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.
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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