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General elections 2009 - will our politicians keep their promises?
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Bikky Khosla | 14 Apr, 2009
As every Indian awaits her/his turn to vote and thereafter, the outcome of the General Elections 2009 to be declared on May 16, political parties are trying their might to attract voters into pressing the EVM button in their favour. Major political parties in their manifestos have come up with sops - some logical - while many others stand to hurt the economy in the long run.
While it is a must for every citizen to exercise one's right to vote, we need to be cautious about whom we bring to power. History is witness to the fact that tempting freebies offered by political parties have hurt the economy, be it offering free power or foodgrains at highly subsidised rates.
Apart from the usual hullaballoo surrounding political issues that one witnesses before every election, this year, at least one positive element was seen in the major political parties' manifestos. The usually neglected Micro, Small and Medium sector or MSMEs have found place in the pages of the political parties' manifestos.
How many of these pre-poll promises will see the light of day is another issue, but the fact that the MSME sector has come into prominence and that political parties have acknowledged and heeded the cries of this sector is by no means a small thing.
If we look at the manifesto of the Congress Party, it lists numerous promises with special focus on SMEs and implementation of nationwide skill development programme for the welfare of SMEs.
And why not... the MSME sector provides about 60 percent of the total industrial employment. Today there are 12.5 million MSMEs in India, providing employment to 30 million people, and contributing to around 50 percent of the country's industrial production.
A look at the BJP's manifesto too reveals the party's promises to "promote SMEs and the retail sector which can generate a large number of jobs and make a meaningful contribution to the national economy". It also promises "massive expansion in the use of IT in ...SMEs, retail trade, and informal and unorganised sectors of the economy."
Interestingly, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has even gone on record claiming that their's was a party of small and cottage industries.
They are now talking about "special package for protection and development of Small Scale industries, cottage industries and craft of artisans."
To fight back the impact of world-wide recession, the party has promised to "defer recovery of loans till at least such time that the recession ends, grant subsidy on already produced goods" to help particularly export based SSIs, in marketing in the internal market.
Other political parties too have come up with sops for this industry sector. However, it remains to be seen whether these promises will be implemented once they come to power. Going by the manifestos of political parties, MSMEs have a lot to gain this time - currently only on paper though.
But will these promises be forgotten after the 15th Lok Sabha is formed? Will the issues of the sector return to the cold storage again till the next General Elections? These are the questions we need to ask before we go to vote! Let's hope the new government brings in good news for the MSME sector.
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Right to not to vote
Shivashish Thakur | Thu Apr 16 08:43:25 2009
Hi Amandeep and others who feel none of the candidates deserve your valuable vote,
If you do not wish to vote anyone you go to the polling station and exercise your right not to vote.
Many may not be aware about the provision called 49-O in the Conduct of Elections Act, 1969, which enables people to go to the polling booths, confirm their identity, get their finger marked and convey to the presiding election officer that they would prefer not to vote.
For those wishing to invoke the provision can convey the election booth officials that they want to go for 49-O and register their signature in the form available there.
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Re: Right to not to vote
noni | Thu Jun 4 10:22:04 2009
ya but we have the right to vote and we can use it but there are no disarving plp 2 vote for v r helpless.
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view from www.ThankYouIndia.com
www.ThankYouIndia.com | Wed Apr 15 20:26:11 2009
If we have to look at real progress, we don't need look at manifesto. What is there in manifesto, what we do and what we say and what India really needs, there is big dis connect.
Indian economy is so robust, all it need is congenial working environment, freedom from corruption, initial payment 'fee' to start a new project or industry in any location, freedom from license raj.
Knowledge is not power, ability to act on knowledge is power. We know what industry needs. Point is who will do it. Things improve, good, but so slow, by that new challenges comes.
We need an industrial revolution. Make NRIs part of that.
view from www.ThankYouIndia.com
www.ThankYouIndia.com | Wed Apr 15 20:25:10 2009
If we have to look at real progress, we don't need look at manifesto. What is there in manifesto, what we do and what we say and what India really needs, there is big dis connect.
