I believe in Modi but at
the national level he may have to make many compromises. National Politics -
thy middle name is Compromise. I wonder how he will perform with regional
parties and alliance partners like Shiv Sena and will he finally succeed in
decriminalizing politics. I don't want neck-breaking growth for 5 yrs followed
by deep slumber or goondaism again. I want deep systemic cleansing - ayurveda
style. In a country as large as India nothing can be done in 5 yrs. If our
system is cleaned from within and stays like this for 20 yrs then we will
automatically excel.
Indians, by design of
our DNA can't handle democracy. We need benevolent rulers - if there are any
left. Rewind 300-2000 yrs in Indian history. The Pandavas laying
aside all personal comforts and interests for re-installing Dharma.
I don’t expect those types anymore nor does anyone expect a Krishna avataar.
So we need leaders who may give us slow growth - ok, but rapidly and
permanently strengthen our institutions such that no new leader can screw our
naive public. India's core is good. Lost souls from world over come to India
seeking direction. Once we have strong institutions like a TRUE democracy,
transparent bureaucracy, justice system, educational system and healthcare
system India will be truly shining.
I expect nothing in 5
years except ruthless reforms. AAP paid its price for impatience asking for Jan
Lokpal in 49 days in Delhi. The NDA govt expected in June at the Center should
neither give up too soon nor give excuses for this most important deliverable
to the people of this great nation.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
advised the Gujarat CM in 2002 – “Remember your Rajdharma”. Let
only these words ring forever in the ears of India’s new PM hopeful,
effectively drowning the cacophony of the alliance partners or from within BJP.
Good luck Mr. Modi, you have an extremely tough road ahead, whatever be the
final numbers.
Your essay reminds me of the book "From Third World to First" by Lee Kuan Yew, former Prime Minister of Singapore. In size, India is far bigger than Singapore. But in the nature of problems facing a country, India has a good deal in common with Singapore of the 1970s. How Lee dealt with the problems is inspiring to read. We learn from it what made Lee and Singapore stand way apart from many heads of state of countries which became independent after World War II and the countries they headed. I hope Narendra Modi has read and pondered over this book. If not, he should. It will enlighten, enable and empower him, and his party heavyweights, to adopt attitudes, policies and actions that can take this country on the road to moral health and material prosperity.
ReplyDeleteThe BJP has several well-read leaders and authors. Even if Narendra Modi has himself not read the book by Lee Kuan Yew, do you see some similarities in thought between these two leaders? Btw, I just ordered my copy on Flipkart at Rs 571. Hope to finish all 730 pages by the end of my trip to Singapore in May!! Thanks Dr. Nanivadekar for enlightening, enabling and empowering this little web community. From here, may emerge tomorrow's leaders.
ReplyDeleteLeader or voter, I request all to read and recommend more such stuff.
Country needs a decisive national leader. I wish we will have one after people give such mandate. Fractured mandate and Regional Satraps will not enable any one to be decisive. It will be like Coal Minister signing files and not taking responsibility. All countries who have seen success of next orbit level had strong leaders. Let us hope Modi gets clear mandate. Let us Vote
ReplyDeleteYes politics is about patience,compromise and the art of negotiation to get the best deal for the country. It always looks like baby steps but over time the change is profound. Vajpayee managed that with the nuclear test on one hand and extreme diplomacy on the other hand. But modi is a learner and he learns very fast unlike Arjun kejriwalmwho thinks he know all and learns nothing.
ReplyDeleteI agree full on that Mr. Modi has a tough road to traverse. Things become even more difficult if a coalition govenrment comes and satisfying all the coalition partners isn't cake walk. However though, it is the bad roads that make a good driver.
ReplyDeleteBut if Mr. Modi realises that "Wise are those who LEARN FROM OTHERS' MISTAKE, fools are those who LEARN FROM THEIR OWN" he sure can make our nation "!ncredible India"
Best wishes for him!