Dear friends
Am neither in BJP nor in opposition. Just passionate about
our beloved country.
Would like to present key pros and cons of the last govt in a
brief, balanced and dispassionate manner, considering the short and long-term good
of the nation.
These are the six major critical indicators
1.
Economy (4/5)
Overall, it is on the right track. India is
one of the fastest growing economies with 7.2% GDP growth, inflation under
control and in the last 5 years – India has jumped from 9th to 5th
largest economy in the world. The failure of DeMo to achieve its objective of
black money eradication reduces one point.
2.
Law and Order (3.5/5)
No major riots, no bombings (unlike 2009-14
period), control and eradication of secessionist tendency in different parts of
the country except Kashmir are positive points. Kashmir could have been managed
much better. Relation between centre and state are above average except with
Delhi govt
3.
Development and administration (3/5)
The pace of development – Roads, Electricity,
Houses, Cooking gas, Toilets, Medical (ayushmann scheme), opening of bank
accounts and transfer of funds directly into beneficiary accounts (thereby
reducing leakages) is unprecedented. Corruption at higher level has reduced,
but at the lower levels – corruption has not been tackled effectively.
Administration machinery is probably functioning slightly well, but jobs are
not being generated fast enough. Farmers are suffering and the distress is
real. They are not getting the benefits of development as much as they should
get.
4.
Geo-political position and dealing with
neighbors (5/5)
India’s position has never been better and
we are considered as one of the major nations of the world. Our dealing with
our pesky neighbors has been exemplary. We have shown the magnanimity of
offering hand of friendship and when rebuffed, we have been firm and strong,
setting boundaries of sovereignty.
5.
Political culture (1.5/5)
Misuse and abuse of various institutions
like media, judiciary and executive, authoritarianism, lack of transparency, no
internal democracy of parties, deterioration of quality of debate and discourse
in public life, VIP culture, dynasty politics and dominance of money, muscle
and divisive agenda of vote bank continues to plague our electoral system.
6.
Social fabric (1/5)
India is more polarized than ever before.
Minorities are insecure. Statements against Muslims by ruling party leaders,
entry of Sadhvi Pragya are sending wrong signals. Triple talaq was a good step,
and so also reduction of appeasement of Muslims for vote bank. But overall, the
social fabric needs to become more harmonious.
Based on what is important to an
individual, he should vote for BJP along with their strengths and weaknesses or
vote BJP out. It is unfortunate for the nation that right now, we do not have
the choice of at least two different ideologies, programs and vision for the
nation. It is either for BJP or against.
That’s not healthy.
Just keep one’s prejudice away and vote for
India.
India can wait no more!
