ONE YEAR OF MODI ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Charles Dias

The 2014 elections to Lok Sabha was a landmark one in the history of the Republic of India.  It saw the emergence of a dynamic leader in Sri Narender Modi.  Whatever the critics may tell about him, India experienced a leadership with firm voice.  No doubt, his actions are highly controversial.  He tried to do many things which are more  corporate-friendly  than provided welfare to the people.

The nuclear deal with US, the visits to many countries of Europe, Australia etc. were sweet revenges for Sri Narendar Modi, as they were apparently unfriendly earlier.  He pulled huge crowds wherever he visited, even though it is accused that in many places it was ‘manipulated crowd’.  Beating of Sri Rajdeep Sardeshai, senior journalist  at US was an unpleasant incident which revealed the real nature of the so called ‘crowd’.  Sri Modi’s effort to widen the scope of exports and commercial attempts were welcomed by people of India.  Modi was lucky that the price of crude oil in international market came down to 47 US dollars  from 134 US dollars during early 2014.

Smt. Sumitra Mahajan , Speaker , has to be congratulated for effectively running Lok Sabha  when compared to 15th Lok Sabha. The main promises of Modi or NDA  Govt. – promise of bringing down prices of essential commodities and bring back the black money deposited in Swiss banks.  The NDA had even promised that the black money so brought will be  distributed Rs.1500000/-  each to every  Indian.  What really happened ?

Prices cannot be brought down as promised by Modi or NDA; Petroleum prices were not reduced according to the reduction of crude oil; black money could not be brought back ; the prices of essential medicines were de-controlled which reasoned for heavy increase of price for essential medicines.  It created an impression that the Prime Minister of India India is more committed to protect the interests of corporates than common men of the country. India saw the worst form of attack on minorities in many parts of the country.

RSS , the real promoter of Modi Govt. rather than NDA Govt. has revealed its areas of interest.  The comments of RSS /VHP/Bajrang Dal leaders  about the minorities, especially Muslims and Christians have shown the real intentions of Hindu fundamentalists.  The Shiv Sena leader even commented that Muslims should be denied voting rights !  Mother Teresa was abused by VHP President as though her main intention was conversion of people to Christianity ! Even after attacks of several Christian churches, not even a single person was arrested !  Where is our police ?

It is pertinent to note that  Modi has no regard for Parliament.  His foreign tours while Parliament was in session;  controversial ordinances;  denial of the post of LOP  to Congress, moves to pass bills without proper  procedures, signing defense deals without taking Defense Minister into confidence etc. show this attitude.  The two Anglo-Indian Members  to Lok Sabha as per Article 331 were not nominated even after an year !   What is the attitude of people to Modi Govt ? -  look at Delhi elections !

Dr. Charles Dias Ex. M.P.
Courtesy: www.wisdomblow.com