But there is some difference between us and them. We are not public figures. We are not accountable to public. We can be extravagant. We can spend our money on expensive parties. We can purchase expensive watches, cameras, laptops, cars, clothings etc. We are not bound by any accountability to public or have to be a role model for public. We pay entertainment tax and that ends our responsibility towards nation. Although Gandhiji would have expected us to be austere in all walks of life when 40% of our population lives hand to mouth, who cares for his thoughts now. Not even government.
So much for self evaluation. These two are public figures who could have shown example to others by spending this money in a better cause. They can learn something from their party icon. However, to buy their argument of expenditure of self earned money we should be given access to their bills. Is it not highly likely that hotels who earn a lot by hosting foreign dignitaries will subsidise stay of External Affairs ministers?
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I also dont completely buy this claims that they were paying for that own expenses and its because of the mistrust created in past by many people in such position.
And I do agree with you that these people should be simple in their living. Otherwise a common person can't connect to them. They remain an elusive to them. Also regardless of whehter these people are paying there own expenses or not, it creates a doubt in our minds.
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