‘Six-piece’ narrative is a scam; let us vote for individuals, not parties

For a change, in the coming elections, let us consider individual candidates. [iStockphoto]

In recent days, we have witnessed many political realignments as political leaders take note of the buttered sides of their bread. These defections will increase as we get closer to party primaries. Every electioneering year we have been taken through the same dizzying movements of the political elite. The defections are so rapid and so unpredictable that it is now illogical to vote for any leader on the basis of their party affiliation.

People we once considered life members of political outfits have made U-turns and formed new political vehicles with little consultation with the electorate. Leaders we had considered joined at the hip are now calling each other unprintable names, while those who could not see eye to eye, who had hung each other to dry in public fora, are now best political buddies.