Time For Action

My pain on State of Affairs in India has not yet eased. In fact it has become worse. I have answered so many why’s to me and they all point to one place, The Leadership. It’s not the corruption or lack of will, but a lack of vision. A vision that none of the political parties have shown.

The root of the problem is in the quality of Indians, and in the attitude to adjust. The problem is in how we perceived independence and pampered the generation next. We believe we own this nation and have the right to exploit. We do not think twice before invading others space. The problem is not in being selfish, but in being foolish.

We demand favors, not as debts but as right, never ever thinking of repaying it. We don’t see the taxes we pay as a payment towards services or investment for a better tomorrow, but as a ransom paid to a mafia and are ok as nothing can be done.

In the name of equality we have created the best case of inequality. In the name of promoting talent we have made a system of awarding non-performers. Clearly something was wrong in the way Leaders have led the way.


Please feel free to correct me on any assumptions or facts I quote in answering the questions below:

Now let’s directly address the specifics:

Q: Repelling terrorists is another question but why has our government failed to address problem of local riots and communal unrest that have happened periodically in different parts of India.

A: The way I see it, most riots are catalyzed by employing local goons that live on unrest. These are mainly people who want to use force against week to live through. They are not concerned about the issue but are paid to do so to fulfill selfish aim for a few. Many are a result of revolution by people who have been oppressed for ages. A few incidents simply used the fuel of fear and aimlessness.

Q: Why do many Indians prefer to work in US UK and other countries?
A: This has little to do with patriotism or lack of it. In fact patriotism sometimes holds us back. Infrastructure and opportunities do form part of the argument but it’s mostly the lifestyle and the social environment that has attracted people. Esthetics of a place gives a big impression. The onus to keep our city, state and country livable is on every citizen and blame cannot be passed to anyone else. It is often said as a joke that “In US you can kiss your girl in the middle of a road but you cannot spit and pee. But in India it’s the other way round.” Yes government can impose penalties but it cannot be corrected if notconsidered by everyone else.

Look at the relative number of beggars on street. In India they feed on pity whereas in many other places people do road shows or offer services for public and thus accept what people feel like giving. They do not beg but they earn it. It’s a difference in attitude. Well one may advocate that the attitude itself is dependent on relative maturity and wealth of society. A country where everyone is stomach full can afford to chase dream and have the ‘right’ attitude.

When addressing these problems I tried to think of possible solution. Of many things one that is most needed is the change in attitude. We need an attitude to support ourselves, to deny any pity, to consume only what we earn, to stop undermining others and respect everyone for their ability and to stop the use of force of any kind.

To achieve this we need to take out the parasites. Those who do not want to produce those who need aid, not circumstantially but because that’s the only way they know to survive. We need to distinguish between the responsible and the not. But who has the right to do so?Well without a court to do so, we can say that those who cannot take care of themselves cannot support a family. So unless one proves worthy of supporting self should not be allowed to have a family. But how do you ensure that. Again it may be as simple by insuring that if the family cannot do so government can do so without taxpayers sharing the burden. This can be done by enforcing to buy a compulsory insurance by couples before having there first child, and let the insurance companies work out the details. Stop distributing free/subsidized rations. Deal use of any kind of force very strictly. Yes I am suggesting that let government be the one who controls all the force. Let police be the only and ultimate mafia.

So what happens to sick, old and disabled. Well it’s too simple and the most difficult to answer. Because the answer comes out of natural logic and opposes the age old habit of ours to show pity. Let different sections of society have their definitions and support who they want. Let them have their own criteria and pay for it. Different groups can support one or more NGOs and decide to support and pay for who they want to. It will promote one to save for future and in times of trouble, and will make one more responsible towards the society. This will deny a few worthy but will create a strong bonded society in a longer run.

We can then channelize our energy in giving proper infrastructure and opportunities of growth, without bias, let the best one grab the opportunity. Yes a lot will perish in this and only worthy will survive to live, but isn’t it the way it should be. Shouldn’t we just care and nourish for the future, led by the present and respect our past. It will ensure the future to groom in a competitive environment without worry. It will make one live for self and family and thus help the whole nation. It will give one time and resources to enjoy retirement. The one not willing to live will not be able to live. It will then make the administrators to deliver results and outperform their promises to survive.

It just needs a resolve on our part to:
Not give-in to the ‘OK’ attitude.
Not accept what we have not earned.
Pay for what we take from society.
Not allow someone to take something it has not earned.

Now the question is : Are we willing to do so?