(UNI SPECIAL)Amit SenguptaNew Delhi, April 2 -- India, the world's largest democracy, faces a growing governance challenge: leadership without demonstrated competence. Over 900 million voters elect representatives who shape laws, budgets, and national direction. Yet the system rewards charisma, identity politics, and financial clout more than knowledge or capability.
A Political Leader Selection Test (PLST) could introduce a merit-based filter, ensuring that those who seek to govern possess a minimum understanding of governance, law, economics, and ethics.
Data from the Association for Democratic Reforms highlights a worrying trend: a significant proportion of elected representatives face criminal charges, while many lack formal exposure ...