Sometimes one is amazed at the patience, perseverance of Rahul and Gandhi family. Many of the Congress leaders are not frank, honest and open in expressing their views and opinions. It hurts decisions and makes the path difficult for them. It is torturing those noble souls.

A leader is to represent all. They are to work for the evolution of solutions to establish what is true and right. They are not lawyers to present one side or group. They are to look into truth from all sides and angles and not those convenient to them.

It has to start with transparency in interaction and discussions without hesitations, reservations, fears and threats. It is speaking the truth and facilitating it to prevail. Rahul is supposed to do what is right and just while Congress leaders are not helping but obstructing it.

If you are honest, even if you disagree, it allows the growth of mutual trust and confidence. Concealing or suppressing information or arguing about it does not help the process. If one wants to convey honest views to others, including Rahul, there are many ways.

Politicians are rarely frank and open in their opinion in public interactions with the media around them. It is understandable if they want to avoid political inconveniences. But are they honest in personal, official discussions? What is the purpose of having them?

By not speaking the truth and being honest in their views, they damage the political process and its correct execution. It is valid for all politicians. But Congress leaders have a duty and scope to change the system. It affects Congress, its leadership and also the public.

Some speak catchy one-liners. Some boisterously and loudly indulge in empty rhetorics. Some silently deceptively send messages across between the lines. It is more for creating the perception that they are in the race. None of them can stand before openness, honesty and truth.

Top leadership ultimately has to steer through the political path with necessary corrections. But why are Congress leaders making the path so hard if they really want to achieve the goal? They are not helping the process by becoming a part of the problem, not solutions.

Honest discussions, interactions about every issue confronting the party, people and the country; the application of mind, speaking out and listening to others’ views, openly or privately, is a duty. If leaders fail in it, they are not true representatives of the party or people.