Dynasty vs Government.
Kudos to R.Jagnnathan for his piece, Dynasty Vs government (DNA, 8/4) which hits the nail on its head. As he has pointed out Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have never taken any step to promote good governance. Populist measures are their forte, not good governance. They have never advocated any steps to target subsidies to the poor ( welfare schemes have huge leakages) , implementing reforms in the economy ( PSU autonomy or privatization) or reforms in administration (for example, police autonomy, speedy justice, transparency in awarding contracts). They delayed implementing oil sector price increase till after the election. They have not asked their own government to take stringent action against the Maoists who are on the rampage or the terrorists who are all over India. They have promoted caste and creed division with reservations in every sphere of life instead of promoting unity. They have promoted populism and made India a soft state. PM is a fall guy but he is a willing victim. So also parties in UPA. Power ke liye kuch be karega !
The author has hinted at some co-ordination between " the soldiers of god and the mercenaries of Mao". Otherwise, why should Maoists kill a Hindu religious leader who was promoting health and education in the tribal area just like the missionaries. There have been reports of similar co-ordination in Nepal and Sri Lanka as well. It looks like another jihad on India and Hindus.
April 9,2010.
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