An Affront to the Nation

An Affront to the Nation P S Appu THE Prime Minister has rightly interpreted his party's landslide victory at the polls as a mandate for change and for waging war on corruption and inefficiency. He has initiated a few welcome steps keeping these objectives in view. But the inclusion of Bansi Lai in the Council of Ministers has tarnished the image of the new government and whittled down the impact of the Prime Minister's laudable pronouncements. Apart from being a grave political error, Bansi Lai's appointment as Minister is also an open insult to the people of India.