The countdown starts
The countdown for elections to the 17th Lok Sabha
begins. There are developments that has taken place in India so far like expansion
of the scope of its democracy through widening representation, devolution of
power and redistribution of resources. The various maladies that have afflicted
the country’s democracy are disinformation campaigns, corruption, disenfranchisement
of the weaker sections of the society, the corroding influence of money and
muscle power in elections, and divisive majoritarian tendencies.
The ECI has announced a series of fresh measures to
strengthen the integrity of the electoral process and curb some rapidly growing
hazards such as the spread of falsehoods aimed at creating social polarisation
for consolidation of votes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who rode to power in 2014 on
the agenda of material progress through Hindutva, has to defend his reign to
seek a second term. His opponents sense an existential danger from him and are
trying to mobilise those left behind or who feel disempowered by his
governance.
The very simple and important manifestos for 2019 elections
should be, save Domocracy, protect Indian Constitution, provide security from
ruling Government dictatorship to all sensitive Government agencies like
defence, RBI, judiciary, etc, bring down sky high level corruption,
transparency, accountability, end of mighty is right, liberties and security to
professional journalists, spreading of fake news, implementation of law and
orders, peace and harmony, safety and security of innocent citizens, and off
course economy, education, health and employment, etc.
The entire opposition is crying wolf about 'their existential
danger' from Modi. They don't have an effective narrative to counter the
various measures implemented by this government successfully over the last 5
years and therefore, resort to 'scare-mongering' of all types. Otherwise,
where's the need for these bunch of opportunists with diametrically opposing
views to come together? Even that they can't do because everyone is focused on
the PM's chair and not on people's welfare or country's development.
The government that wants to rule India needs to be efficient
and honest. India is a big country with
more than hundred crore people. There are 29 states besides few central ruled territories
and economic problems of the states and union territories are different. Planning
for each state is necessary. Use of public money should be proper. Merit must be
the sole criterion for the selection of candidates for jobs. Work culture
should be there. Public investment to create jobs is a must.
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