It is not often I find myself on the same side as the BJP but I find myself siding with the BJP on the upcoming election of the new President.  I find it very difficult to get enthusiastic about the idea of a woman President - it seems a non-event given that we have had a woman Prime Minister, which is the more important job.  Having elected Indira Gandhi and almost elected Sonia Gandhi, India does not have to prove anything by electing a woman President.  The more meaningful event in women's lib would be getting more women MPs (through 33% reservation or even better without it, if all parties resolve to give their party tickets to women candidates).  I wish we could have a better candidate.  I am not for a minute getting excited by Shekawat - if you recall his terrible record on Sati no normal person can - but I really feel let down by Congress's choice for President.  After Abdul Kalam, the best of candidates would look inadequate but to nominate this non-entity outsider with a terrible record demeans the office of the President.