Democracy disfigured

At present two opinions are running parallel to each other: one favours abrogating the constitution while the other thinks that sticking to the constitution and democracy is the best solution to all our woes. The aggressiveness with which the two opinions are being propagated tells us that something is not right with the system.
Two things are clear: democracy has failed to deliver during the past eight years as per our expectation and the performance of our politicians has left a lot to be desired. However, it is surprising that they are either silent spectators of, or (un)willing participants in, this uncertain situation. They are not ready to accept that public sentiments are changing about democracy – and about them. During martial law, politicians did not tire of talking about the supremacy of law, ending corruption, holding accountability and granting basic human rights. But, look at their performance now. Why do they not understand that it is their poor performance that is the real threat to democracy?
Mussadiq Khan Niazi
Mianwali