Wednesday, August 22, 2012

India’s Functioning Anarchy


Most people I meet seem to have little expectation of any good legislation coming out this year. Frequent disruptions of Parliamentary proceedings cause concern. Sashi Tharoor’s article “India’s Functioning Anarchy”, dated Aug. 9, 2011, continues to be very relevant. Visit 
We, the people of India, have given no clear authority to any party to do what needs to be done one way or another. If we continue to fragment our vote among a couple of dozen parties, we surely deserve what we get. I have no recommendation for whom you should vote. Nor do I recommend that a country of this diversity should be represented by two parties alone.

All I argue is that, in every election, we should vote to give one of the nation-wide parties a clear majority in Parliament - 
or at least near majority. This should enable the formation of a stable government. Only such a government can make and implement effective policy. Every thought leader should emphasize the importance of an effective mandate. Every citizen should recognize it and vote accordingly. Otherwise, India will continue to be what it is – a functioning anarchy! There would be little hope for economic and social progress. 

Srinivasan Ramani 

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