The 18 day revolution in Egypt is a demonstration of the will of people. It shows that people power can change political machinations and wrest the most powerful from their pedestal. It is also an indication of things to come in countries where years of misrule have brought only miseries to their citizens. There are many lessons to be learnt from Egypt's story. Amazing growth (economically) if not matched by distribution of wealth leads to discontent. People in all rungs of the society have a right to partake in the prosperity of the country. As the Mahatma Gandhi said " Though equality is the ideal, since it can not be achieved, I work towards equitability", every leader across the world must work towards equitability. Lest, prosperity may lead to discontent and prompt revolutions like in Egypt.
Though Egyptians have succeeded in their bid to change the ruler, let us pray that they also demonstrate an equal commitment to instal democratic institutions in their country. Let us hope the military leadership facilitates a change over to democracy and yet again prove that the will of the people prevail!
Though Egyptians have succeeded in their bid to change the ruler, let us pray that they also demonstrate an equal commitment to instal democratic institutions in their country. Let us hope the military leadership facilitates a change over to democracy and yet again prove that the will of the people prevail!
