“Who” for President

I think the Government acted in haste to nominate Sachin Tendulkar (ST) a member of the Rajya Sabha. He would be one candidate the Nation as one would have loved as the President – except, of course, Didi who would have rooted for Dada. Then India would have been the only country boasting of a sportsperson as Head of State. The only other possibility, that may have been, was the late King of Tonga putting the shot in the Olympics. With the foreclosure of that option, of ST as President for the next term, the field is wide open.

I see that former President, APJ Abdul Kalam is a favourite for a second term in opinion polls published by some magazines. Maybe the polls were taken among children or DRDO employees. But another tenure will facilitate publication of a sequel to India Vision 2020 titled India Vision 2050. One advantage with his Presidency would be that he will not have a huge entourage accompanying him on his foreign visits to maintain protocol. With due respects to an elder, I fail to see any achievements by him in his term as the President of India. Charismatic and forthcoming, yes….but so is SRK.

Now SRK as the president. He will definitely take India onto the world stage and may be world screens too. He is well known in the US (especially to the immigration staff) and the West and as our neighbours like anything Bollywood – he could be useful. He has contributed immensely to the economy of Europe and New Zealand by shooting movies there – that is a connection. But beyond that……… Besides, he lives in a place without environment clearance and he smokes in public…

Why not Sonia Gandhi…a dark horse in the race (not meant to be racial). Then Priyanka can take over as Congress President and Chairperson UPA. Rahul, of course, will be the PM. But if it has to an Italian Berlusconi is more colourful……people will say.

Why not ‘elevate’ MMS to the post. He will suit the appointment as he does not have to speak much, no decisions need be taken by him, he can hobnob with foreign heads of state at will without any bindings… yes he may be required to smile now and then…that could be a problem….

By this process of elimination you will find that my Grandma is the best choice for the President….if you have missed her case in this forum forum please follow this link  http://vishkl.blogspot.in/2012/05/grandma-for-president.html