Re: [prpoint] Time has come to handover the mantle to next generation

 

True Mr Srinivasan, 

It is quite natural. Even property is not passed on by the parents to their children on the fear that they may be neglected. As you said it is the feeling of insecurity. There are instances that wealth is donated by way of deed of will to some charity where they fell that children did defy their wishes. Some die intestate for the reason that they couldn't decide upon partitions till their death. 

It is common in families, in political parties and in professional organisations too. The probable reasons are that (1) Elders feel that the time is not ripe for transfer of leadership/ownership (2) Elders must be selfish to part with the power/wealth (3) Elders feel that they are still energetic and capable of wielding the power or managing the wealth.

Stagnant waters don't flow down unless floods or flash floods push them downwards. 

On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Prime Point Srinivasan <prpoint@gmail.com> wrote:

 

hi all

Handing over the power from one generation to another generation has always been a challenge in the history.  Generally people like to enjoy power at all ages.  They feel 'insecured' when they lose power.  

Even in the past, it was nothing new that the senior generation always thought  that they were  the 'best suited' to hold the power than their next generation.  The seniors who are in the authority enjoying powers should gracefully handover their authority to their next generation and mentor them.  

Unfortunately, it never happens in all sectors, be it political, corporate and other organisations.  Till they are forced out, they want to hold on to the power.  This creates large gap between two generations and the senior generation gets a bad name for not understanding the changing aspirations.

In late 1960s, seniors in the Indian National Congress were reluctant to understand the changing trends, leading to the emergence of Indira Gandhi  by breaking Congress.  Shri Chandrasekar formed 'Young Turks' in those days.

Many of the Regional political parties in India, are still in the control of seniormost generation.  Ironically Shri Karunanidhi, even at the age of 90 does not want to handover the Presidentship of DMK to his own son Shri Stalin (62), who continues to be the chief of 'Youth Wing of DMK'.  

The present Congress Party also formally handed over the mantle six months back to the next generation in the Nehru family and not outside the family.

The recent elevation of Narendra Modi as the Chief of Campaign 2014 is another example of how the senior generation is reluctant to handover the mantle to the next generation.  

I have the greatest respect and admiration for Shri  L K Advaniji.  He has been in politics for the past 60 years.  Both in private and public life, he has maintained impeccable integrity and character.  Even his political opponents would criticise him on his policies and not on his political integrity.  Many of the senior officials who worked with Advani ji have always told me about his personal life and political life. 

Now India has nearly 60% population of youngsters.  The aspiration of younger generation has changed drastically over a period of 10 years.  Now the political parties also have to change their policies and communication style to suit the new trend.

The types of leadership which were successful 10 years back, may not be suitable now with the change of mindset and technology.  

Shri Advani and other senior leaders have openly boycotted the Goa meeting, indicating their resentment.  Though BJP is trying to defend their action as routine blaming the media, it has proved that how senior generation in general is reluctant to accept the changes.  

Though there can be varied views on Narendra Modi, he is now seen as 'Youth Icon' (he is aged 62!), exciting the youngsters and students.  Goa conclave has taken bold decision, defying the seniors, respecting the aspirations and mood of their own cadre.  

No doubt that senior generation has contributed a lot in the making of the nation and the respective institutions, but they should also realise that a time has come to handover the mantle to the next generation and mentor them wholeheartedly.

I am surprised to see today that Shri Advani writing about Kamal Hassan's Vishwaroop in his blog and not about Modi's elevation or his absence in Goa due to his 'ill health'.  Shri Advani should realise that the country needs more than 100 Advanis with impeccable integrity and character.  He should move beyond a political party and try to develop more and more future leaders with his vast experience and knowledge.  

Srinivasan

Prime Point

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