India- Govt. Should Resign

There are many reasons why this UPA government should resign. Let us see why?

1. The UPA government has no idea about how to control inflation. The finance minister says that he is worried about the inflation. Does that mean anything? He is supposed to act to control it. That is why he is drawing his salary. The Prime Minister himself an economist is also only concerned and worried but seems to have no clue about what to do.

2. The nuclear deal is a real worry for the government. The Prime Minister has staked his prestige on signing the deal but finds no way to do it. If he has any sense of pride left he should resign on this issue. But he will not because others do not want to go for elections right now. What authority does the Prime Minister have? If none, then resign.

3. To survive the UPA is asking for support from its bitter enemies such as Samajwadi party. This is worst kind of opportunism. They do not know who are opposing them and who are with them. Everybody is changing sides after bitterly criticizing the other party. Today's sworn enemy is tomorrow's true friend. This is not only sad but also laughable.

4. The congress has tested defeat in all recent state elections. Gujarat and Karnataka have shown congress its true strength. Should the congress not agree that it is losing support quickly and the public wants the UPA to go?

5. The left does not want the BJP to come into power. Therefore it is supporting the present government. But the left is opposing it everywhere. It is not allowing any reforms. It criticizes the government for all its policies. But the government still wants support from the left so that it can be in power. This is nothing but shameless.

Earlier this government resigns better it will be for India.

India- Does It Need Presidential Form Of Government?

India got independence in 1947. At that time Indians adopted parliamentary form of Government. This was similar to that in Great Britain. This system has served India well for some decades. But does it continue doing that now? Are Indians blocking their progress with parliamentary form of Government? This is a question that is being asked many times and no body has the guts to discuss about this in parliament and go ahead with change if found suitable. Why- because all parties feel that with Presidential Form Of Government they will lose whatever clout they have in government. How has parliamentary system fared in last ten years? It requires discussion.

During last decade India has been having coalition governments. A small group whose support is vital to its survival can dictate this kind of government. A party with about ten MPs can make the government do what it wants. Let us talk of the nuclear deal. There is a general view that India will benefit with it. But the strong opposition from left has made it impossible to go ahead. Why is the left opposing it- because it is being offered by the USA. Had it been offered by China or Russia, left would have agreed to the deal even if it were not in national interest. In the garb of national interest, left parties are enjoying a huge ego trip and blocking every progress possible. This would not have been possible if India had Presidential Form Of Government.

Today the Prime Minister looks without any power to do anything except having non stop talks with the left and trying to convince them. The left parties threaten to withdraw support every other day but do not do so. They are playing a waiting game that will ultimately show the Government in a very bad light. But the situation is so complex that Congress party does not know what it should do. It is a tragedy of highest proportion.

India-Petrol Prices

Why does the Govt. not reduce excise and other duties on Petroleum products. The money it collects is ostensibly spent for good of nation but it manages to fill pockets of corrupt politicians and officials. Rajiv Gandhi had given a figure of 10% as the money that reaches the beneficiaries.

Now the Govt. wants more money for corrupt elements.

India- Press and human lives

The press in India has shown great interest in deaths by killing. Every case is being investigated by the journalists in entirety. This is more true of deaths in the NCR region than in other regions of India. How many of us have seen the press taking keen interest in cases in other states? Even Prof. Sabharwals's case was not investigated that thoroughly as is being done with Nitish Katara and Aarushi case.

I sometimes wonder that the press is ignoring many other realities of India and focussing on sensational news emanating from Delhi and nearby. Honor killing in Haryana does not invite so much attention, why? Vidharbha farmers die everyday but you will find a para in newspapers and nothing more. Why?


Electronic media seems to be looking at cases that will draw maximum TRPs. They think that investigating farmer deaths and the reasons may not draw as much attention as why NOIDA police did not trace the body of Hemraj for two days. In farmers case they will have to travel all the way to the villages of Vidharbha nd talk to people. They may have to investigate about the package that was announced by the Prime Minister and also meet numerous Govt. officers. That calls for lot of hard work in the heat of Vidharbha. For a case in Delhi they may continue sitting in their air conditioned offices and talk to different people and try and make a story. A reporter may be asked to go and find out details in the courts or residences. But that is not as tough as traveling to villages with no star hotels.

The main point is that we as public are interested in all kinds of affairs and liaisons and goof ups by the police. we are ourselves insensitive to the hardships of farmers and other people who may get killed in villages. If we stop watching the sensational cases and demand that other important news be also given prominence, the press may change. I am not saying that a murder taking place in Delhi is not bad. What I am saying is that a murder or suicide in other parts of India especially villages are equally bad.