Aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju cracks down on nepotism

Rahul Gandhi once said “My father was in politics. My grandmother and great-grandfather were in politics. So, it was easy for me to enter politics. This is a problem. I am a symptom of this problem”

British writer Patrick French mentioned in his book “India: A Portrait” that 65% of MPs (Member of Parliament) in the age group of 31 to 40 are ‘hereditary MPs’ 

In film industry, most of all the top actors cast in lead roles are sons of film stars (aged or well recognized or retired), directors or producers.

You would know by now what ‘nepotism’ refers to in Politics and film industry in India.

Mr. Raju, Civil Aviation Minister is referring to favoritism granted in business to relatives. It is observed that relatives of some of the officials working in the ministry, its subordinates offices and public sector units under the ministry were taking up jobs with organizations connected with the civil aviation sector without obtaining prior approval of the competent authorities, in violation of the existing rules.

Nepotism is a common accusation in politics where the relative is elevated to a position, though he lacks appropriate qualifications. When it comes to business, the relative gets preference over other meritorious candidates for employment. So, it is generally presumed as an unethical practice.

Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is Right even if no one is doing it

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