Second important aspect in this regard is retirement age of politicians. Old age politicians are not able to tackle the critical issues of the nation. In present circumstances, most of Indian politicians are above sixty. Young people are joining politics but number of such people is so minimal.

Many intellectuals of the nation are so conscious on this issue. Among them is Infosys mentor NR Narayana Murthy. According to Murthy; politicians should retire at the age of 60 and act as advisors without playing an active role in governance. He believes, the country needs young brains with great vision that will be given only by the younger generation. Murthy’s statement came before media while he released his book, ‘A Better India, A Better World’— a compilation of his speeches delivered all over the world—by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He also strongly advocated that politicians after 60 should adopt ‘Vanaprastha’.

Expressing disgust over the bad words mouthed by the netas by making personal attacks during campaigns, Murthy said, leaders should fight polls based on issues of development and inclusive growth. Our electoral battle should be restricted to issues pertaining to development, poverty alleviation, infrastructure and better education.
In an oblique reference to the war of words between BJP leader LK Advani and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, he opined that Politicians are taking swipes at each other on trivial issues rather than discussing serious matters pertaining to the layman.