I was 9 when I first started following the political news (of course in Hindi at that time) on television and in print media. At that point of time only parties that I knew were BJP (Bhartiya Janta Party) and INC (Indian National Congress), popularly known as “congress”. But in last 10-15 years we have seen a phenomenal increase in the number of parties (Both national and State level) operating in the elections. We have witnessed a trend where many parties were concentrated towards a certain caste, creed and colour.
Today after 15 years, we can’t even imagine forming a central Government without the support of these small regional parties. Since 1999, when BJP or so called NDA came into Power since then we have a trend of these political practices and moreover a lots of misconduct into it.
On 16th May 2009, India will again decide its fortune for its next Government but its clearly visible that neither of the top two national parties is going to get the majority on its on (magical figure of 273 out of 543 seats). If this is the case then we must be ready for another round of selling-buying activity of candidates to make the basket full by either of the parties. Reports suggest that Crores of rupees have exchanged hands in the past in these activities. We can just hope that It is not the case this time.
Election Commission (EC) has done a tremendous job to make the things transparent and more voters friendly. But still a lot is left to be done to make the system function properly. Who can forget that it was EC who saved Bihar from getting into hands of Laloo Prasad Yadav for the fourth time?
In Today’s context, the ultimate question is whether the Indian voter has become mature enough that it will vote out the regional parties and support either of the two major national parties so that there is no buying and selling of politicians. We have seen this kind of dual party system in the west and the results is visible to everyone. We must act together so that there is no scope of regional parties and we have a stable Government that can take its decisions firmly on its own and there is no hampering of growth due to so called “coalition dharma”.
People often have a sense that coalition Government helps the country to take into account the interest of all the sections of society as it come from a diversified section of society. Agreed up to a point but we must not forget that these regional and small parties often keep unreasonable demands and to carry the Government major party has to accept this, also We can not afford to have election before 5 years as cost of conducting an election is as high as 10000 Crores. Also if the major party too has to go to public once in 5 years they will definitely take care of all section of the society.
Taking all the aspects into the consideration, i feel this is the time to get into a resolution so that we can have a political setup like west. We will have selected option to choose from and probably that will give a strong Government that may take decisions if required. And hopefully we will not have a weak Foreign Minister who is responsible for Kandhar and perhaps a poor prime Minister who is fighting in its own coalition to pass the nuclear deal. These are just the visible issues that come out of the blade but there must be a numerous examples where we have a lot of limitation of the coalition Government.
I just wish and pray that on 16th of May when the verdict will be out, we have a strong party into power with a minimal support of these regional parties. And also pray that may my wish come true. Till then...... be watchful ...... and cross your Figures.
Today after 15 years, we can’t even imagine forming a central Government without the support of these small regional parties. Since 1999, when BJP or so called NDA came into Power since then we have a trend of these political practices and moreover a lots of misconduct into it.
On 16th May 2009, India will again decide its fortune for its next Government but its clearly visible that neither of the top two national parties is going to get the majority on its on (magical figure of 273 out of 543 seats). If this is the case then we must be ready for another round of selling-buying activity of candidates to make the basket full by either of the parties. Reports suggest that Crores of rupees have exchanged hands in the past in these activities. We can just hope that It is not the case this time.
Election Commission (EC) has done a tremendous job to make the things transparent and more voters friendly. But still a lot is left to be done to make the system function properly. Who can forget that it was EC who saved Bihar from getting into hands of Laloo Prasad Yadav for the fourth time?
In Today’s context, the ultimate question is whether the Indian voter has become mature enough that it will vote out the regional parties and support either of the two major national parties so that there is no buying and selling of politicians. We have seen this kind of dual party system in the west and the results is visible to everyone. We must act together so that there is no scope of regional parties and we have a stable Government that can take its decisions firmly on its own and there is no hampering of growth due to so called “coalition dharma”.
People often have a sense that coalition Government helps the country to take into account the interest of all the sections of society as it come from a diversified section of society. Agreed up to a point but we must not forget that these regional and small parties often keep unreasonable demands and to carry the Government major party has to accept this, also We can not afford to have election before 5 years as cost of conducting an election is as high as 10000 Crores. Also if the major party too has to go to public once in 5 years they will definitely take care of all section of the society.
Taking all the aspects into the consideration, i feel this is the time to get into a resolution so that we can have a political setup like west. We will have selected option to choose from and probably that will give a strong Government that may take decisions if required. And hopefully we will not have a weak Foreign Minister who is responsible for Kandhar and perhaps a poor prime Minister who is fighting in its own coalition to pass the nuclear deal. These are just the visible issues that come out of the blade but there must be a numerous examples where we have a lot of limitation of the coalition Government.
I just wish and pray that on 16th of May when the verdict will be out, we have a strong party into power with a minimal support of these regional parties. And also pray that may my wish come true. Till then...... be watchful ...... and cross your Figures.
