The
biggest threat to internal and external security of the country are the
politicians not having the quality of the leadership and vision to move
country forward.
In general, the Indian political parties are more focused towards winning the next election and having the reins of power in their hands. Lots of time, energy and talent are wasted in keeping the coalition government afloat rather than running it efficiently and orderly.
Political bickering in the coalition make the government reactive rather than pro active when it comes to recognizing and resolving burning issues that affect the citizens the most. This understandably results in people taking to the streets to remind the government that they have failed to do their duties as legislators to curb corruption, violence against women, terrorism and so forth. An insecure and incompetent administration makes blunders in managing the street crisis which ultimately becomes law and order issue at domestic level.
Considering the countries around us, demographics, diversity in population, socioeconomic interests and global geopolitics, the domestic disturbances potentially could become national security concerns.
The government alone is not to be blamed for the tension felt all over the country. The opposition parties are equally responsible. Instead of playing a constructive role of keeping the governing parties in line, they opt to disrupt the functioning of the elective bodies. They seem more interested in politicizing the issues rather than solving them to suit their election strategies.
Even after 65 years, it appears Indian democracy is still in the state of maturing. The regional lords are happy with their own little kingdoms. The federal lords do not mind to be at the mercy of the power brokers. Everybody is chasing the magic chair- a hen that lays golden eggs.
It is time people start looking at the parties founded on principles and not around personalities that best serve the the welfare of the people. The parties that inspire patriotism and encourage the citizens to do their best for the country - This best includes changing the government when it does not fulfill its promises made to the citizens.
In general, the Indian political parties are more focused towards winning the next election and having the reins of power in their hands. Lots of time, energy and talent are wasted in keeping the coalition government afloat rather than running it efficiently and orderly.
Political bickering in the coalition make the government reactive rather than pro active when it comes to recognizing and resolving burning issues that affect the citizens the most. This understandably results in people taking to the streets to remind the government that they have failed to do their duties as legislators to curb corruption, violence against women, terrorism and so forth. An insecure and incompetent administration makes blunders in managing the street crisis which ultimately becomes law and order issue at domestic level.
Considering the countries around us, demographics, diversity in population, socioeconomic interests and global geopolitics, the domestic disturbances potentially could become national security concerns.
The government alone is not to be blamed for the tension felt all over the country. The opposition parties are equally responsible. Instead of playing a constructive role of keeping the governing parties in line, they opt to disrupt the functioning of the elective bodies. They seem more interested in politicizing the issues rather than solving them to suit their election strategies.
Even after 65 years, it appears Indian democracy is still in the state of maturing. The regional lords are happy with their own little kingdoms. The federal lords do not mind to be at the mercy of the power brokers. Everybody is chasing the magic chair- a hen that lays golden eggs.
It is time people start looking at the parties founded on principles and not around personalities that best serve the the welfare of the people. The parties that inspire patriotism and encourage the citizens to do their best for the country - This best includes changing the government when it does not fulfill its promises made to the citizens.
Bharatbhai: Good thoughts. ... There is a danger of being labelled snobbish, but I want to say that the root cause of the political and societal problems (they are intertwined, anyways) is unchecked population increase over the last 60+ years. The educated class, ever since India's independence, used to have, mostly, two kids. Now, the norm for this group of families is only one child. The underprivileged, on the other hand, have no limits. Lack of education, understanding of basic hygiene, insufficient resources, absence of moral scruples, etc. etc. bring about their own downsides. And they make themselves manifest everywhere. I was very proud of the election mahol in Gujarat recently. But, look at the dossier of the candidates to be MLAs: as in a Democracy, yes, it is always welcome to give opportunities to all regardless of their roots. But, look at what comes with it: criminal records run rampant with goondagiri, murders, etc. All the most of them want is to line up their pockets and consolidate power. You mention "parties founded on principles". You need real "founders" for that. Where are the Vallabhbhais and the Kanaiyalal Munshis and the Morarji Desais and Jivraj Mehtas and Hitendra Desais? (And that is to speak of just Gujarat). The country, at one time, was also full of the Radhkrishnans and Maulana Azads and Pants and Basus and Kripalanis and Naidus etc. etc. etc. Yes, it would be great to have a mature public, but where would the maturity come from. Alas, even Anna Hazare cannot get anywhere ... Yes, wonderful to have the opportunity to change the govt. But "chor no bhai ghanti chor"!! ... It is sad ...
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