I agree with you at some point. It is not the matter being afraid but it is the matter of playing politics while safeguarding the kaum interests rather than personal. I didn't explained it well in my first reply as i don't want to get into this but let me say, "If bittu stands in the election (as he is)," then ppl like me will not vote for him. If Mann stands in the election (As he is), then ppl likes of bittu will not vote for him. So that is main reason why old players with history should not stand in election. You may know how Obama won the election: "New Face with less history"
How long will it take to "taint" a new face? Amritpal Singh Kotdharmu, Gamdoor Singh Jhanduke, Jaspal Singh Manjhpur (Advo) are all new faces but what happened? Learn the nature and behavior of the State. We take all things lightly and form our opinions with little knowledge. Do not take it that I am commenting on some one who has replied to this forum, I'm talking about general tendency among Sikhs. & I think Daljeet Singh bittu will never contest any elections, be it MLA, MP or SGPC, though his party may..