Sir — This refers to the article, “Democracy is all about people” (April 15) by KG Suresh. In the Indian context, democracy seems to be a game of numbers.
We have a Government at the Centre which is surviving not on its strength but on the props provided by two allies, antagonistic towards each other but who are extending support from outside, for reasons best known to them.
Decisions about major development projects and welfare schemes are taken on the basis of personal whims rather than keeping the general good in mind. Unless decisions are taken in national interest with equitable development of each region, regional politicians will continue to rock the development agenda with their private agenda.