POLITICAL SCENARIO IN INDIA AND ITS IMPACT.

 

By K P Paswan.

It is difficult to assess the political situation in India.Recently concluded elections in six states does not indicate the possible scenario after general election in 2024. There is new alignment of regional parties, this time initiated by a popular politician from South India. But the real object of every and each political party is Remove Narendra Modi, but why? And the answer is that Modi has sold India but they don’t tell the name of purchaser and the nature of sell and purchase.

We have a particular Chief Minister of a union territory whose magic formula for winning the election is “You give your votes and we will give you free electricity and water”. On the basis this slogan he won the election in Punjab where farmers and businessmen are very rich and young generations are drug addict. There is no plan to remove drug addiction and corruption from Punjab which is also suffering from worst kind of drug addiction.

Generating electricity require massive investment in e coal-based plants and providing free electricity means these plants may become sick. Moreover, in Punjab everybody does not need free electricity up to 300 units per months. But not only Punjab but every consumer in every corner of India would welcome such freebies without considering ill effects on economy.

There is crave among disgruntled and corrupt politicians for political power. For elected representative it is easy to mint money. This is happening all over India and no state except Orissa under Nawin Patnaik can claim of absolute honesty. Some of the politicians are spending their time in prison and several others are waiting for harsh punishment. In Maharashtra which is known as the golden goose of India the former Home Minister is facing the grave charges of extortion and a former Police Commissioner is on the run as he is also facing serious charges of corruption. In Mumbai when the pandemic was at its peak these corrupt politicians and bureaucrats were engaged in  extortion and money laundering

There is no doubt that economic condition of the country is in doldrums but the ruling party cannot be blamed for this. India is facing economic problems from the day country became independent. Coronavirus has badly savaged the economy of every country of the world, worst country to suffer economically because of pandemic is US. More than one million Americans have died in the worst possible manner and despite of best vaccines Biden is a defeated man before the brutal virus. India on the other hand virtually contained the pandemic with indigenous vaccines. By not purchasing mRNA vaccines the present govt saved huge amount of foreign exchange Pandemic is still active in India but with mass vaccines India is in better position in comparison with the rest of the world.

 GDP always does not reflect the economic growth. India is a land of poor but there is no dearth of billionaires. With globalization Indian economic is being benefited. India has to look after the poor. Migration of labors from less developed states to developed create many problems. Every state is facing the problems of unemployment and this has to be tackled by politicians if they become a little more honest. Amount spend on MNREGA cannot be questioned as this directly improves the living standard of poor.

Than there is the problems of Banking frauds committed by greedy businessmen. These money launderers find Indian judicial system an escape rout for their misdeeds. It is easy for a crooked businessman to get loan in nine figures but an young entrepreneur failed to get loan in even in seven figures. No political leaders whether in ruling party or the opposition have an answer to the question “how to prevent banking frauds. RBI is being headed by an extraordinary man who happened to be a former bureaucrat, his actions have, to some extent has introduced discipline in the banking sectors.

Communal Politics. India was divided on the basis of religion. Hangover of partition is going to stay till dooms day. So there is need for zero tolerance of communalists irrespective of religions and party affiliations. Political leaders of all the parties are encouraging communal politics. Situation has so worsened that secularists are joining communal party and vice versa. There are no secularists in real sense. With spread of modern education and scientific discovery, majority of people of this planet are becoming atheists or lunatics. Entire Europe is in the grip of radicals and every country is fighting the lunatics. Unless politicians realize this reality and truth there is no hope of improving communal harmony in India.

LANGUAGE. Then there is the question of a common language, English is necessary for higher education but it cannot be a common language only one or two states are opposing Hindi for political gain. Mother language has to be protected at all cost , Imposition of Hindi is a myth The reality is that government  is promoting the spread of Hindi but not at the cost of local language. In the same manner Hindi speaking people should try to learn at least one language spoken in different part of the country. It is pleasant surprise to note the oratory skill of PV Narsingh Rao a South Indian PM whose knowledge of Hindi was excellent. The present PM who is from non-Hindi speaking state is a very good speaker in Hindi. Nevertheless during election these disgruntled politicians may play with emotions of a few intellectuals and incite anti national elements to serve their sinister design.

INSURGENCE. It is not only in J&K but in entire North East that insurgence is still alive. These insurgents receive support from self-styled intellectuals under the umbrella of freedom of speech. Prominent politicians have picked up habits for abusing army in filthy language and they will not mind encouraging insurgence if their actions serve their purpose. With democratic principles along with projects for development, insurgence in North East may be contained but in Kashmir valley insurgence is being encouraged by neighboring state in the name of religion and protection of human rights of minority. This neighbor Pakistan is infamous for side-lining religious minority but this nation is being supported by some Indians and even by some politicians.

 IMPACT, far reaching consequences are expected when our politicians fight the election without any ideology. In certain states violence during election has become a norm. Turncoats are given greater prominence if they are capable to win the election

 Fortunately in the recently held election every turncoat has been rejected, Second impact is related to economic growth, India is maintaining controllable inflation and even price rise is moderate. Pandemic is weakening but there is need for constant vigilance. War in Ukraine may impact economic system badly if the war is prolonged. War is unlikely to come to an end unless a few nations which are plundering war torn countries stop their Illegal activities there is no hope of ending war in near future. It appears that whole world has been sanctioned and impact in India is likely  to be felt by every political party.

FINAL THOUGHT. Present political scenario does not augur well for the country. Most of the politicians are criminals or thriving with the help of criminals. These politicians cannot expect to serve the country.