Campaign-promises Quote by Rohinton Mistry
““There must be a lot of duplication in our country’s laws," said Dukhi. "Every time there are elections, they talk of passing the same ones passed twenty years ago. Someone should remind them they need to apply the laws." "For politicians, passing laws is like passing water," said Narayan. "It all ends down the drain.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Fine Balance, 1995
Laws are repeatedly duplicated and ineffective, likened to water that drains away, highlighting political stagnation.
In simple terms: Laws are often duplicated and wasted.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for meaningful legal reform.
Themes
law
politics
inefficiency
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- legislative review
- public advocacy
- civic education
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
policy duplication
bureaucracy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies repeat ineffective laws?
- How can citizens push for substantive legal updates?
A Different Perspective
Change is hard due to entrenched interests.
