Thought for the day
”Life does not agree with philosophy: There is no happiness that
is not idleness, and only what is useless is pleasurable.”
-
Anton Chekhov (Russian, 1860-1904)
Word for the day
Brusque (n)
Abrupt in manner; blunt;
(Source:
Dictionary.com)
Teaser for the day
All those who believed in Modi's magic wand are already
busy doing a reality check.
8 things I wish to hear from PM tomorrow
Many media reports are suggesting that the participants in the
financial markets are already disappointed with the performance of Modi government.
Most of them are keenly looking forward to PM's ceremonial independence speech
to find a straw to which they can cling on for some more time. I feel they will
be even more disappointed by the noon of Friday.
I appreciate that this ceremonial speech is not an occasion to
please the financial markets. This should rather be used to bolster the morale
of the common citizen and reignite their faith in the country and her
democratic traditions.
I believe that in today's context a stronger economy is more a function
of healthy, competent, committed and aware citizenry than a function of other
economic resources.
I therefore wish to hear the following announcement from Red
Fort.
1. National
Cleanliness Mission - to make the country clean, health and beautiful
If necessary legally mandate people to keep their surroundings
clean.
2. National
Quality Mission - to make Quality a mindset.
‘Jugaad’ in economic field is as dangerous as in personal (like
self medication) and political (caste and religion based politics, adhocism in
key socio-economic policies etc.) The ‘jugaad’ mindset has perennially pushed
back India and Indians tenaciously into survival mode, preventing development
of a strong foundation for economic growth and prosperity.
3. Right to
Uniform Education - Make it the basis of Constitutional guarantee of
right to equality.
4. 100%
tolerance to right to freedom of expression.
PM should tell the nation that in view of the government and law
- the God, all deities, languages, and national symbols like flag and anthem
are supreme and beyond respect, insult or belittlement by any individuals.
These could only be voluntarily revered. There should not be any objection from
anyone if someone chooses not to revere these.
5. Zero
tolerance to crimes like adulteration, ponzi schemes, money laundering,
crime against women and economic and social exploitation of underprivileged.
6. National
Owner-Entrepreneur Cooperative Movement
Grant beneficial ownership of the land & minerals to local
people and encourage a cooperative movement in industry and land development.
7. National
Police Reform Mission
8. National
pay-back policy
All those using national resources like natural resources and
subsidies, etc. for commercial purposes need to pay back in equal measures.
If to someone I am sounding Maoist, let me clarify "I am
not".
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