Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
KAMRAJ PLAN TWO
Bikash Choudhury
History has uncanny habit of repeating itself; it seems the "Kamraj
Plan" of 1963 need to be revisited by Congress Party once again. As
"Policy Paralysis" in Govt. of India and comatose councils of
Ministers hurting the Indian growth story quite substantially. Falling
growth numbers and frequent revised estimates and yet very familiar
pep talks of equally familiar faces in the Govt. about "all is well"
has become a rule than exception quarter after quarter but the reality
on the ground does not bite the policy makers and their political
masters; unfortunately, it only bites the ordinary people on the street
who pay highest patrol prices and ever growing rates of food
items. Recent news report suggest Indian manufacturing sector is
slowing down, Industrial growth remain sluggish under the onslaught of
high interest rate regime; and now, the depreciation of INR against
USD will take the wind out of the Indian sail. On top of it terror
strike and natural calamities in North East and in Orissa and
Telengana imbroglio is going to make the situation much worse for
Central Govt. in coming days. And, the turf war between senior ministers
in the union cabinet is adding salt to the injury. Concerned and
informed citizens have thrown up their hand in air, out of desperation
and despair. Who listens? Who cares?
The apparent drift and free fall of
governance and a feeling of non-existent Govt. at the centre is
principally due to unclear line of succession in Govt. and in Congress
party. If that was not enough; unusual and complete silence of three top
leaders of Congress party on many issues of National importance and
concern not in the best interest of the Country and its Governance.
Apparently it suits the Congress leadership fine. Is there a method to
this madness? Or a very clever strategy at work; to lead by confusion
and confabulation of ruling clique? But, observers, analysits and
experts on governance unanimously and strongly believe "such a care
free approach to governance for such a large country is fraught with
danger".
This calls for a very strong and firm leadership both
in Govt. and in Congress party at the top to lift the gloomy
environment by putting aside the setbacks pertaining to scams with
legal frame work and move on with Governance and socio & economic
transformation both for short term and for the long haul. A KAMRAJ
PLAN TWO is the need of the hour for the Congress Party on National
interest. But, this time around, Congress Party need to draft the old
war horse into party work and allow the new breed of Young leaders
with knowledge, skill and political acumen and maturity into the fore
front in Govt. to bring new and fresh Ideas and a new style &
substance in Governance to speed up reforms, faster turnaround in
policy formulation and above all, a project management led World class
execution of projects in all infrastructure sector. Heaven shake, give
this Country a chance to run along with top Global powers.
History has uncanny habit of repeating itself; it seems the "Kamraj
Plan" of 1963 need to be revisited by Congress Party once again. As
"Policy Paralysis" in Govt. of India and comatose councils of
Ministers hurting the Indian growth story quite substantially. Falling
growth numbers and frequent revised estimates and yet very familiar
pep talks of equally familiar faces in the Govt. about "all is well"
has become a rule than exception quarter after quarter but the reality
on the ground does not bite the policy makers and their political
masters; unfortunately, it only bites the ordinary people on the street
who pay highest patrol prices and ever growing rates of food
items. Recent news report suggest Indian manufacturing sector is
slowing down, Industrial growth remain sluggish under the onslaught of
high interest rate regime; and now, the depreciation of INR against
USD will take the wind out of the Indian sail. On top of it terror
strike and natural calamities in North East and in Orissa and
Telengana imbroglio is going to make the situation much worse for
Central Govt. in coming days. And, the turf war between senior ministers
in the union cabinet is adding salt to the injury. Concerned and
informed citizens have thrown up their hand in air, out of desperation
and despair. Who listens? Who cares?
The apparent drift and free fall of
governance and a feeling of non-existent Govt. at the centre is
principally due to unclear line of succession in Govt. and in Congress
party. If that was not enough; unusual and complete silence of three top
leaders of Congress party on many issues of National importance and
concern not in the best interest of the Country and its Governance.
Apparently it suits the Congress leadership fine. Is there a method to
this madness? Or a very clever strategy at work; to lead by confusion
and confabulation of ruling clique? But, observers, analysits and
experts on governance unanimously and strongly believe "such a care
free approach to governance for such a large country is fraught with
danger".
This calls for a very strong and firm leadership both
in Govt. and in Congress party at the top to lift the gloomy
environment by putting aside the setbacks pertaining to scams with
legal frame work and move on with Governance and socio & economic
transformation both for short term and for the long haul. A KAMRAJ
PLAN TWO is the need of the hour for the Congress Party on National
interest. But, this time around, Congress Party need to draft the old
war horse into party work and allow the new breed of Young leaders
with knowledge, skill and political acumen and maturity into the fore
front in Govt. to bring new and fresh Ideas and a new style &
substance in Governance to speed up reforms, faster turnaround in
policy formulation and above all, a project management led World class
execution of projects in all infrastructure sector. Heaven shake, give
this Country a chance to run along with top Global powers.
Emerging New Geo-Politics of South Asia
Bikash Choudhury
Mr.Asif Ali Zardari,President of Pakistan recently expressed his
desire to have an open border with China;which might have created
consternation within Indian foreign policy establishment and
analyst.Actually, there is no need for agitation in the Indian
side.The wheels of history of this sub-continent is going to turn full
circle by 2020-2025.In view of fast changing external environment and
economy of the region and global financial instability expected to
bring Pakistan and Bangladesh closer to India. Sooner than later,
Pakistan & Bangladesh would be integrated with India;may not be
Politically;but,emotionally and economically with a common foreign
policy and military strategy. The tenets of
"Panchasheel,Non-alignment and Global Peace would under score a new
Geo-politics of the region and also for the World at large.
