Summary: Democracy is a method of Government of the ‘People’ for ‘All the People’. Not a dictatorship of the ‘Majority’ nor appeasement of any ‘Minority’, but with an empathetic understanding of the interests of All. However, as any such system cannot really be designed for all times, a good system should allow for means to […]
Summary: The 26/1 I terror attack at Mumbai was allowed to grow from an incident into a major terror attack due to lack of preparation and lack of Standard Operating Procedures and due to a systemic absence of leadership at all levels, willing to stand-up and be accountable.
Summary: A Democracy is only as effective as its electoral system. Our present electoral system suffers from many short-comings that, given the will of the people and support of the Election Commission and the Judiciary, can be easily corrected. ONE NATION, ONE POLL to better reflect people’s choices clearly at that time and allow for […]
Summary: Language is for communication, both Nationally and Globally. Also, enough importance must be given to the ‘Mother’ tongue / Local language especially understanding what it is in today’s context of couples from different language backgrounds and also when working in different language areas. We also need to develop our ancient language Sanskrit. Especially today […]
Summary: The demand for the division of existing large States into Smaller States has long been pending. Some States such as Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Telangana have been carved out, though in the case of Telangana it was against the will of the State Legislature. Decisions on the division of States should be properly considered and […]
Summary: Development at many times calls for acquisition of Property, and / or curtailment of some Rights, of the people affected. It cannot be anyone’s rational argument that we deny development or leave resources unexploited. We should only seek to do so with equitable compensation as quickly as possible, to those affected and ensure least […]
Summary: Qualified, competent, industrious Bureaucrats with high integrity and loyalty to the Nation and an attitude of ‘Service before Self’ are essential for a government to function properly. They must be selected from those who have proved themselves so for some years in Service and also, displayed discipline and the ability to take and obey/execute […]
