruption sharing power alternately was not democracy, he said. Sastry, former ditor, Andhra Bhoomi, said democracy was not just smooth transfer of power once every five years alone. more-inRetired IAS officer and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Ajeya Kallam said citizenship is not only a right but also a duty..