ERODING DEMOCRACY – PREVENT IT
OR ELSE WIILL PERISH


Our nation accomplished independence in 1947 and became a Republic in 1950. But at what cost? At the cost of so many indispensable and valuable lives (at that point of period) of freedom fighters, armed forces personnel, innocent and noble common men, women and children. All these sacrifices of human lives, well, I thought would yield fruitful, useful and purposeful results to the citizens of our nation to lead and live an economically affordable, environmentally peaceful life without any threat and fear to men, women and children of our nation who had great aspiration and hope in our democratic system of government. But all their aspirations, and hopes are being destroyed as the democratic system and its value started deteriorating cancerously.

What is the democratic system of effectively governing suppose to be:

Government OF THE PEOPLE
BY THE PEOPLE
FOR THE PEOPLE

And now what’s the condition prevailing

It’s Government OFF THE PEOPLE
BUY THE PEOPLE
FAR OFF THE PEOPLE
Indeed and indication of dangerous and alarming situation and needs to be totally eliminated.

If only the rulers (governments) of the post independence days had taken adequate measures and steps to prevent damages being caused to the democratic system of governing, the present state of affairs leading to threat, damages and danger to common people and their whatever belongings would not have taken place.

By and large there had been slackness by the governments ruled the nation in the past few decades and governing presently, did not emphasize and insist much of importance for democratic values thereby ignoring the democratic rights of the common people who were instrumental in putting them in the position of power they had aspired and looked for by exercising their democratic rights of voting in good faith and trust, of leading a
Peaceful and happy living. There are exceptions and this truth cannot be overlooked and denied as we really had some good people responsibly governing the nation during their period but were not supportive by the colleagues in the ministry with unethical vested interests and with out transparency in discharging their dutiful acts.

Many things the common man looks for their mere existence are beyond their reach due to spiraling cost. The cost of living has shot up beyond ones imagination, reach and affordability, this itself is a clear cut evidence, there are flaws and loop holes in our democratic system which needs to be rectified and set right permanently on a war footing. Prices of daily usable commodities for human survival like cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables etc continues to shoot up without systemized and proper government control over the traders and hoarders as MIGHT IS RIGHT policy squeezing common people to skeleton. Petroleum products, which are the prime source of price increase of all commodities, are highly priced when compared to their actual cost of production in the name and under the pretext of oil pool deficit. If there is an oil pool deficit is it common people responsible for it? Have common man created this deficit? Lack of poor governance proper management and transparent conduct by the government alone is responsible for this and accountable for this, instead of passing on this burden on the common and general public to suffocate and make them suffer. See the funniest part is when the government smells the increase in the crude oil price in the international market; they are super smart in hiking the price immediately and passing on the burden to the common and general public. Similarly when the crude oil price in the international market falls down, all connected in the ministry are keeping mum without taking prompt decision to slash down the prices. I am only citing only one example, many such things happens and goes un-noticed by the people responsible to note and set right things. What a malady of fate common people have been succumbed to? Pharma products, basic health care and hygiene products have already become beyond access to poor people due to its unaffordable price for these sector. Thanks to some of the NGOs and few of the kind hearted private sector hospital administrators who are humble and benevolent enough to offer free treatment, surgery and like facilities in their own limited capacity to the needy and poor ones.

Education in general and higher education in particular and most particularly professional education has become a trading commodity and only rich class can enter into the fray and avail this facility for their children and the common men’s children are forced to laborious employment for their existence instead of continuing education. There are so many problems that exist preventing the growth, well-being and prosperity of poor and common people. Is there any permanent solution to solve all these problems and restore democratic values for the equal benefit and betterment of our citizens without any exception? Why not

Government has to initiate actions and remedial measures on war footing to restore democracy to its real sense and effect for the betterment and benefit of all citizens, instead of letting it go Scot free to the path of peril. Government is expected to adopt and implement stringent measures. By means of new laws, acts and ordinance etc applicable to the whole of nation and any violation of these should be subject to heavy punishments and penalties without any exception whatsoever. The misconception and difference of opinion between judiciary and legislature (a recent development) seems to be on an increase. If only the legislature considers the democratic values in its real and true sense the judiciary would not have interfered with. Let Legislature look after their work leaving the judiciary to manage law and to deal with its offenders.

Scams after scams, enquiry commissions after enquiry commissions to probe into the scams with the net result of public exchequer being drained out without achieving any useful purpose- Corruption and bribe seems to be with no end in spite of having strong and forceful agencies and organizations like CVC, DRI, CBI, Enforcement directorate to control at center level and CBCID, Anti corruption Wing etc. at state level with certain vested interest having power and control (off the records) over this agencies.

The root cause of internal and cross boarder conflict is due to lack of educational facilities and employment opportunities for youth and youngsters in our country. If this is our weakness the neighboring and other countries are exploiting this weakness and adding to their strength.

Let our nation through out have one year just one year of corruption free administration without any criminal offences by people in power and position and then see the difference “ where we reach from where we were now”. You will ever love to retain the refreshed sates of a corruption free nation. Make every citizen without any exception whatsoever to declare their assets, wealth, possessions etc with their sources of income. For this create a foolproof mechanism with the help of our own IITians, IIMs, CA's, Legal experts etc. Implement the mechanism, put it to work and watch the result. Our nation will be placed economically and financially much above USA and European countries and let this be the beginning of our nation’s journey to be No.1 country in the world from all parameters. Let’s all be proud to be” second to none in the world”. Take it seriously and not as a joke –perform it and prove it to the people who have put you on your chair of power and position. Repay them by governing your country in a disciplined, responsible, transparent and ethical manner without any selfish-motive or quench for personal gains, instead have quest to fulfill your duties to your countrymen. Remember ‘YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE AND IF YOU LIVE RIGHT ONCE IS ENOUGH’
and thereafter you become the companion of God- believe it with full affirmation.

This posting is made without any prejudice whatsoever and is not aimed at to pinpoint any particular individuals and is an expression of my thoughts for the benefit and betterment of the whole society.

J.KANNAN