WHEN a nation is in crisis, it is the duty of its citizens to increase their scrutiny of the deeds and words of those who wield authority and power. Such scrutiny is perhaps all the more urgent when the nation is confronted by a triple crisis – a health crisis; an economic crisis; and a political crisis. Citizens should not only be alert and evaluative but also wise and reflective.
The need for such an approach becomes apparent when we examine three aspects of governance which have come to the fore in recent times.