Sunday, May 25, 2014

A billion aspirations

Tomorrow Narendra Modi takes over as Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy. His sweeping victory at the elections is based on the hopes and aspirations of millions of people.

All of them have extremely high expectations and are hopeful that Narendra Modi will deliver. Mr. Modi has said in his speeches, "You've given the Congress 60 years and seen what has happened. Give me 60 months and see what can happen".

I have just 5 things on my wish list for Mr. Modi and am hopeful that he will not disappoint at the end of the 60 months that we have now given him.

5.
Accelerate the economy
A vibrant economy ensures prosperity for everyone.

4.
Improve infrastructure
Infrastructure is directly co-related and has a direct impact on the personal and economic health of a nation.

3.
Ensure effective non corrupt government
Minimum Government. Maximum Governance. This was one of the slogans that Mr. Modi used during his election campaign. Fulfilling on this commitment along with ridding the rot of corruption will have a direct impact on millions of Indians.


2.
Provide food, electricity and education to every Indian
These are basic rights that every citizen has. Unfortunately after 67 years of Independence we have been unable to provide these basic amenities to a large number of our people. Mr. Modi has been able to provide these amenities in his home state of Gujarat. Lets hope he can replicate that success across the country.


1.
Eradicate poverty
Every party has been talking about "Garibi Hatao", i.e. "Eradicate Poverty" ever since Independence, way back in 1947. We are nowhere close. This would be the most difficult task for Mr. Modi. It will require all of the above and then some. I'm hopeful that this task would be one of the top priorities for our Prime Minister as he takes oath as India's 15th Prime Minister tomorrow.

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