ChowkNews- Vidyavihar, mumbai

Within the next two months a billion people will participate in the worlds biggest opinion poll ( the indian election) each opinion so different that the ultimate result is a fragmented car with the hood from some party , the engine from another even the nuts on the wheels have a commanding voice over the driver. this is good since democracy is all about diversity.

with all this its amazing how anything gets done in india, thanks for the few good men who keep the destination in focus and push the car now and then.

I dare the elected representatives to act on this list of taboos that would get india moving but would surely mean political suicide.

1. Remove Reservations

Reservations are the bread and butter of the politician, and a slow poison for india. what are we as a nation trying to prove by reservations ? that we have an oppressed class which needs to be looked after instead of helping them get on thier feet and joining the mainstream we are creating fragments among the people. we blamed the british on divide and rule policy but it seems that our politicians have mastered the art.

2. Common civil code.

This is a single country with a single constitution every citizen has equal rights and duties. then what is the purpose of having personal laws , hindu or muslim or christian ??? we can tolerate and practice any religion but should we not have a common law that allows society to bind rather than get divided. Again a sure way to commit political suicide.

3. Ensure Speedy justice.
This will drain the politician of his resources (funds and antisocial elements) however the resulting society will be free and law abiding. how many of the current bunch of candidates can hope to get elected without thier henchmen bullying or enticing the poor and greedy millions with free slums, illicit liqour and other evils?

4. Educate the masses.
Currently a majority of the people in india just think that if rice is provided at two rupees then the government is good and beneficial. how many know that this very subsidy could be used to educate them with skills that would enable them to earn enough so that they can lead a good life ??
Any government that doles out sops just to satiate its voters at the cost of the country will never want to educate its people.

5. Health Care for everyone.
No i dont just mean providing medical care, but complete health care with  stress free lives, recreational facilities for all and not just the rich who can afford clubs. Building commercial centers is fine but can we not make them fulfill the recreational needs of the large population.
i doubt if those in power will dare to cut into the sources for their funds.

6.Basic infrastructure.
Power, Entire india is hungry for power ( i mean electric power) and what do our politicians do, give free power to the rich farmers, i am sure every farmer will be happy to pay if they are asssured that they can have power when they need it most. See number 4 to understand why they want us starved. a starving man will do anything for a few sops.

This list could go on. and i can do nothing about it except vote. and hope that the few good men will eventually push the car into the right direction with enough momentum to carry on.
And Yes I will Vote to keep my hope alive…..