Indian economy is so robust, all it need is congenial working environment, freedom from corruption, initial payment 'fee' to start a new project or industry in any location, freedom from license raj.
Knowledge is not power, ability to act on knowledge is power. We know what industry needs. Point is who will do it. Things improve, good, but so slow, by that new challenges comes.
We need an industrial revolution. Make NRIs part of that.
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Re: view from www.ThankYouIndia.com
noni | Thu Jun 4 10:22:49 2009
heheh i like it
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general election 2009...
Ravi Ajitsariya | Wed Apr 15 15:08:48 2009
Notwithstanding the promises made by the political parties, it has been the general concept which has been practised by every political parties is to lure every businessman of India. In return they seldom give anything to the businessmen, rather than contless sufferings. There are lot of variations in VAT rates being practised by every state. The infrastructure of every state machinery is ill managed, they are still in control of clerks and inspectors. How do the government proposes to errdicate such irrational,unpractical approach being run by the people sitting in the offices of state VAT. In such scenrio, how do one believe the tall promises made by the political parties. I don't see any hope for any help to the businessman, so far as the sales matter is concerned.
Ravi Ajitsariya
raviajitsariya@rediffmail.com
General Elections 2009
Amandeep Chauhan | Wed Apr 15 14:49:05 2009
a) If masses don't like the candidate , they should have the right to reject the candidate by negative voting and if the negative voting crosses some percentage candidate should be made ineligible for elections.
b) Before issuing party agendas they should ask for suggestions and demands of common man than imposing their false promises.
c) No party talks about old age homes, pension and security to all citizens but only lowering rates of rice.... indirectly encouraging population rise and their vote banks of poor people those who sell their votes for money.
d) why it is always government employees whose benefits are kept in mind why not security for all. They should have provision where all citizens are secured for shelter on their tax paid ability on paid basis but this will never happen.
e)Why do they always talk about negatives of other parties why don't they are just allowed to talk about their achievements and developments so that we can compare who worked more rather than comparing who was more corrupt.
f) Why don't they come out with some measures to check corruption in government offices and amongst themselves by simply putting a check that how the properties of politicians and high govt officials are increasing so many folds in short spans.
g) Why don't they come up with firm laws for population control because it will hamper their future buy able vote bank.
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Re: General Elections 2009
ashwin | Thu Apr 16 06:52:51 2009
I fully support the views mentioned by members so far in this Forum, MANIFESTO or no manifesto, it does not mean anything for the progress of the Country. It is empty words.Just look at the most progressive State of India, Maharashtra. Traders and bizmen are crying hoarse about the outdated medieval
Octroi, get rid of it. What have they done so far about it, it is a hindrance to Inter State trade, ask us how difficult and expensive and time consuming it is to get a small consignment from our UP supplier for metal items. Forget that try claiming a H Form from local authorities and see how they make you run in circles.We all know why the rulers do not want any change in the system, it is their milking cow and they will never give up this source of income, Its rotten to the core, corruption is rampant in all departments, what have they done before or after the Elections to get rid of this biggest menace to the Society. NOTHING, and it will not happen. The frustration level of small SME like us is simple, DOOMED, we do not see any hope.
What about the inflation figures they boast about, take in prices of electricity, property taxes, veggies, rice and pulses and cooking oil, sugar and yu will see the vast difference. Our house budget is 30 plus percent more within a year, and we live as simple as possible, do not own any vehicle,mobike, holiday homes, nothing. What rubbish are we being fed that inflation is almost zero !!
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Re: General Elections 2009
Shivashish Thakur | Thu Apr 16 08:44:25 2009
Hi Amandeep and others who feel none of the candidates deserve your valuable vote: If you do not wish to vote anyone you go to the polling station and exercise your right not to vote. Many may not be aware about the provision called 49-O in the Conduct of Elections Act, 1969, which enables people to go to the polling booths, confirm their identity, get their finger marked and convey to the presiding election officer that they would prefer not to vote. For those wishing to invoke the provision can convey the election booth officials that they want to go for 49-O and register their signature in the form available there.
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Re: Re: General Elections 2009
noni | Thu Jun 4 10:23:34 2009
itna big kyu likh rahe ho.
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