New Era, New Way to Win: A recent comment by Prime Minister Modi on tax slabs blaming Congress for past policies, highlights a concerning trend in Indian politics.
Why does the Prime Minister continue to focus on parties not in power?
It sometimes feels like ministers in power view themselves as the “King of the Jungle,” where the ruling party behaves like a Monarch, pushing aside opposition to maintain dominance. The focus becomes about control not the welfare of the people.
Mr. Kejriwal (AAP) have focused on policies aimed directly at improving the lives of ordinary people. In Delhi, Kejriwal’s government introduced free bus rides for women, reduced electricity bills, focused on improving education & healthcare. Delhi has seen major investments in education, with 24% of the city’s budget allocated to it, resulting positive.
AAP even introduced mohalla clinics which provide affordable healthcare, especially to the underprivileged. These efforts have significantly benefited the lower-middle class in Delhi, where access to basic services was once limited.
Prime Minister Modi claims that corruption has been reduced through initiatives like demonetization and GST. However, India’s rank in TICPI 85th out of 180 countries reflects ongoing corruption issues. Despite efforts to digitize and reduce black money, corruption remains a persistent problem, particularly at local levels.
One concerning and unethical practice during elections is the incessant calling by political parties—especially BJP—to promote their agenda. People often receive multiple calls a day from party workers or automated systems urging them to vote. This is an invasion of privacy. However, when a private company calls for promotions, people demand the DND service. Why is it acceptable when a political party does the same? This double standard reflects a disregard for citizens privacy rights.
Despite BJP government efforts like the “Skill India” initiative, According to the CMIE, India’s UE rate stood at 7.8% in 2023. The job market struggles to meet the needs of educated youth with around 23% of young graduates unemployed as it is one the India’s biggest challenges, particularly affecting the youth.
Healthcare remains another critical issue in India with just about 1.5% of GDP allocated to public health. The shortage of doctors, especially in RA and inadequate healthcare infrastructure continue to impact. Despite initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, which aims to provide health coverage to 50cr people the healthcare system is still far from meeting the needs of the population. As of 2021, India had just 1.3 doctors per 1000 people—well below the WHO’s recommended 2.5 per 1,000.
The BJP in power should focus on addressing the root issues—such as job creation, equitable healthcare and combating corruption—rather than engaging in political bickering or electioneering tactics. India’s progress depends on solving these systemic issues, not just political one-upmanship.
Note : This article doesn't tends to hurt sentiments of any individual or a group as a whole, data has been taken from different websites available on internet.
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