Agenda for the NaMo Government

Narendra Modi (NaMo) won the battle of ballots decisively. Albeit 31% of the total voters endorsed him, due to the majority number of seats his party won, Modi is going to be the Prime Minister. Voters of India are gracious enough to listen to his promises made during election rallies and pressed the EVM button on his party's symbol - lotus. Now it is the turn of NaMo to fulfill all his promises to the people. Getting through IEE (Internal security, external relations and economic development) with excellence will endear Namo to India for many more years. Don't mistake this attempt as JEE exam to enter IITs.  In case of failure, the people of India will be unfortunate to hunt for an alternative leader who can keep up his promises. Let us know how Namo can get through IEE.

Internal security is the main challenge today for the central government. With increasing attacks by Naxalites, intrusion of terrorists from across the borders, home g
rown terrorists and mafia gangs, national security of India is at big risk never before. In this task, involvement of the states is very important. Any effort to handle internal security without the knowledge and engagement of the state governments will backfire even the well intended measures. Giving a death blow to Naxalism will give a booster shot to the national development. Like the Andra Pradesh government under the leadership of Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy crushed the naxalites, state leaders must groomed to give the death to Naxalism. A regular update from the states about the law & order is a must for the centre. Above all, maintaining the communal harmony is the big test for NaMo as he has been blacklisted in this area. Controlling the communal tongues in his party and parivar is a must.

External relations must be developed in such a way India's interests are addressed. The previous government had given too much to the neighbours without taking anything. Worst scenarios were witnessed in Sri Lanka & Maldives where the Indian government's liberal dole was misused.  Using Indian aid and army, Sri Lanka not only finished off the LTTE but also eliminated lakhs of innocent Tamils. The worst was Sri Lanka's complete tilt towards China. Now the fear is there is an axis of Indian destruction getting strong with the Sri Lanka, Maldives going closer to China, Pakistan the traditional anti-Indian side. The NaMo government must engage all the players irrespective of their attitude towards India. In case of their back stabbings, suitable strategies can be devised. A strong leader at the helm sends out a signal which will prevent anti-India forces from entering the Indian territories.

Economy needs immediate surgery. In the urgency, the focus, long interests and welfare of the needy cannot be dumped. If the corruption and red tape are cut to a minimal size then the economy will gloop automatically. Importantly, NaMo should not succumb to the pressures of both liberals and radicals of the economic development. Opening up of FDI in retail, insurance should not be done at this stage. I am for FDI in the infrastructure, defence, telecom,aviation, power, ports, basic needs not in retail, insurance. Increasing diesel & LPG prices is not advisable. Fertiliser import should be reduced. Farmers need to be encouraged to adopt organic methods instead of depending on the imported fertilisers and pesticides. Linkage of rivers should be taken up after a thorough study about its impact on the ecology. If it is done in a win-win situation then India is going to be in the golden age. Air India, MTNL, BSNL and other sick PSUs should be given to its employees. A cooperative society of the sick PSUs can run them instead of the government wasting resources on them.

Remember clearing IEE is a must for NaMo to get into the hearts of people of India for more years. A failure in this won't even give him a space in the history books.