Politics And Governance – Importance Of Ethical Leadership
                     Politics And Governance – 
Importance Of Ethical Leadership
Chaitanya Kumari
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Leadership that is based on ethics is necessary for good governance, in 
democratic societies. The accountability and integrity of politicians are 
what make people develop faith in the system. It also makes sure that the 
policies aimed at public welfare go in the proper direction.
Integrity – A key element
When the avenue of politics is viewed, the term “integrity” covers aspects 
like transparency, sincerity, and the leaders following ethical norms.
•Creating trust: When the general public sees that the leaders are driven by 
honesty, trust develops towards the government and system. This trust is a 
pivotal element for appropriate governance; people’s faith in various 
institutions is enhanced.
•Fulfilling promises: Politicians who prioritize integrity almost always fulfill 
the promises that they made during campaigning. This assures people that 
there is no mismatch between the words and deeds of their elected 
representatives.
•Role models: Politicians who stick to ethics become role models for 
other leaders as well as the people. These leaders set aside their 
interests and work for the welfare of citizens. The behavioral standard 
set by such leaders is worth emulating.
Accountability in politics – More details
Making an individual answerable for their behavior and actions comes 
under the purview of accountability. In the field of politics, 
accountability is crucial. It ensures that politicians are obligated to 
explain both their actions and the consequences of policies 
implemented by them.
•The presence of certain things makes sure that there is no compromise 
on the matter of accountability. Here, a press that doesn’t succumb to 
political pressure, autonomous organizations to regulate the conduct of 
leaders, and an independent judiciary are a few examples.
•There should be transparent communication between leaders and 
people. This is about major decisions on key issues and financial aspects 
pertinent to how the funds are being used for welfare. All that acts as a 
deterrent against misuse of power and corruption.
Overcoming obstacles in designing policies
Sometimes politicians could face difficulty from the perspective of ethics 
while designing policies. Here, they have to use their wisdom to 
carefully bring about a balance between all the related, important 
facets.
•Leaders have to develop unambiguous ethical norms that help resolve 
any possible disputes while introducing new policies.
•When working on any new policy, political leaders have to focus on the 
probable effects in the long run, and not on short-term gains.
•It has to be made certain that policies conform to the interests of the 
weaker sections of the population.
•There is one more area where politicians have to exercise utmost 
caution. For matters concerned with national security, they need to be 
wise enough to understand about the extent to which “transparency” 
can be allowed. Leaders have to know where to draw the line.
•In policy-making, the impact of capitalistic forces and other vested 
interests has to be stringently controlled. Or else, there is a risk of the 
policies going against the interests of society. Here, strict laws have to 
be brought into force.
The general public, leaders, and institutions must work in coordination 
to ensure that the importance of ethical values does not decline. It’s 
only then can a political system be established where integrity, justice, 
and equality are the dominant elements.
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