Therefore, India should rather welcome the initiative of Pakistan &
China open border and increasing closeness;as the same policy could
continue to India's advantage after the integration of Pakistani
polity with India as expected by 2025.There was a very strong bond
between undivided India and China culturally;which was vindicated by
Hueign Sang and Meghasthins report.Indian leaders, Mr Rajiv Gandhi &
Mr.Atal Bihari Vajpayee initiated "a re look China policy" in their
respective tenures;which is yielding dividends now; with growing
high level contacts between Sino-Indian leaders to resolve all boundary
disputes;pending claims and counter claims for a long long time with
occasional skirmishes, both diplomatic and military.There is a need to
fix a date(15 th August 2020 or 26th Jan 2025) acceptable to both the
sides to resolve all outstanding issue to mutual satisfaction;that
will actually speed up the process in both sides and at the same time
make the negotiators and their political superiors more flexible,open
minded and less rigid. If China were to successfully emerge as Global
Power rivaling USA, in this century then it is most likely to achieve
the objective with a friendly Indian sub-continent(undivided India).
In another important development,Indian and
Bangladesh relations going from strength to strength;with recent visit
of Indian Prime Minister to Bangladesh and historic agreement on
exchange of land and on trade should bury the mistrust if
any.And,Teesta accord in future could cement the relationship.There
are other good news which indicate tectonic shift in mindset and in
Ideas in the subcontinent.The prominent one among them was the
scheduled dialogue between Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of
Pakistan to resume the banking services across the borders and
agreement between the commerce ministers to double the trade between
two nations to 6 billion USD in five years.That should be a reason for
a toast in the financial services Industry and and in the diplomatic
community in either side.This is also a proof of new thinking in
Pakistan;as its young,beautiful and dynamic foreign minister Hina
Rabbani Khar said " Pakistan does not wish to carry the baggage of
History and has learn its lessons" and in another statement she said
" Pakistan foreign policy is not driven by Pak Army though Army one of
the important stake holder". One would reasonably wish Indian foreign
policy analyst recognize this change whatever its worth and remain
optimistic in the very interest of the cause, they pursue so
earnestly.The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said "India should
take the Leadership of the World in the 21 st century" Amin! Let's
Lead the World from next decade.
Mr.Asif Ali Zardari,President of Pakistan recently expressed his
desire to have an open border with China;which might have created
consternation within Indian foreign policy establishment and
analyst.Actually, there is no need for agitation in the Indian
side.The wheels of history of this sub-continent is going to turn full
circle by 2020-2025.In view of fast changing external environment and
economy of the region and global financial instability expected to
bring Pakistan and Bangladesh closer to India. Sooner than later,
Pakistan & Bangladesh would be integrated with India;may not be
Politically;but,emotionally and economically with a common foreign
policy and military strategy. The tenets of
"Panchasheel,Non-alignment and Global Peace would under score a new
Geo-politics of the region and also for the World at large.
Therefore, India should rather welcome the initiative of Pakistan &
China open border and increasing closeness;as the same policy could
continue to India's advantage after the integration of Pakistani
polity with India as expected by 2025.There was a very strong bond
between undivided India and China culturally;which was vindicated by
Hueign Sang and Meghasthins report.Indian leaders, Mr Rajiv Gandhi &
Mr.Atal Bihari Vajpayee initiated "a re look China policy" in their
respective tenures;which is yielding dividends now; with growing
high level contacts between Sino-Indian leaders to resolve all boundary
disputes;pending claims and counter claims for a long long time with
occasional skirmishes, both diplomatic and military.There is a need to
fix a date(15 th August 2020 or 26th Jan 2025) acceptable to both the
sides to resolve all outstanding issue to mutual satisfaction;that
will actually speed up the process in both sides and at the same time
make the negotiators and their political superiors more flexible,open
minded and less rigid. If China were to successfully emerge as Global
Power rivaling USA, in this century then it is most likely to achieve
the objective with a friendly Indian sub-continent(undivided India).
In another important development,Indian and
Bangladesh relations going from strength to strength;with recent visit
of Indian Prime Minister to Bangladesh and historic agreement on
exchange of land and on trade should bury the mistrust if
any.And,Teesta accord in future could cement the relationship.There
are other good news which indicate tectonic shift in mindset and in
Ideas in the subcontinent.The prominent one among them was the
scheduled dialogue between Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of
Pakistan to resume the banking services across the borders and
agreement between the commerce ministers to double the trade between
two nations to 6 billion USD in five years.That should be a reason for
a toast in the financial services Industry and and in the diplomatic
community in either side.This is also a proof of new thinking in
Pakistan;as its young,beautiful and dynamic foreign minister Hina
Rabbani Khar said " Pakistan does not wish to carry the baggage of
History and has learn its lessons" and in another statement she said
" Pakistan foreign policy is not driven by Pak Army though Army one of
the important stake holder". One would reasonably wish Indian foreign
policy analyst recognize this change whatever its worth and remain
optimistic in the very interest of the cause, they pursue so
earnestly.The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said "India should
take the Leadership of the World in the 21 st century" Amin! Let's
Lead the World from next decade.
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